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Tunbridge Wells Local Sights : LULLINGSTONE PARK VISITOR CENTRE |
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LULLINGSTONE PARK VISITOR CENTRE KINGFISHER BRIDGE, CASTLE ROAD, EYNSFORD Tel/Fax: (01322) 865995 Introduction Lullingstone Park dates back to mediaeval times as the deer park of Lullingstone Castle. The Visitor Centre is an environmental education base for the Park. Within the North Kent Downs A.O.N.B. the Park has 450 acres of public open space. Habitats include mature, mixed deciduous woodland, 140 acres (58.3 ha) of which form the Lullingstone Park S.S.S.I.. Facilities Environmental education programme for schools - National Curriculum science and geography. Fully-equipped classroom. School holiday "Mega" activity programme (3 - 11 yrs). "Friends" membership available. Special events, orienteering, talks, Christmas Dinner Walks. Groups welcome. Circular, waymarked walks. Horse route by permit. The Oak Tree Cafeteria, toilets, gift shop, parking, access to River Darent and nearby attractions. Contact: Education Officer: Dr. J. James Opening times Open all year. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day. Summer (Mar.-Oct.) hours 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.. Winter (Nov.-Feb.) hours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.. Free entry. How to get there Halfway between Sevenoaks and Dartford. Off A225 between Eynsford & Shoreham, 10-15 mins drive from M25 junction 3. Who to contact Mrs. P. Allen - Site Manager All enquiries to Lullingstone Park Visitor Centre, Kingfisher Bridge, Castle Road, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JF. Tel./fax./answerphone: (01322) 865995. |
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