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Godmersham Park

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📷 David Anstiss · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.22113, 0.95082

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Pheasant
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Pheasant, Blackbird +59 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Pheasant, Blackbird +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green Tiger Beetle, Harlequin Ladybird, Dark-edged Bee-fly +1 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Green Tiger Beetle, Harlequin Ladybird, Dark-edged Bee-fly +1 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Stour Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeListed length 82.9 kmRegional walking route
North Downs Way (Canterbury loop)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Beech Walk & SculpturesWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Oftord to Canterbury CathedralWalking route

follows North Downs Way from Otford to Broughton Lees

Named routeRegional walking route
North Downs Way (Eastern)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
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Cycling

33 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 18Cycling route
Named routeRef 18National Cycle Network
Orange Tip TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Great Stour WayCycling route
Named routeNational Cycle Network
Pilgrims Cycle TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
NCN National Route 17Cycling route
Named routeRef 17National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 18Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Front Facade of Godmersham Park

📷 David Anstiss · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Front Facade of Godmersham Park

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦GODMERSHAM PARKHistoric site500 m→✦CHILHAM CASTLEHistoric site1.9 km→🌱Raised lower terraceUrban park2.5 km→🌱Top terraceUrban park2.5 km→🌱Middle terraceUrban park2.5 km→🌱Quiet gardenUrban park2.5 km→

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