Cobtree Manor Park
Aylesford, near Maidstone, Mid Kent
Image: Visit Maidstone (Maidstone Borough Council)Image: Visit Maidstone (Maidstone Borough Council)
Cobtree Manor Park occupies the site of the old Maidstone Zoo on the edge of Aylesford. More than 50 acres of parkland carry two waymarked walks and a sculpture trail, and there are two play areas, one themed on the former zoo. With a café, toilets and baby changing on site, it is a practical free outing for young families.
Highlights
- Two waymarked walking routes
- Sculpture trail
- Maidstone Zoo and Cobtree play areas
- Café, toilets and baby changing
Good to know
- Bridleways run through the park
Getting there
Cobtree Manor Park, Forstal Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AEParking: Pay parking: £2 for six hours, £12 all day, resident annual ticket £50.
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