Guided Tours | 19th – 31st August
Explore our Grade II* Listed Mansion on a guided, hour-long tour through its finest rooms, with garden access included. Limited dates this August.
closures
The gardens are open every day but please note the area immediately around the manor house will be closed to garden visitors when the house is occupied (areas 3, 4, 5 and 6 on map – link below). The rest of the gardens are open including the Walled Gardens and Woodland Garden.
Upcoming dates are as follows:
Friday 7th August from 14.00
Saturday 8th August
Sunday 9th August
Monday 10th August until 11.00
Saturday 15th August
Sunday 16th August
Thursday 20th – Tuesday 8th September incl
Friday 11th September from 14.00
Saturday 12th September
Sunday 13th September until 11.00
Tuesday 15th – Monday 21st September incl
I am visiting:
- The House
- The Gardens & Old Dairy Café
Goodnestone Park House,
Goodnestone, Kent CT3 1PL
Set in the heart of the Kent countryside, Goodnestone can be reached from London by taking a train to Canterbury and then a 20 minute taxi ride. The journey by car is around 90 minutes and under 30 minutes from Dover.
Access and public transport
The only vehicular access to the gardens is through the village of Goodnestone – drive past the school, the FitzWalter Arms pub and village church and you will arrive at the car park. For satnav directions please use CT3 1PJ.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to reach the Goodnestone Park via public transport. The nearest train station is two miles away at Adisham (unstaffed).
The Old Dairy Café
Wednesday to Sunday
10.00 – 17.00
olddairy@goodnestone.com
01304 695098
The Old Dairy Café and the Gift Shop are open to everyone. For groups of 6 or more, booking for the Cafe is recommended.
The House
The House is available for public visits (by appointment only). Details of house tours in 2026 will be published on the website. Alternatively, you can book a stay at Goodnestone Mansion.
t: 01304 695097
e: enquiries@goodnestone.com
The Gardens
Admission tickets to view the gardens are available from the Old Dairy Café.
On days when the Cafe is closed please make use of the Honesty Box. To fully enjoy the gardens, we would suggest you allow a couple of hours. Prices for entry are detailed below. Note that you do not need to book in advance for the gardens.
OPEN daily
10.00 – 17.00
Last admission 16.00
Please note the mansion is not open to the public other than pre-booked guided tours advertised on our What’s On page.
t: 01304 840107
e: office@goodnestone.com