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To avoid serious traffic congestion in Canterbury it is always best to approach Wildwood from the A299 (Thanet Way) taking the Herne Bay turning then heading towards Canterbury on the A291. Visitors approaching from the West should come on the A2/M2 which turns into the A299 Click here to download detailed map Wildwood Trust, Herne Common, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7LQ Tel:0871 7820081 Special offer for those prepared to ditch the car... We want you to cut your environmental impact and travel by bus. So we are offering 50% off our standard tickets to those who come to Wildwood by Bus orTrain (If you cycle you can get in for free). A valid ticket for the day of travel will be required. (Children must be accompanied by an adult & not valid with any other offer or group visits. Not valid on a Family Ticket. If you have a bus pass you must ask the driver for a ticket for travel with the days date on it, which will be free. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. "Discounted Entry" form must be completed. Tickets issued from one stop above or below Wildwood will be refused entry, unless proof of residency is produced. Not valid on bank holiday weekends) |
 
Are you looking
for a special day out in Kent? Don't miss the opportunity to spend
an exhilarating day in the British wilderness! Features
More than 300 animals from over 50 species
 Set in 40 acres of Kentish woodland
Full Educational Programme
Groups welcome!
Facilities
Beaver Lodge Restaurant
 Woodland Play Area
Picnic Area
Souvenir Shop
Toilets
Car Park
Group Visits Wildwood warmly welcomes groups of all kinds – school parties, senior citizens, disabled, organisations and companies – we will accommodate your needs and help you to have a trouble-free day. We have a large restaurant, picnic tables and gift shop. School groups should refer to the information on our Education page. If you are thinking of bringing a coach party to Wildwood, please download our price list and booking form. Coach Party Prices and Booking Form Special Needs
Disabled parking areas are available for orange badge holders next to the entrance and Education Centre. People with visisual imparments can enjoy our Audiobook free of charge. You can download it here for any mp3 player. 'Discover Wildwood' The
Audio Book - mp3 16mb
Children's Parties Download our information and booking pack for all details on birthday parties at Wildwood and how to book. Please note that although our restaurant accepts birthday party bookings seven days a week, they cannot accept bookings 12.00-3.30pm (summer) or 12.00-2pm (winter). If you have any further queries please contact the Wildwood Education Department on 01227 712111 or email anne@wildwoodtrust.org Click here to download our Birthday Party Information and Booking pack Click here to download our Birthday Party Information and Booking pack
(50% off for all bus passengers) We want you to cut your environmental impact and encourage you to travel by bus. So we are offering 50% off standard entry to the park for any person who uses the bus and train to reach us. A valid ticket for the day of travel will be required. This Scheme will be be running from 1st January 2009. (Children must be accompanied by an adult & not valid with any other offer or group visits. Not valid on a Family Ticket. If you have a bus pass you must ask the driver for a ticket for travel with the days date on it, which will be free. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. "Discounted Entry" form must be completed. Tickets issued from one stop above or below Wildwood will be refused entry, unless proof of residency is produced. Not valid on bank holiday weekends)
Nearest Train Station - Sturry or Herne Bay. For times and services visit National Rail Enquiries There is a regular and fast bus service from the train stations to Wildwood.
There is a fast and regular bus service operating between Canterbury (passing Sturry train station) (No 6)) and Herne Bay (No 4) that will bring you to Wildwood's own bus stop. Kent County Council Public Transport Advice Kent Travel Line 0845 769 6996 Cycling Wildwood is only accessible along the A291 which is a very busy road with no cycle paths. Cyclists are very welcome (Some of Wildwood's staff cycle every day) but we would advise against children cycling to us. We can arrange secure storage of your bikes at the entrance. If you decide to cycle to us then your entry will be FREE to the park, all we ask is that you prove you have made your way to Wildwood by bicycle. We are working with the Canterbury City Council and The Blean Initiative to make a cycle path that links Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay to Wildwood. (Children must be accompanied by an adult & not valid with any other offer or group visits. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. "Discounted Entry" form must be completed. Not valid on bank holiday weekends)
Sorry, but we cannot allow dogs into the Wildwood due to the stress they cause our animals. If you are visually impaired and use a guide dog please contact the Wildwood office so we can arrange access at no extra cost.
