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Goodnestone Park Gardens

One of Kent’s outstanding gardens and the favourite of many visitors. 14 acres with views over parkland. Something special year-round from snowdrops and spring bulbs to the famous walled garden with old fashioned roses and kitchen garden. Outstanding trees and woodland garden with cornus collection and hydrangeas later. Two arboreta and a contemporary gravel garden.

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Goodnestone Park Gardens
Goodnestone Park Gardens
Goodnestone Park Gardens
Goodnestone Park Gardens
Goodnestone Park Gardens
Goodnestone Park Gardens
Goodnestone Park Gardens
Goodnestone Park Gardens
Goodnestone Park Gardens
Goodnestone Park Gardens
Goodnestone Park Gardens
Goodnestone Park Gardens
Goodnestone Park Gardens
Goodnestone Park Gardens

About Goodnestone Park Gardens

The former home of Margaret, Lady FitzWalter, Goodnestone Park Gardens cover approximately fourteen acres. The formal area with fine old specimen trees leads to a small arboretum with an avenue of limes. This adjoins a mature woodland area, with a 1920’s rockery and pond. The walled garden (some walls dating back to the 17th century) has been redesigned over the last 30 years with new plantings continuing all the time. Jane Austen was a frequent visitor, as her brother married a daughter of the house. Plants are for sale which grow in the garden and have been propagated on the premises. Refreshments available at the Old Dairy Café.

Website:

https://www.goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk

Goodnestone Park Gardens features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Historical Garden
  • Picnics
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Goodnestone Park Gardens,
Canterbury,
Kent,
CT3 1PL

Directions to Goodnestone Park Gardens
Village lies S of B2046 from A2 to Wingham. Brown tourist signs off B2046. Use CT3 1PJ for SatNav.

Goodnestone Park Gardens openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Café tel: 01304 695098.
Admission Adult: £9.00
Child: £3.00
Opening times 09:00-17:00

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Café tel: 01304 695098.
Admission Adult: £9.00
Child: £3.00
Opening times 10:00-16:00

Accessibility

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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at  Goodnestone Park Gardens. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Goodnestone Park Gardens. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Goodnestone Park Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Goodnestone Park Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Goodnestone Park Gardens seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.