White Horse Wood Country Park

Type:Parkland / Woodland Garden

Detling Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JE

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About

The White Horse Country Park is set within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The park offers beautiful countryside, local history and panoramic views.

The site hosts the medieval ruins of Thurnham Castle, which are easily explored. Within the park boundaries there are also traces of an Iron Age settlement, providing even more historical interest.

Over 20,000 trees have been planted at the site including - oak, ash, silver birch, wild cherry and crab apple. And five hectares of land has been seeded to create an area of open grassland.

There is an easy access route around the park, perfect for wheelchairs and pushchairs, from which you can enjoy the amazing view.

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Guide Prices

Entrance to the Country Park is Free
Please note the Car Park is Pay & Display. Parking season tickets covering all KCC Country Parks are available from 08458 247600

Map & Directions

Road Directions

The site entrance is located opposite the Kent County Showground on the A249 heading towards Maidstone.

Public Transport Directions

For current public transport information contact traveline 0871 200 22 33

Opening Times

2024 opening (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

* Park Open 09:00 - dusk

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