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Shorne Woods Country Park

Natural space open to all

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.

Learn more about Shorne Woods Country Park

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A bird's-eye view of the Shorne Woods Country Park
A bird's-eye view of Shorne Woods countryside

In this section

  • Location and opening times

    Get the address and contact details for Shorne Woods Country Park, as well as directions to the park and information about our parking facilities.

  • Things to do at the park

    Dog walks, running trails, geocaching and orienteering, fantastic events and activities, or just the great outdoors – find out what's on offer.

  • Visitor facilities and food

    Learn more about Shorne's eco-friendly visitor centre, which includes a spacious café, gift shop and rooms to hire.

  • Getting around the park

    View a detailed map of the park, find out about waymarked trails and disabled accessibility, and discover fitness routes.

Park facilities

  • yes Parking (pay and display)
  • yes Disabled parking
  • yes Visitor centre
  • yes Accessible toilets
  • yes Café and refreshments
  • yes Easy access trails
  • yes Waymarked trails
  • yes Horse riding routes
  • yes Tramper hire
  • yes Children's play area
  • no Cycling
  • no Trim trail
  • no Barbecues
  • no Drone flying

Our events and activities

Shorne Woods Country Park offers an exciting range of events and activities throughout the year that can be enjoyed by all. From natural arts and crafts sessions to countryside walks, seasonal adventures and running events, there is always something happening at your nearest country park.

Book an activity or event at Shorne Woods

Parking season tickets

Get unlimited parking at all 9 Kent Country Parks when you buy a season ticket.

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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.

Learn more about the Shorne Woods visitor centre

Shorne Woods Visitor Centre with many people sitting outside, eating, and chatting.

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.

Find out more about the café at Shorne Woods

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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.

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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.

Learn more about venue hire

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Other Kent Country Parks

Check out these other stunning parks you can visit for a fantastic day out, or explore our whole family of 9 Kent Country Parks.

  • Trosley Country Park

    Meopham

    170 acres of beautiful woodland and chalk downland on the North Downs with some spectacular views.

  • Manor Park Country Park

    West Malling

    Visit the former manor house grounds, which have a variety of habitats and facilities to enjoy.

  • Lullingstone Country Park

    Eynsford

    The beautiful Lullingstone Country Park is the jewel in the crown of this culturally and naturally rich part of the Darenth Valley.