Garden events
Garden Opera performing at Goodnestone
on a summer evening
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.
2010 Events
Sunday 14th February
Snowdrop & Hellebore Extravaganza
Gardens open with visiting nurseries Plant Show and Sale in association with Kent Branch of the Hardy Plant Society.
At noon talk by Val Bourne. Refreshments. Ample Parking
Admittance: 11 am - 4 pm £5.00 adult, £4.50 concessions, £4.50 HPS members.
Sunday 7th March
National Gardens Scheme Day
Charity Day. No free entrance.
Monday 19th Friday 23rd April
5-Day Botanical Art Workshop Tutored by Hazel West-Sherring
WOODLAND GARDEN This course will look to the Goodnestone spring garden for its subjects; early magnolias, blossom, bulbs or spring perennials
Monday 17th Friday 21st May
5-Day Botanical Art Workshop Tutored by Hazel West Sherring
EARLY SUMMER BORDERS We can study roses, peonies, and the mixed border, or choose climbers such as clematis or wisteria
All courses are suitable for beginners to Botanical Art, as well as for students with more experience. Classes are very small and give a very thorough grounding in good observational drawing and watercolour techniques.
Hazel West-Sherring is a professional Botanical Artist, who is known for her classic portraits of English garden fruits and flowers, portrayed in watercolour as traditional botanical plates. Hazel is an RHS Gold medallist. To book and for more information call 01304 812654.
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th May
William Plumptre exhibition in house
William Plumptre is an established potter, who was born and raised at Goodnestone Park. His home and studio workshop is in an idyllic Lakeland setting in Cumbria. Inspired by the Landscape and influenced by Japanese pottery traditions, he makes elegant, decorative stoneware often faceted with Japanese style brushwork.
10.00 am 5.00 pm. For more information please visitwww.williamplumptre.com
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th June
Hardy Plant Society Show and Sale
11 am 5pm
Admission: £5.00; HPS Members £4.50
Please note other ticket offers not valid this weekend
Saturday 3rd 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
Tuesday 17th Monday 30th August
Kent Costume Trust - 'Orange Blossom and Old Lace'
Wedding dresses from the collection of the Kent Costume Trust in Goodnestone Park House.
Open Tuesday to Friday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday
Entrance £4 Concessions £3 to House and Exhibition.
Saturday 21st August
Garden Opera Traviata
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 4.00pm.
Sunday 12th September
National Gardens Scheme Day
Charity Day. No free entrance.
Unless otherwise stated all enquiries 01304 840107 or enquiries@goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk www.goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk