North Eastling

Settlement in Kent Swale

England

North Eastling

Sunken Garden, Doddington Place Looking across the central pond towards the house. This part of the gardens <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk/the-sunken-garden/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk/the-sunken-garden/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> was re-designed some 10 years previously, adding eight new flower beds. — Sunken Garden, Doddington Place Credit: Paul Harrop

North Eastling is a small village located in the district of Swale, in the county of Kent, England. Situated in the southeastern part of the country, it is nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of the North Downs, offering its residents and visitors stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Despite its rural setting, North Eastling benefits from being conveniently located just a short distance from the town of Faversham, which provides a range of amenities and services. The village itself exudes a charming, traditional English character, with its quaint cottages, historic buildings, and well-preserved architecture.

The community in North Eastling is close-knit and friendly, maintaining a strong sense of local identity. The village is home to a small but thriving population, with residents taking pride in preserving its heritage and natural beauty. The village also boasts a local pub, providing a social hub for both locals and visitors to enjoy.

For those who appreciate the outdoors, North Eastling offers ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the rolling hills and green fields that surround the area. The village is also within close proximity to the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing even more opportunities for outdoor activities and nature enthusiasts.

Overall, North Eastling, Kent is a hidden gem, offering a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a rural retreat while still being within reach of larger towns and cities. Its natural beauty, rich history, and friendly community make it a desirable place to live or visit for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life.

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North Eastling Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.27842/0.808861 or Grid Reference TQ9657. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sunken Garden, Doddington Place

Looking across the central pond towards the house. This part of the gardens Link

was re-designed some 10 years previously, adding eight new flower beds.

Paul Harrop

Door in the wall, Doddington Place Gardens

In the small paved garden to the north of the sunk garden, the door leads through to the private grounds of the house Link

Paul Harrop

Doddington Place from the gardens

Doddington Place Link

was designed by the Victorian architect Charles Brown Trollope and built around 1860 for Sir John Croft, of the port and sherry family. It has been the home of the Oldfield family for over a century.

Paul Harrop

South terrace, Doddington Place Gardens

Overlooking the rock garden, the terrace has a wall at the end into which are set plaques commemorating several generations of the Oldfield family's dogs, as well as the housekeeper who walked many of them. Link

Paul Harrop

Folly, Doddington Place Gardens

The folly, at the eastern end of the gardens Link

was built in 1997 by Doddington-based builder, G L Streeting, using local flint, and bricks made in the area. The house's owner, Richard Oldfield designed it as a memorial to his first wife, Alexndra, who died in 1995. Sir Roy Strong described it as a ‘piece of Hampton Court’.

Paul Harrop

Pond at Doddington Place Gardens

At the end of the avenue of silver birch trees, an informal pond on the fringe of the woodland. Some of the park's many huge cloud-pruned yew hedges can be seen on the right

Paul Harrop

Horse chestnut tree with tree bracket fungus, Doddington Park

In the parkland, this tree is suffering from the effects of the Polyporus squamosus or Dryad's Saddle fungus which is growing all round the trunk. Tree bracket fungus is a disease of the tree’s heartwood. It attacks the hardwood interior and the structural integrity of the tree. If the disease attacks the trunk, the tree can fall. This particular tree looks quite sick.

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