A fine day out…..
Enjoy fascinating day out with guided tours of both Belmont House & Brogdale Collections led by expert knowledgeable guides, plus an optional visit to Macknade Fine Foods.
With only 15 minutes between each venue and your choice of lunch stop at either Belmont House, Macknade Fine Foods or Brogdale Collections, the Favershams Finest Tour is set to be a delightful and packed day out of great food and fascinating discoveries.
Enjoy the morning at Belmont House.Steeped in history the beautiful 18th century house offers commanding views of the estate and Kent North Downs, plus the stunning house itself. Six generations of the Harris family have each left their mark on the neo-classical country house and as an unspoilt example of architect Samuel Wyatt’s work there is plenty to discover on your visit. Belmont House is home to one of the largest personal collections of clocks in the country, collected by the 5th Lord Harris. The beautiful gardens originally designed by Lady Arabella Lennox-Boyd are full of interest and delights throughout every season, with a beautiful walled garden, lawns and kitchen garden.
Discover the Home of The National Fruit Collection at Brogdale Collections. Set in over 150 acres of orchards Brogdale Collections is home to the National Fruit Collections, packed full of history, rare heritage fruit and more. With over 4,000 different fruit tree varieties including cherries, apples, quince, pears, plums & medlars there is plenty to discover. Each orchard is packed full of history and interest, with many fruit varieties you will never see in your supermarket. Explore the orchards on foot sampling fruit as you go on a walking guided tour or sit back and enjoy the views from the comfort of your seat in the tractor trailer, all lead by expert and knowledgeable guided. From stunning blossom to fruit filled harvest you will never be short of something to see and taste
No visit to Faversham would be complete without a trip to Macknade Fine Foods – the South East’s leading food hall, delicatessen, butchery & café in Faversham. Experience 10,000sqft of foodie heaven, from craft beers to exotic fruit, fresh bread to local wine and over 150 different cheeses! Macknade is a food lover’s dream, so taste buds at the ready!
Book today to discover the finest Faversham has to offer.
Contact email:- bookings@brogdalecollections.org
Tel: 01795 536250
Minimum of x15 people per tour (groups only) £16.50 per person. Available Tuesdays & Thursdays from April to September. Lunch can be booked at Belmont House, Macknade Fine Foods or Brogdale Collections (booked separately) with a Walking or tractor trailer tour of Brogdale Collections. Optional visit to Macknade Fine Foods.
