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Set in the Darent Valley, Lullingstone Country Park lies within the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, alongside the River Darent.
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Set in the picturesque Darent Valley, between Eynsford and Shoreham, Lullingstone Country Park has a wide range of habitats, from woodlands, grasslands and hedgerows through to a freshwater river and pond. The park is steeped in history, near to The Lullingstone Roman Villa which is is home to an old Iron Age settlement site. Lullingstone Castle is also is a short walk along the river path. During the months of July and August the Hop Shop has tours of it's beautiful lavender fields, which are visible from park. This, together with safe access to the river Darent makes it a fantastic place for a family day out! Walks:
Woodland walk - distance 2 miles (3.2km)
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Darent Valley. The route includes semi - ancient woodland habitats with a variety of trees, flowers and fungi. There are also great displays of wild flowers in parts of the site during the summer months, especially on the Orchid Bank. Lullingstone Loop - distance 4 miles (6.4km). You will pass Lullingstone Roman Villa and Lullingstone Castle as you take in the magnificent views of the Darent Valley. Meet some of the park's most spectacular trees including the many Chestnuts and hornbeam, and some of the most notable oak trees in England. Discovery Trail - distance 1.5 miles (2.4km). This trail is designed for children with many wildlife sculptures, brass rubbings and play equipment along the way. Horse Route - distance 4 miles (6.3km). Riders are welcome at the park. Please pre book your parking space by calling 03000 411 811.

04/11/2026

🏆 Never been to Lullingstone Country Park? Here’s a golden reason to visit! 🌟

It’s official! Lullingstone Country Park is celebrating Gold Award in this years South & South East in Bloom competition 👏 👏 👏

Part of the RHS Britain in Bloom campaign, these awards celebrate the care that goes into protecting our countryside, wildlife and the special places we love to explore.

Ancient woodlands, spectacular wildflower meadows, beautiful countryside walks, a children’s play area and a lovely café. What’s not to love?

Tag someone you’d love to take along!

02/11/2026

Our popular Christmas Dinner at Lullingstone Country Park is back for 2026, and we’d love you to join us!

🎶 ‘Tis the season to be jolly so follow la la la us and escape the hustle & bustle this season.

Enjoy a little festive cheer at our award-winning country park with a festive quiz, just for fun, followed by a traditional Christmas dinner on 8th, 9th & 10th December.

Who would you bring along for a little Christmas cheer? 👇
https://events.kentcountryparks.co.uk/lullingstone/events/christmas-dinner-and-quiz?event_id=21924849&company_id=37006&chain_id=8561

01/11/2026

🎄👀 What’s On This Christmas at Kent Country Parks? 🎅✨

🎄👀 Don’t miss what’s coming this Christmas! 🎅 Tap the link below to see what’s on at Brockhill, Lullingstone, Shorne Woods and Trosley Country Parks.

https://events.kentcountryparks.co.uk/events ✨

🎄👀 Save or share our poster!
Our QR code makes it easy to find our Christmas events whenever you need to start planning your festive fun! ✨

30/10/2026

🎃 It's close to midnight… and something spooky is glowing in the dark! 👻

There’s a whole season of adventure waiting at Kent Country Parks! 🍁

👀 What will you discover around the next corner?
Wrap up warm, pull on your wellies and bring your little explorers along. The adventure doesn’t stop when Halloween ends!

29/10/2026

🦊🍂 Little hands, BIG imaginations! 🎨🐾

🐾 Look at the amazing woodland creatures our little artists made at Lullingstone Country Park! 🦊🍂

🐾 From cheeky foxes to adorable hedgehogs, our Woodland Animal Autumn Crafts was full of colour, creativity and happy little faces! 🍂

🐾 A big WELL DONE to all our budding artists! 🦊

🦊🍂 Wish you were here? Keep following our events page for more family fun and crafty adventures!

