
Kent Fire & Rescue Service headquarters is called ‘The Godlands’. The house was built in 1895 in the Arts & Crafts style. It is not open to the public. [
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The house is set in gardens laid out in 1895, and some of the original planting is still there. The garden is open to the public under the National Garden Scheme, and by appointment. [
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This
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National Garden Scheme
The NGS raises money for charity by arranging for gardens to be open to the public. It has been running for over 80 years, and includes 3,500 gardens, most privately owned, which are visited by over 750,000 people a year.
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2009 Open Day - Saturday 11 July, 12:30 - 5:30
Kent Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil,
Maidstone. Kent, ME15 6XB Tel: 01622 692121