Goudhurst Attractions
Goudhurst is a nice village on a hilltop which commands fine views of the surrounding countryside. The existence of the current church in Goudhurst was first recorded in 1119, however it is believed to be even older.
Bedgebury Pinetum Forest and Gardens
Over 1,500 varieties of conifer trees are to be found at Bedgebury Pinetum Forest and Gardens. Spread over 300 acres and complimented by broad-leafed trees, Azaleas and Rhodondendrums, this is one of Europe's most enchanting forests and finest conifer collections.
Hours
May 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
December 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Waymarked trails and information obtained at the Visitor Centre will help guide you through the area.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Bedgebury School Riding Centre
The school in Goudhurst is set in 250 acres of parkland and has 40 horses and ponies for riders of all abilities. Facilities include a cross-country course, indoor and outdoor arenas and a jumping paddock. For those more interested in taking in the local scenery, trails have been set out along the adjacent Bedgbury Forest.
Finchcocks Living Museum of Music
Finchcocks Living Museum of music in Goudhurst offers visitors an informative and entertaining introduction to keyboard instruments of the 17th to 19th centuries. The museum is situated in an early 18th century manor house with beautiful grounds.
A visit to Finchcocks is fulfilling as it is at combines the aspects of visiting a manor house with a concert and a museum.
All values are in local currency
A visit to Finchcocks is fulfilling as it is at combines the aspects of visiting a manor house with a concert and a museum.
Hours
April 12 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 |
August 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 14:00 | 14:00 | Closed | Closed | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always opened on:
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Family | 20.00 |
| Adult | 9.00 |
| Students | 6.00 |
| Child | 4.00 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 2.50 |
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
