Teston Bridge Country Park

Combining 32 acres of grazed meadow, river walks, a children's play area and of course the picturesque 14th century Teston Bridge, this country park makes the most of its beautiful natural setting on the banks of the Medway.

Bridge Meadow, the large grass area adjacent to the car park and playground, is perfect for picnics and ball games. Several events take place here throughout the year, including the famous Kite Festival.

Tutsham Meadow and Coombe Hill are used to graze cattle, and because of this are awash with the colours of native wildflowers in summer. The areas closest to the river tend to flood in winter, creating a natural wetland habitat.

A variety of bird and mammal life can be spotted here too – keep an eye out for the otters which can occasionally be seen hunting along the river

No matter what your ability this is an ideal place to enjoy a walk. Take a short stroll around the easy access trail in the park, or if you are more adventurous carry on along the Medway Valley Walk. With a children's play area it makes for an ideal day out.

Map of Teston Bridge Country Park (PDF, 755.8 KB)

Teston Lane
Teston
Kent
ME18 5BX

Telephone: 03000 41 18 11

Email: kentcountryparks@kent.gov.uk

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Pay and display:

• Monday to Friday: £1.30 per day
• Weekends and bank holidays: £2 per day

The parking height restriction for Teston Bridge Country Park is 2.3m (7ft 6). If you are planning a trip with a high sided vehicle and require access for the day please contact 03000 42 09 92 to book your visit.

Free parking for season ticket holders.

There are 23 spaces on a hard standing surface and 25 additional spaces in the grassy overflow car park.

There is a height restriction barrier at the entrance to the car park which is set at 7 feet/2.1 metres. If you are planning a trip with a high sided vehicle and require access for the day please contact 03000 42 09 92 to book your visit.

Please note the car park is not suitable for buses and coaches.

Blue Badge holders may apply for concessionary parking online, or by calling 03000 41 72 72. There are 2 allocated disabled parking spaces.

All users, including Blue Badge holders, must pay & display or have a valid season ticket.

Visitors on motorbikes do not need to pay for parking.

Opens: 9am

Closes: dusk or 8:30pm (whichever is earlier)

Closed on Christmas Day.

Teston Bridge Country Park opened to the public in autumn 1978, before which it was used for grazing livestock.  Two of the meadows are still grazed as part of the site management.

Teston Bridge

Dating back to the 13th Century and made with Kentish ragstone, the bridge is a well-known feature in the area. The central arch was rebuilt at the end of the 18th Century to improve navigation on the river. Three other arches were rebuilt in 1830, and the whole bridge was restored in 1978.

Teston Lock

There has been a lock at Teston since the 1740s. Look out for the ruins of the lindseed oil and cattle cake mill which burnt down in 1885. The current lock dates from 1911.

This park is managed by the Kent County Council Kent Country Parks team.

We produce a management plan every 5 years to make sure Teston Bridge Country Park continues to thrive. The park was classified as a Local Wildlife Site in 2009 due to the site supporting a wide range of plant and wildlife species. The management plan includes information about conservation, heritage management and community engagement and exists so you can continue to enjoy this green space.

Read the Kent County Parks strategy 2017 - 2021 (PDF, 1.6 MB) which sets out the aspirations for our Kent Country Parks service over the next 4 years.

Read the Teston Bridge management Green Flag plan 2017-18 (PDF, 1.9 MB).