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Wildwood Trust

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Set in forty acres of ancient woodland, Wildwood, near Canterbury is a British wildlife park and conservation charity with a stunning collection of over 200 British animals in semi-natural enclosures, laid out around a twisting woodland trail.

A visit to Wildwood is an inspirational way to learn about the natural history of Britain by seeing our native wildlife, both past and present. 

See wolves, foxes, deer, badgers, owls, wild horses, lynx, beavers, wild cats, bison, squirrels, wild boar, otters and many more as you walk around the trails through our British ancient woodland.

Finish your day by letting your kids go wild in our large adventure play park featuring Kent’s tallest vertical drop slide, zip wire, wild fort, twisting tube slide and tree-top towers, there is also a special area for under-5’s.

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Pricing

Adult (18+): £15.00 (without 10% voluntary contribution: £13.64)

Child (3-17): £12.00 (without 10% voluntary contribution: £10.91)

Senior: £14.00 (without 10% voluntary contribution: £12.73)

Student: £14.00 (without 10% voluntary contribution: £12.73)

Family: £45.00 (without 10% voluntary contribution: £40.91)

Under 3's: Free

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Address

Wildwood Trust Herne Common Herne Bay CT6 7LQ

Contact

info@wildwoodtrust.org 01227 712 111

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Opening Times

Seasonal admission times: Autumn: 10am - 4pm (park closes 5pm) Winter: 10am - 3pm (park closes 4pm) Spring: 10am - 4pm (park closes 5pm) Summer: 10am - 5pm (park closes 6pm)

Coaches welcome
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Groups welcome
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