Introduction
Brenchley Gardens is a public park of 2 hectares (4.9 acres), laid out to the 1871 plans of Alexander McKenzie. Its features include a Victorian bandstand and a war memorial designed by Edwin Lutyens.
Trees shade the garden and a good range of flowering and evergreen shrubs give interestthroughout the year. The tradition of colourful bedding schemes persists, as do the rose beds, a scented garden and the carpet bedding displays by the entrance.
The park is highly valued by the residents and visitors, shoppers and office-workers of Maidstone.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see: http://www.tour-maidstone.com/default.aspx?page=311
Owners
Maidstone Borough Council
King Street , Maidstone, Kent,, ME15 6JQ
- History
Brenchley Gardens, by Maidstone Museum, were presented to the town by Mr Julius Brenchley in 1873 and have endured in the Victorian idiom for over 120 years.
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Features
- Bandstand
- War Memorial
- Flower Bed
- Description: Rose beds.
- Planting
- Description: Scented garden.
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
2
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Kent Gardens Trust {A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent} (Kent Gardens Trust) 17 A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent
- Land Use Consultants {Brenchley Gardens Conservation Management Plan} (1998) Brenchley Gardens Conservation Management Plan
Contributors
Kent Gardens Trust