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Grove Ferry Picnic Site

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Grove Ferry Picnic Site

Upstreet

Opening times:
9am to dusk

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Managed by:
Kent County Council

Directions

Turn off the A28 (Canterbury to Margate Road) just east of Upstreet onto Grove Road. The entrance to the site is on the left, just after the road crosses the railway line and river by the Grove Ferry Inn.

Parking
A pay and display car park operates in Grove Ferry Picnic Site throughout the year, seven days a week. Charges are Monday - Friday £1.00, weekends and Bank holidays £1.50

Enjoy unlimited parking with our Country Parks Season Ticket and for the first year you can also take advantage of our discount vouchers only available for Season Ticket holders. The Season Ticket costs £30 is available by calling 08458 247 600. Read more about the Country Parks Season Ticket.

All the income generated from the Season Tickets/car parking charges is used in the management of the Country Parks to improve the environment for the wildlife and improve facilities for visitors.



Grove Ferry picnic site

Grove Ferry is an ideal spot for picnicking in the meadows, or fishing in the River Stour.


Fishing rights were granted during the reign of Henry II and are still available today. Some of the fishing swims (sections of the river where fish are found) have been adapted for those with disabilities.


It is a good base for following the Stour Valley Walk, the Saxon Shore Way or the Wantsum Walks, and is adjacent to Stodmarsh National Reserve.


During the summer months you can also take a pleasant boat trip on the River Stour from the Grove Ferry Inn.

  • The nearest train station is Sturry (4 miles).


Facilities and Other Information

cycling allowed Cycling allowed

parking Parking

toilets Disabled toilets

toilets Disabled parking

fishing Fishing

toilets Picnic area

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