Shorne Woods Country Park
With its eco-friendly visitor centre and restaurant, fishing lakes, trim trail and picnic and play areas – not to mention 292 acres of beautiful woodlands, wetlands and meadows to explore – Shorne Woods Country Park has everything you need to spend a day enjoying the best of Kent's countryside.
Opening times, find us and parking
- Opens:
- 9am
- Closes:
- dusk or 9pm (whichever is earlier)
- Closed on Christmas Day
Park facilities at a glance
Little Explorers
Come and join the fun at one of our Little Explorers groups where your child can discover and explore forest school activities and be inspired by nature in an outdoor setting. This group is suitable for children under 5. Sessions cost £6.50 per child and must be booked online.
Events and activities at Shorne Woods Country Park
Eco-friendly visitor centre
Opened in 2006, the award winning and eco-friendly visitor centre is at the heart of Shorne Woods. Constructed from local sweet chestnut wood and powered through fully renewable energy, the visitor centre is a modern addition to the country park, whilst remaining firmly rooted in Kentish tradition.
Delicious food
Take a break for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea in our spacious, modern café. It's the perfect space to meet up with friends or family, to warm up over a cup of coffee, or enjoy something from our range of homemade cakes, pastries and seasonal menus. There’s also an eco-friendly wood fired pizza oven too.
Make your child's birthday fantastic
If you are looking for a unique venue for your child's birthday party we have the answer. Let us do the hard work for you so you can enjoy a stress-free, fun-filled day. Whether you fancy a teddy bear's picnic or a woodland adventure, parties can be held all year round, whatever the weather.
Parking season tickets
Get unlimited parking at all 9 Kent Country Parks when you buy a season ticket.
A stunning venue
Shorne Woods Country Park is the perfect setting for your next meeting, function or event. Surrounded by some of Kent's most beautiful countryside, the bookable Chestnut Room has everything you need to bring your events to life.
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