Goodnestone Park Gardens is a peaceful romantic garden with connections to Jane Austen. It has been described by various writers as 'the very heart of rural England', 'one of the loveliest gardens in Kent', 'a haven of beautiful tranquility hidden away in South East England.
One of only three gardens in Kent to be awarded the coveted two stars in the Good Garden Guide. Covering approximately 14 acres, the garden has a formal area around the House, with a small box parterre, planted to celebrate the millennium. The gravel garden was planted in 2003 and leads to the woodland area, and behind the wood the Golden Arboretum planted to celebrate the Golden Wedding of Lord and Lady FitzWalter. The walled garden has always been the peaceful part of the gardens and a water feature which looks towards the village church tower was added in 2009. The walled garden is covered in roses, wisteria, clematis and jasmine with rose-beds underplanted with perennials. There is also fruit, herbs and vegetables in the kitchen garden.
We have a large car park and pre-booked coaches are welcome.
Guided Tours of the garden can also be arranged.
The gardens are open daily from 11am – 5pm
Booking not required
Postcode for gardens car park: CT3 1PJ
Goodnestone Park lies south off Canterbury, off the B2046 which runs from A2 to Wingham and is signposted from this road.
Tourism South East Member 2019 2019| Season (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021) | ||
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| Bank Holiday | 11:00 | - 17:00 |
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