Teston Bridge Country Park
Maidstone, Mid Kent
Photo: pam fray, CC BY-SA 2.0Teston Bridge Country Park is a riverside park on the Medway, about 4 miles from Maidstone, set around a medieval Kentish ragstone bridge. Wander the meadows and river paths, picnic on Bridge Meadow and let the children loose in the play area, keeping an eye out for otters along the river. It makes an easy family outing of a couple of hours.
Highlights
- Medieval ragstone bridge over the River Medway
- Riverside walks, including the Medway Valley Walk
- Children's play area and picnic meadow
- Grazed wildflower meadows and river wildlife
- Green Flag award winner every year since 2009
Good to know
- Dogs are welcome but must be on leads near the car park and play area, and are not allowed in the play area
- Fishing needs an Environment Agency rod licence and a day ticket
- Some meadows are grazed by cattle and ponies at times, when dogs must be kept on leads
Getting there
Teston Bridge Country Park, Teston Lane, Teston, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 5BXParking: Pay and display car park with disabled bays.
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