How much is parking at Jeskyns?

Parking Charges

Up to 1 hour £1.50
Up to 2 hours £2.50
All day £3.50

Who owns Jeskyns Park?

Forestry Commission

Jeskyns
Created 2006
Operated by Forestry Commission
Status Open 7 days a week, dawn until dusk
Website www.forestryengland.uk/jeskyns

Can you cycle at Jeskyns?

Jeskyns is a haven for wildlife, so why not sit back and just listen and watch for a while. With large off lead areas, a fenced training area and even a Dog Activity Trail, Jeskyns is the perfect place for pooches! Gentle surfaced paths make cycling easy for the whole family. Please always give way to pedestrians.

How long is the Darnley trail?

6.2 miles
The Darnley Trail 6.2 miles (10km) A circular route for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians. It links Shorne Woods to the nearby Jeskyns and Cobham Wood sites south of the A2.

What time does Shorne Country Park open?

9am to dusk
9am to dusk or 9pm (whichever is earlier) Closed Christmas Day.

How do you pay for parking at Shorne Country Park?

In order to support social distancing rules, we encourage you to use the pay by phone option to pay for parking. It’s simple to use and the charges are the same as our pay and display machines. You can also pay anytime up until midnight on the day of your visit.

Is the cafe open at Shorne Country Park?

The café sells delicious snacks and baguettes and homemade soups and hot meals in the winter (up to an hour before closing time). The eco-kitchen sells a range of freshly handmade pizzas and is usually open from 12pm until 4:30pm during weekends and school holidays between April and October.

What time does shorne country park close?

Is Shorne Country Park pram friendly?

Pram / wheelchair / mobility friendly: The park is super accessible with cycle paths; wheelchair, walking stick and buggy friendly flat paths; a horse riding path and electric mobility vehicles available to hire. Parking: Pay and display, Monday to Friday, £2 Weekends and bank holidays, £3.

Can you fish at Shorne Country Park?

Fishing is permitted from dawn to dusk. NO NIGHT FISHING ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. Directions Shorne Wood Country Park is signposted off the A2 between Gravesend and Rochester at the Cobham/Shorne/Higham junction. Regular train services from London and Kent from Meopham, Sole Street, Gravesend and Higham.

Is there anything to do in Jeskyns woodland?

With a good network of surfaced walking trails, children’s play areas, café and even a dog activity trail, there is something for everyone to explore at any time of the year.

Where is the Jeskyns area in Kent England?

Jeskyns is near Cobham, in Kent, England. A former farm, now large open-space recreational area with areas being developed as new wildlife habitats.

Do you have to pay for parking at Jeskyns?

Both stop just the other side of the A2 and Jeskyns is 15minute walk from this point. Parking charges apply at Jeskyns Community Woodland. You can use RingGo* at Jeskyns Community Woodland which allows you to pay for parking online or via an app.

When is the cafe at Jeskyns open for business?

The cafe and toilets are open from 9.30am to 5pm daily. The cafe is currently running a takeaway service only. Jeskyns is home to 360 acres of newly planted woodlands, meadows and orchards.