Reculver Country Park

Reculver Country Park covers 26 hectares and is home to a large and diverse collection of plants and wildlife. From Reculver Towers there are 180° views from Herne Bay to Margate.

Information

Address:
Reculver
Herne Bay
CT6 6SU

Tel: 01227 862187 / 862486

Opening times:
Open all the time

Public transport:
The nearest train station is Herne Bay (4.5 miles).

Stagecoach buses: 4, 7, 7A, 36, 634, 645, 917 (stops adjacent to the park entrance.

Accessibility:
Paths are largely suitable for electric scooters.

The Visitor Centre has ramped access.

Managed by:
Canterbury City Council (run by Kent Wildlife Trust).

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About

Reculver Country Park is a unique place, designated internationally important as a Special Protection Area, and nationally important as a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England, combining undeveloped coast, historic buildings and wildlife interest.

The Reculver Towers are a landmark and Scheduled Ancient Monument that can be seen across the coastline from Herne Bay to Birchington in Kent. From the Towers there are 180° views, from Herne Bay to Margate.

The eroding cliffs provide an important habitat for a range of insects and birds. The cliff top grassland provides a pleasant walk for visitors between the Reculver and Bishopstone/Herne Bay.

A formal cycle route was installed in the Country Park in 2008.

This park has been awarded a Green Flag. These awards recognise the best green spaces in the country, helping you choose where to visit.