Shorne Woods Country Park

Although the park remains open for people to exercise locally, the play area, trim trail, outdoor gym, visitor centre and café are currently closed. Please follow social distancing rules when you visit.
Opening times, find us and parking
- Opens:
- 9am
- Closes:
- dusk or 9pm (whichever is earlier)
- Closed on Christmas Day
Park facilities at a glance
Logs and kindling
We're offering a click and collect service for our bags of seasoned logs and kindling. All of our wood products are made from timber that has been felled on Kent Country Parks' land and every purchase is invested directly back into the conservation of our parks. Simply select a suitable date to collect your wood products from Shorne Woods Country Park between 10am and 11am.

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. From den building to bushcraft, 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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