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Palace Field

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Woodpigeon
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • Pond View Cafe and Tea Rooms — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidPicnic spotToilets

Best for

8 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +72 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +72 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Cheilosia, Sphaerophoria, Batman Hoverfly +51 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 21 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Darent Valley PathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Woodland Ramble, KnoleWalking route4 km
Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
North Downs Way (Eastern)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
Family Walk, KnoleWalking route5 km

This is a 5km walk over a mixture of hard surfaces and concrete. There are also sections of short grass and bare earth. Paths climb and descend throughout the walk. Dogs welcome on a lead. This walk is suited to visitors with sturdy pushchairs.

Named routeLength 5 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Pickmoss Lanepublic footpath · 48 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 48 mPath type: service
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Park Lanebridleway · 722 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 722 mSurface compactedPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

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