We are going on a visit to Syon House Park and Gardens in Brentford on Monday 14th September 2026.  A perfect time to visit as the schools will have re-opened after summer recess and the weather is still usually warm.  

Syon House has a link to Gravesend as it was the place from where Princess Pocahontas departed from when returning to America.  Unfortunately, she never reached home as she contracted an illness enroute and died and was subsequently buried in Gravesend.  Representatives from Syon House took part in the commemorations to mark the 400th anniversary of her death in Gravesend in 2017.

We have tours of the house and gardens.  They last between 1 and 1 and a half hours; groups of 25 or more are divided into two groups with 15 minutes between each to ensure a more manageable and therefore enjoyable tour.

Pick up points Orchard Avenue Gravesend and near the Station in Meopham.

There is a restaurant in The Hillier Garden Centre serving meals and also sandwiches.

Images supplied by Syon House credit to Capture It.