Boniface Wood offers a rare opportunity to acquire an expansive area of ancient, semi-natural broadleaf woodland on the outskirts of Canterbury.

Impressive, well-spaced oak trees dominate the northern section, while further south the landscape transitions into young hornbeam coppice, creating a striking contrast in character. A rich mix of beech, birch, hawthorn, chestnut, holly, and hazel adds to the woodland’s diversity. There is a TPO in place to protect the woodland.

Accessed via a wide track from the northeast boundary, the wood opens into a generous clearing that serves as a camp base, complete with basic storage and shelter. From here, a network of rides and paths leads deeper into the woodland. Deer from the wider South Bishops Den are frequent visitors, with bedding areas scattered throughout.

Light filters beautifully through the high canopy, and despite its proximity to the A2, the setting remains remarkably private and peaceful.

A public footpath runs along the eastern boundary, though it is lightly used and rarely affects the sense of seclusion.

Local services near the entrance provide everyday essentials and hot food, while Canterbury is just a short drive away. Whitstable and the north coast are also within easy reach, and with direct access to the A2, both London to the west and Dover to the east are readily accessible.

Boniface Wood is one of four adjacent woodlands of varying sizes currently available. See also Anslem, North Cranmer and South Cranmer. For those looking for a larger woodland these could be sold in parts or as a whole.

Covenant: There is a covenant on the wood designed to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of this and adjoining woodlands, click HERE to read and download.

Click HERE to see free OS maps.

Ward is Boughton and Courtenay and the County Council is Kent.