Grove Ferry Picnic Site

Grove Ferry Picnic Site is an ideal spot for picnics on the River Stour.

Grove Ferry

Information

Grove Ferry Picnic Site

Upstreet
CT3 4BP

01303 266 327

Opening times

9am to dusk, or whichever is earlier. Park closed Christmas Day.

Directions and public transport

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.

The nearest train station is Sturry (4 miles).

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.

Season ticket

You can enjoy unlimited parking with our Kent Country Parks season ticket

The season ticket costs £35 and is available by calling 08458 247 600.

Easy access

This park offers easy access walks. Download Grove Ferry Walks for All

Managed by Kent County Council

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About

Grove Ferry Picnic Site 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. There are also circular walks you can follow from the park.

Grove Ferry Picnic Site

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

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