Manor Park Country Park
West Malling, West Kent
Photo: David Anstiss, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: David Anstiss, CC BY-SA 2.0
Manor Park Country Park sits in the grounds of an 18th century estate on the edge of West Malling, with a lake, wildflower meadows and woodland copses. Walk the lakeside path, spot ducks, swans and kingfishers, then use the play area and café. It is an easy outing for young families and takes an hour or two.
Highlights
- Lakeside walk with views of the historic manor house
- Wildlife including kingfishers, herons and bats
- Children's play area and picnic tables in Douce's Meadow
- Café serving local food, coffee and ice cream
- Historic ice house beyond the lake
Good to know
- Cycling, barbecues and drone flying are not allowed
- The park has held a Green Flag award every year since 2009
Getting there
Manor Park Country Park, St Leonard's Street, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6PEParking: 100 spaces plus 5 disabled bays, with a 30 space overflow car park. Height restriction of 2m (6ft 6in).
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