Lullingstone Country Park

Lullingstone Country Park Set in the Darent Valley, Lullingstone Country Park lies within the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, alongside the River Darent.
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Set in the picturesque Darent Valley, between Eynsford and Shoreham, Lullingstone Country Park has a wide range of habitats, from woodlands, grasslands and hedgerows through to a freshwater river and pond. The park is steeped in history, near to The Lullingstone Roman Villa which is is home to an old Iron Age settlement site. Lullingstone Castle is also is a short walk along the river path. During

the months of July and August the Hop Shop has tours of it's beautiful lavender fields, which are visible from park. This, together with safe access to the river Darent makes it a fantastic place for a family day out! Walks:
Woodland walk - distance 2 miles (3.2km)
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Darent Valley. The route includes semi - ancient woodland habitats with a variety of trees, flowers and fungi. There are also great displays of wild flowers in parts of the site during the summer months, especially on the Orchid Bank. Lullingstone Loop - distance 4 miles (6.4km). You will pass Lullingstone Roman Villa and Lullingstone Castle as you take in the magnificent views of the Darent Valley. Meet some of the park's most spectacular trees including the many Chestnuts and hornbeam, and some of the most notable oak trees in England. Discovery Trail - distance 1.5 miles (2.4km). This trail is designed for children with many wildlife sculptures, brass rubbings and play equipment along the way. Horse Route - distance 4 miles (6.3km). Riders are welcome at the park. Please pre book your parking space by calling 03000 411 811.

Looking for a great Father’s Day gift?
19/06/2026

Looking for a great Father’s Day gift?

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Even on a grey day the meadow is starting to fabulous as the path leads you up up through to the woodland!
12/06/2026

Even on a grey day the meadow is starting to fabulous as the path leads you up up through to the woodland!

Looking for your next walk? 🌿LLullingstone Country Parkhas been featured by EExplore Kentas one of Kent’s great walking ...
09/06/2026

Looking for your next walk? 🌿

LLullingstone Country Parkhas been featured by EExplore Kentas one of Kent’s great walking routes.

fans Follow the beautiful Darent Valley towards Shoreham and enjoy woodland, open countryside, stunning views and plenty of wildlife along the way.

Whether you’re looking for a gentle stroll, a family adventure or somewhere new to explore, Lullingstone is a great place to start.

You can also discover family trails, ancient woodland, chalk grassland and nearby attractions including LLullingstone Roman Villaand LLullingstone Castle

See the full walking route here 👇

https://explorekent.org/activities/lullingstone-park-walk/

One small action like slowing down and taking a walk can quite the noise in your head 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍♂️

If someone popped into your mind while reading this, share it with them 💚



👀 Looking for something wild to do this summer ⁉️We’ve got a fantastic line-up of outdoor adventures, hands-on activitie...
05/06/2026

👀 Looking for something wild to do this summer ⁉️

We’ve got a fantastic line-up of outdoor adventures, hands-on activities and family fun throughout August!

🌳 Clay Creations (12 August)
Get hands-on and creative as you make your very own pond dipping themed clay creations

🌳 Summer Forest School Campfire Fun (13 August)
Enjoy bushcraft, den building, campfire fun and a delicious toasted hot cross bun s’more

🌳 River Rangers (7 & 18 August)
Learn about the River Darent, collect natural materials and build a model raft to carry precious cargo downstream

🌳 Pond Dipping (12 & 17 August)
Discover the fascinating creatures living beneath the water’s surface and explore the wonderful world of pond life

All activities are led by our experienced Education Rangers and take place in the beautiful surroundings of Lullingstone Country Park

Spaces are limited and these popular sessions often sell out. So tag your besties and book a summer adventure!

https://events.kentcountryparks.co.uk/lullingstone/events

Thank you to all our volunteers. We couldn’t do it without you 💚🌳Behind every well-maintained path, newly planted tree, ...
03/06/2026

Thank you to all our volunteers. We couldn’t do it without you 💚🌳

Behind every well-maintained path, newly planted tree, restored habitat, repaired bench and welcoming green space, there’s often a volunteer making it happen.

Across Kent Country Parks, our volunteers give their time in all weathers. They’ve helped plant trees, improve access routes, clear scrub, manage habitats, maintain play areas, process logs, support conservation projects, tackle invasive species and care for some of our most special places.

They work alongside our Ranger teams, bringing enthusiasm, knowledge, friendship and a shared passion for the outdoors. Whether it’s a muddy winter work party, a sunny day planting trees, or sharing stories around a campfire at the end of a task, their contribution makes a real difference.

This Volunteers’ Week, we’d like to say a huge thank you to every volunteer across our parks. Your hard work helps protect wildlife, improve visitor experiences and ensure these special places can be enjoyed for generations to come.

If you’ve ever thought about getting outdoors, learning new skills, meeting like-minded people and giving something back to nature, we’d love to hear from you.

Did you know the Brimstone butterfly is one of the first butterflies to wake up each spring? 💛🦋These beautiful photos, t...
02/06/2026

Did you know the Brimstone butterfly is one of the first butterflies to wake up each spring? 💛🦋

These beautiful photos, taken by Sue North at Lullingstone Country Park last week, capture a Brimstone butterfly enjoying one of nature’s most important spring fuel stops… the humble dandelion.

Next time you’re out visiting , take a moment to look a little closer at the wildflowers around you. Nature’s most fascinating moments are often happening right under our noses. 🌼💚

📷 Photo credit: Sue North

Summer starts here at Lullingstone Country Park! 🌳😄Long sunny days, outdoor adventures, andmemory-making moments are bac...
29/05/2026

Summer starts here at Lullingstone Country Park! 🌳😄

Long sunny days, outdoor adventures, and
memory-making moments are back across
this summer.

From family trails and nature activities to,
bug hunts and craft events, there’s
something happening across our parks all
summer long.

Our events are designed to help families reconnect with nature, encourage children to explore outdoors and create affordable days out close to home.

https://events.kentcountryparks.co.uk/lullingstone/events

Our Early Settlers area is looking so enchanting in the sunlight this morning! Have you seen the cows and sheep?
28/05/2026

Our Early Settlers area is looking so enchanting in the sunlight this morning!

Have you seen the cows and sheep?

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Kingfisher Bridge, Castle Road
Dartford
DA40JF

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

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+443000411811

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