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Holmes Park

2 ha

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦97+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Turnstone and Herring Gull
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Vere Road Car Park 208m away — 10 car parks within reach, toilets nearby

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· PaidToilets

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Turnstone, Herring Gull, Carrion Crow +94 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Turnstone, Herring Gull, Carrion Crow +94 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Western Conifer Seed Bug, 7-spot Ladybird, Firebug +75 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Western Conifer Seed Bug, 7-spot Ladybird, Firebug +75 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Ramsgate to Whitstable

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Turner & Dickens WalkWalking route
Named routeRef T&DLocal walking route
Augustine CaminoWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Folkestone to RamsgateWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Ramsgate to WhitstableWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Nelson Placepublic footpath · 33 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 33 mPath type: service
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Cycling

63 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN Regional Route 15 (Kent)Cycling route
Named routeRef 15Regional cycle route
N/ACycling route131 m
Named routeRef 15Length 131 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route112 m
Named routeRef 15Length 112 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route92 m
Named routeRef 15Length 92 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route292 m
Named routeRef 15Length 292 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route296 m
Named routeRef 15Length 296 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface pavementslabs
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Church Roadrestricted byway · 87 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 87 mSurface asphaltPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Holmes Park Recreational Ground

Holmes Park Recreational Ground

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