Brockhill Country Park
Hythe, East Kent
Photo: pam fray, CC BY-SA 2.0Brockhill Country Park near Hythe mixes a lake, woodland and meadows with a play area, picnic spots and the Brockhill Café. Follow the waymarked paths, try geocaching or feed the ducks, and look out for wildlife through the seasons. It suits young families and makes a relaxed two to three hour outing.
Highlights
- Lake, woods and meadows
- Children's play area and picnic area
- Brockhill Café near the entrance
- Waymarked paths and geocaching
- Marbled white butterflies, green woodpeckers and carpets of snowdrops
Good to know
- Toilets are by the park entrance near the café
- The car park closes early in winter, so check the time before you set off
Getting there
Brockhill Country Park, Sandling Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HLParking: Pay and display car park.
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