Your questions answered
How can I contact Kent Country Parks?
Email: kentcountryparks@kent.gov.uk
Address: Kent Country Parks, Second
Floor Invicta House, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1XX
Telephone: 08458 247 600
How do I find my nearest Kent Country
Park?
Visit our Find your
nearest Kent Country Park page, on this website.
When are Kent Country Parks
open?
Our parks are open every day from 9am until
dusk or 9pm, whichever is sooner. Parks are closed on Christmas
Day.
Why charge for car parking at some of
the parks?
All the income generated from the car parking
charges and season tickets is used to
improve the environment for wildlife and visitor facilities at the
parks.
Is there coach parking available at the
parks?
Coach parking is available at Shorne Woods Country Park and
Lullingstone Country Park.
Coaches must be pre-booked and cost £5.00.
Coaches are able to park free of charge if visiting as a
pre-booked education, cafe or function group.
Normal car parking charges apply to
minibuses. Minibuses showing a disabled badge will
be free of charge.
What is the Green Flag award?
The prestigious Green Flag Award is the national standard
for quality parks and green spaces in England and Wales. As
of July 2009, Trosley Country Park and Brockhill Country Park have
maintained their Green Flag Award for the third year in a row
with Shorne Woods Country Park achieving its second year, with the
highest possible score. Read more about the Green Flag award.
Can I cycle in the parks?
Yes, you can cycle at the following parks:
Can I ride horses in the
parks?
Yes, you can ride horses at the following
parks:
Horse boxes must be
pre-booked with the visitor
centres at Lullingstone, Shorne,
Trosley (especially at Lullingstone Country Park, as we only allow
horseboxes at the Redmans Lane car park and the barrier is locked).
£5 off peak (Monday to Friday outside
holidays).
£10 peak (Saturday/Sunday/Bank holidays and all
school holidays).
Which parks have visitor
centres?
The following parks have visitor centres:
Which parks have refreshments
available?
The following parks have cafes, or
refreshments available:
Do the parks provide a programme of
events and activities?
Our full programme of events is available
online. Visit our Events page on this
website.
Is it possible to bring an educational
group to the parks?
Yes, visit our Outdoor
learning pages on this website for further details.
Do Kent Country Parks offer facilities
for the disabled?
Yes, visit the Easy
Access pages on this website for further information on easy
access facilities.
Can I volunteer to help with
conservation tasks within Kent Country Parks?
Yes, visit the Volunteering pages on this website for further
information.
Are barbeques allowed at any Kent Country
Parks?
Yes, barbeques are allowed at Brockhill Country Park, Grove
Ferry Picnic Site, Teston Bridge Country Park and Manor Park
Country Park.
Where can I let my dog off its lead?
All of our parks have areas where dogs can be off
leads, but they must still be kept under your
control.
We generally sign areas where dogs must be kept on leads, and
this is usually in the busy areas where public congregate such
as car parks,visitors centres and cafes, play areas and picnic
areas.