Goodnestone Park, Dover, England
Record Id: 1477
Site is open to the public. Opening may be limited, please check Visitor Information for any restrictions.
This site has the following component area(s):
Goodnestone Park, Walled Garden
Goodnestone Park, Woodland Garden
Brief description of site
Goodnestone Park has gardens surrounding the house, which dates from 1704. The gardens have been regularly changed and redesigned since they were first established, and feature many separate areas, set in a wider landscape of park and woodland covering 1000 hectares.
Brief history of site
The house and gardens were constructed in 1704.
Location information:
Address: Goodnestone , CT3 1PL
Locality: Dover
Local Authorities:
Kent; Dover; Goodnestone
Historical County: Kent
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 179 | Grid Ref: | TR255545 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.24507 | Longitude: | 1.229583 |
Directions:
The site is 2 miles south of Wingham, 9 miles east of Canterbury, just west of the hamlet of Goodnestone. Please see:
http://www.goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk/contact-us.php
Key information:
Form of site: country estate
Purpose of site: ornamental garden
Context or principal building: house
Site first created: 1704
Main period of development: Early 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 1000
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