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Kenward Place

Yalding, Mid Kent

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Kenward Place is a countryside charity venue near Yalding, set around a manor house, where entry to the grounds, cafe and gift shop is free. Walk the friendly alpacas, meet the goats, try archery or disc golf, or simply enjoy coffee, cake and a light lunch at Kenward Cafe. It suits families, couples and dog owners, and every visit supports Kenward Trust's work helping people recover from addiction.

Highlights

  • Alpaca walking around the grounds
  • Goat experiences and alpaca meet and greets for under 10s
  • Archery and disc golf
  • Kenward Cafe with homemade cakes and afternoon tea
  • Seasonal events such as a Christmas craft fair

Good to know

  • Dogs are welcome, including dogs on leads in the cafe
  • Book activities online in advance; popular meet and greets sell out
  • Cyclists are welcome, with bike racks at the cafe

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Kenward Place, Kenward Road, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6AH

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Checked on 15 October 2026 against kenwardplace.co.uk, kenwardplace.co.uk. Details change, so please confirm with the venue before you travel. How we check

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