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Disabled toilet
facilities. Wildwood paths are strengthened to give wheel chair access,
but we advise that wheelchair users have a moderately fit helper to push
them around the site. Wildwood is suitable for small electric powered
chairs. Wildwood has its own wheelchairs that visitors can use. To
book a chair 
telephone 0871 7820081
Public
Transport 
Sorry,
No Dogs
Useful Links A huge amount of information about wildlife and the environment is accessible via the internet. Listed here are web sites which provide information about British wildlife.
Sponsors Canterbury City Council work with us on a number of important projects, including our wild horse project. The Blean Initiative works to promote the Blean Woods which are internationally recognised as important for wildlife. Designations include National Nature Reserve - managed specifically for its wildlife, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a County Wildlife Site – a site of importance within the County of Kent, and a Local Nature Reserve Canterbury Mazda who donate the the great B series pick up truck - Thanks Canterbury Mazda Pfizer at Sandwich - Pfizer have supported a number of our conservation projects and helped build our education centreViridor Credits have donated £18,000 towards a project to upgrade out facilities for disabled children
Information About Wildlife BBC Online www.bbc.co.uk/nature Tiscali www.tiscali.co.uk/reference/encyclopedia/wildlife Mammal Society www.abdn.ac.uk/mammal Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) www.wwf-uk.org/home.shtml
Mammals Trust UK www.mtuk.org London Wildlife Trust www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/london/wildinfo/wildfact.htm UK Safari www.uksafari.com Conservation Organisations ‘Wharfe’ website www.habitat.org.uk/wildlife.htm Young People’s Trust for Environmental Conservation www.yptenc.org.uk Wildfile www.wildfile.co.uk UK Biodiversity Website www.ukbap.org.uk Kent & Medway Biological Record Centre www.kmbrc.org.uk The IUCN UK Committee www.iucn-uk.org IUCN Red List of Threatened Species www.redlist.org Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) www.jncc.gov.uk English Nature (EN) www.english-nature.org.uk National Biodiversity Network (NBN) www.nbn.org.uk National Federation for Biological Recording (NFBR) www.nfbr.org.uk National Federation of Badger Groups (NFBG) www.nfbg.org.uk The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) www.bats.org.uk Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, Oxford University www.wildcru.org Kent Wildlife Trust www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk The Wildlife Trusts www.wildlifetrusts.org The Mammal Society www.abdn.ac.uk/mammal Wolf Trust UK - useful source of information www.anglianwolf.com - a sanctuary for wolves in North Bedfordshire that supports and raises funds for wolf conservation. British Wildlife Centre - a great wildlife centre in Surrey - www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk Information on animal rescue centres in Kent We are sorry but Wildwood Trust cannot accept sick and injured animals brought to us by members of the public. Our vets and the zoo licensing authority advise us that we should not allow injured or sick animals found by members of the public inside the park boundaries as this increases the chance of transfer of disease to Wildwood's animals. Please try one of these organisations who will be in a better position to help you: Contact your nearest vet if you are at all concerned about an animal's welfare - many vets do not charge for wildlife injuries. LORD WHISKY ANIMAL SANCTUARY - CANTERBURY FOLLY WILDLIFE RESCUE FRIENDS OF ANIMALS LEAGUE HEDGEHOG CARE - BROMLEY , KENT PEOPLE'S DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS - CHATHAM PHOENIX ANIMAL RESCUE SHEPWAY ANIMAL RESCUE SWALE BIRDS OF PREY & ANIMAL REHABILITATION CENTRE WEST KENT BADGER GROUP WILLOW WILDLIFE RESCUE |
