Barnett's Wood Nature Reserve
Royal Tunbridge Wells, West Kent
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Barnett's Wood was the first Local Nature Reserve in Tunbridge Wells borough, a mix of ancient woodland and wildflower meadows on the northern edge of High Brooms. Families come for the natural play area and picnic spot at the Juniper Close entrance, then follow paths to the dipping pond and an old brick kiln.
Highlights
- Natural play area with a basket swing and timber activity trail
- Picnic area with benches and a permanent barbecue
- Pond designed for pond dipping
- Bluebells in spring and wildflower meadows in summer
- Remains of a brick kiln linked to the High Brooms brickworks
Good to know
- Cattle graze the meadows between April and September
- Managed by the Kent High Weald Partnership with local volunteers
- A circular walk map can be downloaded from the reserve's page
Getting there
Barnett's Wood Nature Reserve, Juniper Close, High Brooms, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XSParking: Entrances from Powdermill Lane, Blackthorn Avenue and Juniper Close (TN4 9DW for the picnic area). No car park is listed.
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