Betteshanger Country Park and Kent Mining Museum
Deal, East Kent
Image: Betteshanger ParkBetteshanger Park is a 250-acre country park on the site of Kent's last working coal mine, just outside Deal. There are cycling and walking trails, a play park and a café, and the Kent Mining Museum and Collier's Way trail tell the story of the coalfield. Dogs are clearly welcome, with dog shows and walks on the events calendar.
Highlights
- Cycling and walking trails
- Kent Mining Museum and Collier's Way heritage trail
- Play park and café
- Goat walking with Tiny Hooves
- Seasonal family events
Good to know
- Check track and park closures on the website before visiting
- Halloween trail and pumpkin patch runs over October 2026
Getting there
Betteshanger Country Park and Kent Mining Museum, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 0BFParking: Pay parking on site.
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