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Pegwell Bay Country Park

With wildlife habits found nowhere else in the South East of England, Pegwell Bay is a great place to explore

 

 

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Pegwell

Information

Address:
Sandwich
CT12 5JB

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Opening times

9am to dusk or 9pm. Whichever is earlier.

Directions and public transport

The park is located off the A256 between Sandwich and Ramsgate. The entrance is just south of Cliffs End.

The nearest train station is Sandwich (5 miles).

Parking

A pay and display car park operates at Pegwell Bay Country Park throughout the year, seven days a week. Charges are Monday - Friday £1. Weekends and Bank Holidays £1.50.

Season ticket

For £35 you can enjoy unlimited parking all year with our Kent Country Parks season ticket

The season ticket is available from the visitor centre or by calling 0300 333 5538.

About

Pegwell Bay Country Park forms part of the Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve and has a combination of wildlife habitats found nowhere else in the South East of England.

In the summer the grass is dotted with wild flowers such as orchids and broomrapes.

In the winter the foreshore and mudflats attract thousands of wading birds, including dunlin, sanderling and grey plover. Birds of prey, such as Merlin, can also be seen at the site. Birdwatchers can use the public bird hide, which is also accessible for disabled visitors.

There are excellent opportunities to explore beyond the park using the Public Rights of Way, especially using the Saxon Shore Way which passes through the site.

The park is a Ramsar Site of International Importance and is a wonderful place to explore.

Facilities

 Cycling allowed

 Parking

 Toilets

 Disabled toilets

 View points

Contact us

Kent Country Parks 
County Hall
2nd Floor, Invicta House
Maidstone
Kent, ME14 1XX

Envelope kentcountryparks @kent.gov.uk

Telephone 0300 333 5538 (open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday)

Text relay: 18001 0300 333 5538