During recent years Goodnestone has been the setting for a number of spectacular events, including fireworks in aid of charity, opera, and various concerts – classical, jazz and rock. The village fete is held in the gardens every July. There are usually two to three plant sales each year, with renowned Kent nurseries taking part.

2008 Events


Sunday 17th February
Snowdrop & Hellebore Extravaganza
Gardens open with visiting nurseries Plant Show & Sale in association with Kent Branch of the Hardy Plants Society.
Lecture 12 noon. Refreshments. Ample parking.
Admittance: 11 am - 4 pm £4.50 adult, £4.00 concessions, £4.00 HPS members.

Sunday 9th March
National Gardens Scheme Day
Charity Day
No free entrance

Friday 6th June
Peter Pan
Heartbreak productions
Tickets from Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury. Tel 01227 787787.
Performance starts 6.30 pm

Saturday 21st June
“Concert in the Park”
With Hullabaloo, Rubber Biscuit, Colvine Quarmby and more
Gates open 3pm Concert starts 4pm
For more information visit: www.goodnestone.com

Saturday 5th July
Goodnestone Village Fete
In aid of the village hall, church and school. Held in Goodnestone Park Gardens.
Entrance from 12 - 4. All enquiries 01304 842357

Wednesday 16th July
Charleys Aunt
Heartbreak Productions
Tickets from Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury. Tel 01227 787787.
Performance starts 7.30 pm

Saturday 9th August
Glorious Garden Proms
With Kent Concert Orchestra and Guests
Gates open 4pm Concert starts 6.30pm
For more information visit: www.goodnestone.com

Saturday 23rd August
Garden Opera
Donizetti - Don Pasquale
Annual performance by the popular travelling opera company held in Goodnestone Park Gardens.
Tickets from Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury. Tel 01227 787787. Performance starts 6.30 Gardens open from 3.30pm.

Sunday 14th September
National Gardens Scheme Day
Charity Day.
No free entrance.

Sunday 28th September
HPS Day

Unless otherwise stated all enquiries 01304 840107 or fitzwalter@btinternet.com