Days out in Kent for the family at Goodnestone Park and Gardens

The Arboretum and Gravel Garden is a wonderland for days out in Kent as old estate trees can be discovered with spring bulbs planted under the trees, which is a stunning view and adds to the atmosphere. Many other plants are in this space, including crab apples, mountain ash, ornamental cherries and birch. The golden arboretum was planted in 2001 to celebrate Lord Fitzwalter’s parents’ golden anniversary, and many trees have a beautiful golden appearance. It’s the perfect place for family days out in Kent, with stunning scenic views towards the house and the park beyond.

The Woodland Garden is beautiful during all seasons of the year, and it’s a colourful spectacle as the flowers start to bloom early, with yellow aconites appearing in January with carpets of snowdrops, bluebells and wild garlic. You may also see hellebores, dog-toothed violets and trillium.

If you’re looking for family days out in Kent, then The Woodland Garden is an unforgettable day in nature. During the summer, you will see white blooms and strawberry-like fruit, a wonderful smell and sight. In winter, you will see a beautiful trail of daphnes and mahonias.

If you want an educational element to your family days out in Kent, our gardens here in Goodnestone Park are an excellent way for kids to learn about conservation. Sustainable management is the core of how we grow and manage our gardens. We take many initiatives, such as making our composts and mulches from plant waste in the garden and the Old Dairy Cafe kitchen. We also use hay cut from nearby meadows to help protect plants, such as bananas, over the winter, and we harvest hazel and chestnut from the surrounding woods to use as plant supports. Wildlife-friendly and sustainable gardening is essential to us, so if you’re looking for parks and gardens in Kent, come and see how we manage our stunning gardens. 

After spending the day in our parks and gardens, you can relax or get a refreshing drink or snack from the Old Dairy Cafe if you’re hungry or thirsty. Our food is made with fresh local Kentish ingredients, our teas and coffees are brewed to order, and our homemade meals taste delicious.

So if you’re looking for days out in Kent, enjoy Goodnestone Park. You can find out more visitor information here.