Parks · South East England
Shorne Woods Country Park
In or near Cobham.
Shorne Woods Country Park — park in United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sole Street · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Shorne Woods Country Park is a public park in the United Kingdom. Managed by Kent County Council. Wikidata describes it as: "park in United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.4036°, 0.4200°.
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Official information
Shorne Woods Country Park is a natural space featuring 292 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. Visitors can enjoy activities such as dog walks, running trails, and various events throughout the year. The park also includes an eco-friendly visitor centre and a restaurant.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Shorne and Ashenbank Woods SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: NORTH KENT WOODS AND DOWNS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Shorne Woods Country Park is located between Strood and Gravesend, in the English county of Kent. It was once part of a large estate, later passed to the county council to be used as a country park.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
This park was once part of the large Cobham Hall Estate. The main entrance to the Hall leads through the park, with various other carriage rides around the estate. Then from the 1930s to the 1970s, part of the estate was leased by Lord Darnley, and was used for clay extraction by a cement company, drawing from a clay pit beneath the ancient woodland. Then in 1987, Kent County Council took ownership of the 288 acre of land, and with the help of Gravesham Borough Council, it was turned into a country park and opened to the public.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4036, 0.4200
- County
- Kent
- District
- Gravesham
- Parish
- Shorne
- Postcode
- DA12 3HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gravesham
- Nearest railway station
- Sole Street — 3.7 km
- Opening
- | website = [http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/countryside_and_coast/parks_and_open_spaces/country_parks/shorne_woods_country_park.aspx Kent Country page]
- Official site
- www.kent.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15277429 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shorne Woods Country Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Footpath in Shorne Woods Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 1364604.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shorne Woods Country Park?
- Shorne Woods Country Park is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA12 3HX), in the parish of Shorne.
- What is Shorne Woods Country Park?
- Shorne Woods Country Park — park in United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shorne Woods Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is Sole Street, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA12 3HX.
- Who owns Shorne Woods Country Park?
- Shorne Woods Country Park is owned by Kent County Council, and operated by Kent County Council.
- Is Shorne Woods Country Park a protected site?
- Yes — Shorne Woods Country Park is part of the Shorne and Ashenbank Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the NORTH KENT WOODS AND DOWNS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Shorne Woods Country Park free to visit?
- Yes, Shorne Woods Country Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shorne Woods Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is Sole Street, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA12 3HX.