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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4.8 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • Anne H
      Goat keeper experience
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 31st August 2025
      Just back from doing goalkeepers experience,was amazing,interacted with the goats,helping to feed them,prepare food and taking for a walk,staff were amazing and very knowledgeable ,could see how... Read full review
    • Sightseer25222157245
      Great value and fun day out for all the family
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 27th September 2025
      Great value for money. We spent £24 for 3 adults and 3 children. Great day out for the family. £1 for a bag of goat food to feed the goats. The children loved it that they could go in the paddock and... Read full review
    • hellymcg
      Sittingbourne, United Kingdom
      Great day out
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 28th September 2025
      Visited Buttercups with my son who is 4, my friend joined us who has a son 18 month old baby. You can book online but we decided to pay at the door (love to visit is good to use as you get a voucher... Read full review

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    Opening Times

    Open (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

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

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