Grove Ferry Picnic Site
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Grove Ferry Picnic Site
Upstreet
Opening times:
9am to dusk

01303 266327
Managed by:
Kent County Council
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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 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).
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Facilities and Other Information
Cycling allowed
Parking
Disabled toilets
Disabled parking
Fishing
Picnic area
View points
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