Goodnestone Park

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Relax in park, Garden, Park, Botanical garden

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Goodnestone Park is a stately home and gardens in the southern part of the village of Goodnestone, Dover, Kent. It is approximately 7 miles from Canterbury. The palladian house was built in 1704 by Brook Bridges, 1st Baronet. His grandson, Brook Bridges' daughter, Elizabeth, married Jane Austen's brother, and Austen visited them on the estate regularly. Goodnestone House is a Grade II* listed building, enlisted on 13 October 1952. The 15 acres gardens are considered to be amongst the finest in southeastern England. ()

Architectural style: Palladian architectureElevation: 154 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°14'37"N, 1°13'37"E

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Day trips

Goodnestone Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wingham Wildlife Park, Howletts Wild Animal Park, St Peter's Church, Chillenden Windmill.

2.6 miN
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Wingham Wildlife Park
66 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kent, Wingham Wildlife Park stands as a beacon for animal lovers and conservation enthusiasts alike. This charming zoo, which has been delighting visitors since its opening in 1986, provides a home to an array of exotic and native species...
3.7 miNW
Rare and endangered animals in 90 acres
Howletts Wild Animal Park
96 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kent, Howletts Wild Animal Park offers a unique glimpse into the world of conservation and wildlife. As a renowned zoo, it spans over 100 acres of picturesque landscapes, providing a sanctuary for a wide range of exotic and endangered animals.
5.4 miNE
Gothic architecture, Church
St Peter's Church, Sandwich
137 min walk • St Peter's Church is a redundant Anglican church in Sandwich, Kent, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
1 miE
Museum, Windmill
Chillenden Windmill
25 min walk • Chillenden windmill is a grade II* listed open-trestle post mill north of Chillenden, Kent, England. It is the last post mill built in Kent.
4.6 miSE
Church
All Saints Church
119 min walk • All Saints Church is a redundant Anglican church in Waldershare, Kent, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
5.4 miNE
Gothic architecture, Church
St Mary's Church, Sandwich
137 min walk • St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the town of Sandwich, Kent, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church is in Strand Street towards the north end of the town.
5.2 miSW
Park
Jumping Downs, Kent Downs
132 min walk • Jumping Downs is a 5.7-hectare Local Nature Reserve near Aylesham, between Canterbury and Dover in Kent. It is owned by the Jumping Downs Trust and managed by the Trust and the Kentish Stour Community Partnership.
5.3 miNE
51°16'29"N • 1°20'19"E
Guildhall, Sandwich
135 min walk • Specialty museum, Children's museum, History museum
3.6 miSE
Church
Eythorne Baptist Church
91 min walk • Eythorne Baptist Church originated in the meetings of early 16th century Baptists who had crossed the English Channel from the low countries to Kent to escape persecution. Nineteenth-century Baptist writer J. J.
5 miNE
Museum, History museum
White Mill, Sandwich
128 min walk • White Mill is a smock mill west of Sandwich, Kent, England that was built in 1760. The mill has been restored and is open to the public as part of the White Mill Rural Heritage Centre.
2.5 miSW
Forest
Ileden and Oxenden Woods, Kent Downs
64 min walk • Ileden and Oxenden Woods is an 86.4-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of Canterbury in Kent. It is in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is located in Adisham parish.