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Kearsney Abbey

Visitor information highlights

  • Open today
  • Wheelchair accessible (see details)
  • Leashed dogs are permitted (see details)

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About

Kearsney Abbey is laid out in an informal style. Its 10 acres of open parkland and lakes are popular with families.

Although never a monastic estate, the history of Kearsney Abbey can be traced back to the Norman Conquest.

The park as it exists today can be attributed to John Minet Fector, a local banker and merchant, who built a grand mansion on the site between 1820-1822.

Kearsney Abbey forms Park land, with two adjoining ornamental lakes on the course of the River Dour provide a haven for water fowl. Kearsney Abbey also has a fine collection of specimen trees, including Beech, Lime and Yew.

A prominent feature is a Cedar of Lebanon which is believed to be one of the oldest specimens in the country.

Points of interest

  • Ice House

    Ice House is located at Kearsney Abbey

    In the category of Historical

    Explore Ice House

  • Cedar Of Lebanon

    Cedar Of Lebanon is located at Kearsney Abbey

    In the category of Horticulture

    Explore Cedar Of Lebanon

Facilities

Access & Opening Times

Opening times

Kearsney Abbey is open today.

Kearsney Abbey is usually open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round unless otherwise noted here. Please refer to opening times of on-site facilities and car parks.

Location on map

Directions

How to get here

Address

Kearsney Abbey
Alkham Road
Dover
Kent
CT16 3DZ

Accessibility

Kearsney Abbey is wheelchair accessible.

Please refer to individual facilities and point of interest on the web site for further information.

Dog owners

Leashed dogs are permitted

In the area on the opposite side of the lake to the cafe, dogs are allowed off leads.