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Parkwood Picnic Site

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Parkwood Picnic Site

Appledore

Opening times:
9am to dusk or 9pm. Whichever is earlier.

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Managed by:
Kent County Council

Directions

4.5 miles east of Tenterden, turn south off the B2067 at Woodchurch and continue towards Appledore for 2 miles. Parkwood is the most southerly part of the woodland.


A view in Parkwood Picnic Site

Parkwood Picnic Site is famous for its magnificent Spring display of bluebells, which carpet the woodland.


A Site of Nature Conservation Interest, it boasts an amazing diversity of flora and fauna typical of this woodland habitat.


Plants include wood rush and St. John's Wort. The woodland also hides a very large, rare, wild service tree.


Some areas are actively coppiced, creating habitats for nesting nightingales; nuthatch; green and great spotted woodpeckers; and several common warblers.


The site also offers panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.

  • The nearest train station is Appledore (3 miles).

Facilities and Other Information

parking Parking

toilets Picnic area

view points View points

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