Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats

Type:Animal Collection

Wierton Road, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4JW
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Tel01622 746420

Couple sitting on a bench with the goats making a fuss of them

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About

Buttercups is a Kent-based sanctuary for goats, caring for between 130 and 150 goats resident in the sanctuary at any one time and with a similar number of goats fostered out to approved carers.
 

The goats in the care of Buttercups come to the sanctuary for a multitude of different reasons. Some have been found abandoned and are brought to the sanctuary by organisations such as the RSPCA and the Police. Others have been privately owned pets but, as they grow up they need an environment with more space and the company of other goats, goats being highly social animals. 

Whatever their history, the goats at Buttercups are assured of warm, dry and clean stabling, a healthy and varied diet, and plenty of safe space for grazing and exercise.

The  “Walking with Goats Experience “  where you spend an hour and a half walking a goat round the Sanctuary grounds can be booked, details are on the web site.

The online shop has a range of products from t-shirts to calendars.

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Guide Prices

Entrance is by donation (Suggested £5 per person)

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      189
    • Very Good
      18
    • Average
      5
    • Poor
      3
    • Terrible
      3

    Recent Reviews:

    • Frederick L
      Goat sanctuary
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 8th October 2023
      Had a great time today visiting. Our second visit and well worth it again. Great to see the animals so happy and friendly and to have such a nice experience. Read full review
    • Tracy K
      Lovely place
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 16th March 2024
      This is such a lovely place Rescued goats that seem to be very happy and well looked after. Friendly staff. The cafe served a selection of drinks and snacks and there was vegan options available... Read full review
    • maryL0809
      Essex, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Goats and more Goats
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 14th April 2024
      This is a lovely space for a day out. The goats roam free on the site and there are bags of food available to feed them. They rescue neglected and cruelly treated goats. Read full review

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    Opening Times

    Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

    * April - October: open everyday 11:00 - 16:00
    November - March: open Saturday and Sunday 11:00 - 15:00

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