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Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Free / cheap
Who for
Ages 3–17
Shorne Woods Country Park is a 292-acre natural space in Kent, England, featuring woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. It offers an eco-friendly visitor centre, café, fishing lakes, trim trail, and picnic and play areas. The park is accessible via waymarked trails, including easy access routes suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. Visitors can also hire electric 'Tramper' mobility vehicles to explore further. The park is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, with the car park closing at dusk. Parking is available for a fee, with discounts for Blue Badge holders. The park is located off the A2 between Gravesend and Rochester, at the Cobham and Shorne junction. The nearest train stations are Sole Street (2.6 miles) and Higham (3 miles).
What parents should know
Shorne Woods Country Park is a 292-acre natural space in Kent, England, featuring woodlands, wetlands, and meadows.
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Accessibility Features
The park offers over 2 miles of easy access trails and Tramper mobility vehicle hire for those with mobility needs.
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Parking Information
Parking is available for a fee; Blue Badge holders can purchase an annual season ticket for free access.
Facilities
Visitor Centre Amenities
The eco-friendly visitor centre includes a café, gift shop, and rooms available for hire.
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