Squerryes Court & Gardens - things to do and places of interest in Westerham, Kent

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Squerryes Court & Gardens Westerham Kent TN16 1SJ Click for map Telephone 01959 562345 Fax 01959 565949 Email: enquiries@squerryes.co.uk Website: www.squerryes.co.uk guide to symbols Squerryes Court & Gardens Squerryes is a beautiful red brick manor house and is an example of a standard small baroque country house which existed 1600 to 1720. This has been the home of the Warde family since 1731. It is still lived in by them today. Inside the house there is a fine collection of Old Master paintings from the Italian, 17th century Dutch and 18th century English schools, furniture, porcelain and tapestries all acquired or commissioned by the family in the 18th century. The Warde family have the old plans showing the garden in 1686, 1709 and 1719. The straight lines of the original garden can still be seen in the paths and terracing. The landscaping of the lake and parkland show the influence of the mid-18th century. The attractive gardens are interesting all through the seasons. The thousands of daffodils are followed by carpets of bluebells. The herbaceous borders and old roses flower throughout the summer. Visitors from far and wide come to enjoy the atmosphere of the privately owned house. Light refreshments are available in the conservatory. Directions Squerryes Court is 25 miles from London, sign posted from the A25, half a mile west of the centre of Westerham, 10 minutes from exit 5 or exit 6 on the M25. Opening Times April to end of September, Wednesday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. Gardens 11.30am to 5.00pm, House 12.00 to 5.00pm, last entry to both 4.30pm. Admission House & Gardens: Adults £6.50, Seniors £6.00 Children (under 16) £3.50 Family Ticket £13.50. Grounds only: Adults £4.00, Children £2.00, OAP's £3.50, Family £7.50.