Henry VIII’s coastal fort was for many years residence of the Lords warden of the Cinque Ports. The delightful gardens which surround it owe much to the two Lords Warden, William Pitt and Earl Granville. The herbaceous borders are particularly lovely, and at their best in the summer months. The fort, which was transformed into an elegant stately home, was much used by Wellington, and occasionally by the Queen Mother. With the backdrop of the undulating cloud yew hedge, the double borders are full of colour throughout the summer months. The colour and planting scheme is inspired by the influential British horticulturist and garden designer Gertrude Jekyll.