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:

4.8 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      213
    • Very Good
      19
    • Average
      6
    • Poor
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    Recent Reviews:

    • Londondiners
      Hitchin, United Kingdom
      Goats!
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 5th April 2026
      Lovely afternoon feeding the goats. Children loved it. Read full review
    • hellymcg
      Sittingbourne, United Kingdom
      Half term
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 17th April 2026
      Visited here for half term (have been before), its such a reasonable day out for children. There is free parking, a gift shop/cafe with toilets. My son is 5 and loves it here. Read full review
    • Julie T
      A perfect day at Buttercups Goat Sanctuary
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 1st May 2026
      I absolutely love this place and can't recommend it enough!! You can interact with the goats, feed them, and even lie down for a cuddle in the field. Some goats wear coloured collars - red means do... Read full review

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    Opening Times

    Open (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)

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

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