Parks & Nature Reserves
Enjoy walking around the gardens or relax watching the wildlife
on the lake. Facilities also include tea rooms, children's play
area and BBQ area, plus putting green and grass tennis courts at
Russell Gardens adjacent to Kearsney Abbey.
Beautiful gardens within a tranquil setting within
Dover Town. Facilities include a childrens play area, tennis courts
and mini football.
The new 200-acre regenerated green space and leisure park on the
site of the former Betteshanger Colliery spoiltip. From cycling to
bird-watching, running to geocaching, Fowlmead offers a great day
out
Pfizer Monks' Wall Nature Reserve is a 5 minute walk across the
bridge from the quay in Sandwich and is ideal for seeing wild duck
and other wildlife in a wetland habitat. This reserve recreates,
from arable fields, traditional wet grazing meadows once common to
the flood plain of the River Stour. The habitat attracts large
numbers of wintering wildfowl and waders from the arctic that find
sanctuary in the reserve, while breeding waterfowl and other
wetland species occur in the summer.
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory and Field Centre
SBBOT is an independent conservation charity that works to
maintain the local environment and to monitor the changes in bird,
butterfly, dragonfly and all other species in the area. The
Observatory offers a modern field centre with accommodation.
1.5 miles of winding paths escort you through this wonderful 15
acre man made nature reserve. Enjoy many waterways, woodland,
grassland, variety of birds and wildflowers. Free enjoyable visit
for all ages.
Western Heights Local Nature Reserve and Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty (AONB) surround the extensive fortifications dating
from the earthworks 1779, 1804-1815 fortifications and from the
1850's. There are fine views over the English Channel, Dover Castle
and the White Cliffs of Dover. Access via South Military Road (A20
Western Hieghts roundabout) or via Cowgate steps along the North
Downs. Discover the history and wildlife of the site on three
waymarked walking routes, contained in a free colour leaflet. Good
place to see chalk downland wildflowers and wildlife.
This Local Nature Reserve is a gateway to the Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a good place to see the wild
flowers and butterflies of ancient chalk grassland, with dramatic
views over Dover. Access from Elms Vale Recreation Ground, where
there is a free car park and an information panel. A free leaflet
is available showing the walking routes with information about
wildlife and history. An Orienteering and Tree Trail Course is set
up over Whinless Down. Free maps and details for orienteering are
available.