Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats

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)

Visit the website for more information

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Recent Reviews:

AmandaR217
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Lovely, well cared for goats.
Friday, 15th August 2025
Really enjoyed it. You can feed the goats (£1 a bag) and then enter the park where the goats are free roaming. They are clearly well kept and we spoke to one of the workers for ages. She was really... Read full review
274KayM
Maidstone
Afternoon with the goats
Friday, 29th August 2025
Have wanted to come visit for a while now and so glad we did . From the moment we arrived the setting of the sanctuary provided an immediate sense of calm. The goats were friendly , loved all the... Read full review
Anne H
Goat keeper experience
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