Church Wood
Wood, Forest in Kent Dover
England
Church Wood
Church Wood is a charming woodland located in the county of Kent, England. Spread over an area of approximately 50 hectares, this beautiful forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
The wood is named after the St. Mary’s Church, which stands on its edge and adds a historical touch to the surroundings. It is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense and lush canopy overhead. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of wildflowers during spring, making it a picturesque sight.
The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore its vast expanse at their leisure. These trails are ideal for hiking or leisurely walks, providing an opportunity to witness the diverse flora and fauna that call Church Wood their home. Birdwatchers are particularly delighted by the abundance of avian species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.
Church Wood is managed by the local authorities, ensuring its preservation and protection for future generations. The forest is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological importance, and efforts are made to maintain its natural balance and biodiversity.
For those seeking tranquility and a connection with nature, Church Wood in Kent is the ideal destination. Its serene ambiance, diverse flora and fauna, and historical significance make it a must-visit location for both locals and tourists alike.
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Church Wood Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 51.24816/1.226646 or Grid Reference TR2554. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [1] This range of estate buildings has three pavilions, joined by stables. Built circa 1840 in plum brick with yellow brick, all under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070255" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070255">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/37/7063794_93830084.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [1]
This range of estate buildings has three pavilions, joined by stables. Built circa 1840 in plum brick with yellow brick, all under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [2] This range of estate buildings has three pavilions, joined by stables. Built circa 1840 in plum brick with yellow brick, all under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070255" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070255">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/37/7063796_d567afc6.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [2]
This range of estate buildings has three pavilions, joined by stables. Built circa 1840 in plum brick with yellow brick, all under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [3] A view of the grounds of the southeast front of the house.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/37/7063799_0b5b41e6.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [3]
A view of the grounds of the southeast front of the house.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [4] The southeast front of the house.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/38/7063800_19db9b4e.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [4]
The southeast front of the house.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [5] The southeast front of the house seen from the gardens. The flight of steps was constructed circa 1840 in stone with brick side walls and is listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1186865" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1186865">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/38/7063801_8cfd7752.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [5]
The southeast front of the house seen from the gardens. The flight of steps was constructed circa 1840 in stone with brick side walls and is listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [6] Part of the formal garden outside the southeast front of the house.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/38/7063803_4e5396db.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [6]
Part of the formal garden outside the southeast front of the house.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [7] Dividing the formal gardens from the grounds is this ha ha and parapet wall. About six feet high, built circa 1840 in red brick with ashlar dressings, it runs for some 65 yards. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070297" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070297">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/38/7063804_206715b6.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [7]
Dividing the formal gardens from the grounds is this ha ha and parapet wall. About six feet high, built circa 1840 in red brick with ashlar dressings, it runs for some 65 yards. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [8] Dividing the formal gardens from the grounds is this ha ha and parapet wall. About six feet high, built circa 1840 in red brick with ashlar dressings, it runs for some 65 yards. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070297" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070297">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/38/7063805_6b7ba858.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [8]
Dividing the formal gardens from the grounds is this ha ha and parapet wall. About six feet high, built circa 1840 in red brick with ashlar dressings, it runs for some 65 yards. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [9] The northwest front of the house with a large pedimented Greek Doric porch.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/38/7063806_351330c7.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [9]
The northwest front of the house with a large pedimented Greek Doric porch.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [10] Part of the gardens.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/38/7063807_90e670cc.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [10]
Part of the gardens.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [11] Part of the gardens.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/38/7063808_1d20c4fe.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [11]
Part of the gardens.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [12] The gardens with the church in the distance.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/38/7063809_ac1b772c.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [12]
The gardens with the church in the distance.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [13] The gardens with the church in the distance.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/38/7063810_652e7e6e.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [13]
The gardens with the church in the distance.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [14] The gardens with the church in the distance.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/38/7063811_982a849a.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [14]
The gardens with the church in the distance.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [15] The gardens, looking back towards the house.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/46/7064672_c2839fe2.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [15]
The gardens, looking back towards the house.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [16] A perfect bloom in the gardens.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/46/7064673_92c26d1a.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [16]
A perfect bloom in the gardens.
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Goodnestone House and Gardens [17] Seen from the garden is the Dower House. Built as a Wealden hall house circa 1500 and altered in the late 18th century. Timber framed, jettied to right and left, roughcast rendered under a tile roof. There is a later timber framed wing to the rear and a late 18th or early 19th century tiled dairy. The house was earlier known as Goodnestone Farm. Listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070257" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070257">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070296">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/06/46/7064675_c39c10a7.jpg)
Goodnestone House and Gardens [17]
Seen from the garden is the Dower House. Built as a Wealden hall house circa 1500 and altered in the late 18th century. Timber framed, jettied to right and left, roughcast rendered under a tile roof. There is a later timber framed wing to the rear and a late 18th or early 19th century tiled dairy. The house was earlier known as Goodnestone Farm. Listed, grade II*, with details at: Link
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
Goodnestone House and Gardens is a country estate near the village of Goodnestone. The Palladian house was built in 1704, altered in the 1790s and again in the 1840s. The house suffered a serious fire in 1959 and has been fully restored. The house is surrounded by some 15 acres of gardens which are generally regarded as amongst the finest in southeastern England. The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
Church Wood is located at Grid Ref: TR2554 (Lat: 51.24816, Lng: 1.226646)
Administrative County: Kent
District: Dover
Police Authority: Kent
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 51.24816,1.226646Goodnestone
Is In: Kent, England, UK
Is In County: Kent
Is In District: Dover
Place: village
Population: 370
Wikidata: Q2195317
Lat/Long: 51.2467467/1.2305291
Pub
Fitzwalter Arms
Addr City: Canterbury
Addr County: Kent
Addr Postcode: CT3 1PJ
Addr Street: The Street
Addr Village: Goodnestone
Brewery: Shepherd Neame
Contact Phone: +44 1304 840303
Fhrs Id: 1633731
Food: yes
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 12:00-23:00
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Source Phone: http://www.fitzwalterarms.co.uk/
Tourism: guest_house
Website: http://www.fitzwalterarms.co.uk/
Wikidata: Q26645072
Lat/Long: 51.2458625/1.2300482
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Postcode: CT3 1PD
Addr Street: Boyes Lane
Source: visual estimate from outside premises on road
Lat/Long: 51.2488286/1.232895
Post Office
Addr City: Canterbury
Addr Postcode: CT3 1PL
Addr Street: The Street
Addr Village: Goodnestone
Ref Pol Id: 116707
Lat/Long: 51.2457847/1.2291481
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 09:00
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: metal_post
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: CT3 165
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.2475698/1.2321955
Bus Stop
Boyes Lane
Flag: no
Local Ref: adj
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400104749
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Boyes Lane
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Boyes Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: kntjpjtw
Naptan RevisionNumber: 3
Naptan ShortCommonName: Boyes Lane
Naptan Status: act
Naptan Street: Saddlers Hill
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntjpjtw
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2018-03-26
Lat/Long: 51.2478153/1.2320394
Bus Stop
Boyes Lane
Flag: no
Local Ref: opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A071200A
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Boyes Lane
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Boyes Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: kntgdmgm
Naptan RevisionNumber: 5
Naptan Status: act
Naptan Street: Saddlers Hill
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntgdmgm
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2018-03-26
Lat/Long: 51.2476932/1.2319019
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