🍂 https://events.kentcountryparks.co.uk/lullingstone/events

22/10/2026

We're hiring a Weekend Duty Manager for our Visitor's Centre at Shorne Woods Country Park. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Kent County Council, Country Parks team who provide leisure, educational, events, venue hire and café services across 9 Country Parks in Kent.

Apply now: 👉 https://jobsearch.kent.gov.uk/jobs/job/Weekend-Duty-Manager/15360

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

21/10/2026

What's On this October half term in Kent ⁉️
🎃 OCTOBER HALF-TERM AT LULLINGSTONE! 🧙‍♀️🕷️
We’ve got some frightfully fun family events waiting for you this Halloween season!

🧙‍♀️🕷️ Halloween Trail from Saturday 17 October
Halloween Trail, available to buy (or collect if prepaid) from the Visitor Centre Reception. Collect a pencil & trail to follow the clues on a given route around the park. Small prize for each completed sheet to be collected from the cafe.

🧙‍♀️🕷️ Spooky Clay Creations on Monday 26 October
Children age 3-10 can squish, shape and decorate clay to create creepy creatures, friendly ghosts, pumpkins, monsters and more! A fun hands-on activity perfect for all!

🧙‍♀️🕷️ Wiggly Wild Halloween Show! Tuesday 27 October
Back by popular demand! Join us for a hands-on Wiggly Wild experience! Including Cornsnake, Bearded Dragon, Giant Millipede, Giant Stick Insects, Tailless Whip Scorpion, Fire Bellied Toad, Giant Hissing Cockroaches...

🧙‍♀️🕷️ Halloween Hocus Pocus on Friday 30 October
Come and join us for a spooktaclular forest school craft and camp fire activity. Make some Halloween craft including a wand and a broom stick. Gather around the campfire enjoy hot chocolate, a spooky story and toast a marshmallow. Suitable for children aged 3 and over

Planning your day out? Places are limited, so don’t leave it until the witching hour! Make time to explore Lullingstone Country park while you are here. Please ensure you check closing times as this is seasonal.

Usual car park charges apply. Wear suitable outdoor clothing & footwear. Enjoy the countryside, walking routes and facilities at one of Kent’s beautiful country parks.

🎃 Booking is recommended where shown. Car parking charges apply.
🔗 https://events.kentcountryparks.co.uk/lullingstone/events

17/10/2026

Sorry this event has sold out. Well almost!

Monday 26 October
@ 1:30PM - 7 tickets left
@ 3PM - 12 tickets left

Don't miss out, book now! https://events.kentcountryparks.co.uk/lullingstone/events/spooky-clay-creations?event_id=21923405&company_id=37006&chain_id=8354

09/10/2026

🎃 October Half-Term in Kent?
We’ve got a few tricks, treats and creepy crawlies up our sleeves!

🦊 Woodland Animal Autumn Crafts
Get creative with foxes, owls and wonderful woodland-inspired masterpieces!

🐛 Wiggly Wild Halloween!
Creepy crawlies, fascinating creatures and a wildly entertaining Halloween adventure!

👻 Halloween Trail!
Follow the spooky woodland trail, uncover surprises and claim a little treat!

🎃 Spooky Clay Creations!
Little hands, big imaginations and some frightfully fun Halloween crafts!

🧙‍♀️ Halloween Hocus Pocus!
A spellbinding woodland adventure packed with Halloween magic and campfire treats!

🍂 From crafty creations to creepy crawlies, there’s plenty of family Halloween fun waiting at Lullingstone Country Park this October!

Don’t wait until the witching hour, book your half-term adventure today!

06/10/2026

Goats and views!

Have you been to Preston Hill yet? Its our sister park over the road from Lullingstone. Did you know there is also a circular way marked trail taking you from the country park through Shoreham and up into Preston Hill and back to Lullingstone for a well earned slice of cake?

The views from Preston Hill are pretty special. Made even better by our herd of Cheviot goats conservation grazing!

Address

Kingfisher Bridge, Castle Road
Dartford
DA40JF

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+443000411811

Website

https://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/kent-country-parks/find-a-kent-country-park/lullingstone-country-park

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