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Shenstone Park

1 ha

📷 Marathon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.45369, 0.16731

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 272m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Magpie +63 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Magpie +63 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Swollen-thighed Beetle, Harlequin Ladybird, Green Shieldbug +6 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Swollen-thighed Beetle, Harlequin Ladybird, Green Shieldbug +6 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

37 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Circular Walk from Darent Valley Path DWalking route
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LOOP link to Slade Green stationWalking route
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LOOP link to Crayford stationWalking route
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LOOP link to Purfleet stationWalking route
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link to Abbey Wood stationWalking route

Signed link from Abbey Wood station to the Green Chain Walk

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Cycling

182 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LCNCycling route
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Route (1)Cycling route
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LCN 18Cycling route
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NCN National Route 13Cycling route
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Wildlife to spot

Photos

Shenstone Park cows

📷 Marathon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Shenstone Park cows

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Central ParkUrban park4 km→🌱Hall Place GardensUrban park900 m→🌱Rose GardenUrban park3.8 km→🌱Formal GardensUrban park3.8 km→🌱Martens GroveUrban park600 m→🌱Russell ParkUrban park1.5 km→

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