Port Lympne Stately Home | Country Park

THE PORT LYMPNE MANSION

Port Lympne Stately Home, Country Park & Gardens. A Day Out in Kent for English Heritage & Gardens Enthusiasts. For the past 30 years visitors to Port Lympne Wild Animal Park have enjoyed the parkland surrounding the animals as a pleasant addition to their day out. However, the gardens and Mansion House are a ‘stand alone’ attraction for anyone keen on horticulture, history, architecture, art and The English Heritage, making Port Lympne an ideal destination for anyone looking for places to visit in Kent.

Port Lympne - A 1920s Stately HomePort Lympne Mansion was built for Philip Sassoon between 1914 – 1920. The Mansion was a lavish and expensive project, and has many internal features typical of the extravagances of the ‘Roaring 1920’s’ era. Many of the world’s leading professional craftsmen were employed to complete its construction, including architect Sir Herbert Baker, famous for the design of New Delhi in India and the renowned designer Philip Tilden. Stunning Art Deco MuralsThe mansion house is located in 600 acres of its wild animal park in Kent and consists of delightful mural painted rooms by famous English artists such as Rex Whistler, Spencer Roberts and Martin Jordan. Click here to find out more information about the Mansion House at Port Lympme. Virtual Tours To view virtual tours of the Mansion and Gardens please click here. Port Lympne Country Park & GardensThe Port Lympne Country Park & Gardens are set in 15 acres of beautiful landscaped terrain and include a vineyard, figary, chessboard and the stripe garden. Vistors can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the Trojan stairway across Romney Marsh and the English Channel. Attention to detail within each section of the gardens is exhibited by complimentary grouping of colour. The gardens are of interest throughout the year with spring bedding and summer bedding, click here to view pdf. Click here to find out more about the gardens at Port Lympne. Guided ToursA typical guided tour will include talks about the ambition and achievements of the Late John Aspinall and his wild animal parks. Our tour guides will also detail the history on each of the mansion’s painted rooms and artefacts and the history of the garden. Tours can be tailored to your specific requirements and are available all year-round. Other activities during your dayCustomers can roam freely and enjoy the wild animal park at Port Lympne during their visit. Customers taking guided tours around the Mansion and Gardens receive 10% discount in our gift shop. Tours available from 10am - 4pmGroups of 15 - 30 people qualify for a group rate of £60.Groups special entrance fee to the park of £11.45 per adult and £4.95 per child (4-16yrs). Where to find usPort Lympne Wild Animal Park, Kent, CT21 4LR.Junction 11 off the M20. 01303 264 647info@howletts.net To view the Mansion and Gardens photo gallery click here

©The Aspinall Foundation – Registered Charity 326567.
The Howletts Wild Animal Trust Limited Registered company no. 4711904, Registered charity no. 1100845
Registered office: Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Nr Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD

Totallywild.net is the official website promoting the charitable work of The Aspinall Foundation in protecting endangered species. The Howletts and Port Lympne wild animal, safari and wildlife parks are the UK based sites for endangered animal conservation. Unlike ordinary zoos, these parks allow visitors to see conservation in action, providing kids, families and adults alike with a wide variety of ‘Totally Wild’ fun days out, packed with exciting activities for the whole family. Our landscaped gardens and mansion house can also be hired for weddings, events and other functions.

All revenues raised through ticket sales support our animal conservation work and breeding programmes, so please, do come and visit us for your day out in Kent and do your bit for conservation!