The Spinney
Plan your visit
Getting here
51.39773, 0.92228
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Black-tailed Godwit
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- ☕Brian & Sue's Diner — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Black-tailed Godwit
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- ☕Brian & Sue's Diner — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Family friendly
Very strong match
playground, café, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space
Playgrounds
Very strong match
playground, toilets, café, parking
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Black-tailed Godwit, Wigeon +73 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Black-tailed Godwit, Wigeon +73 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Pouting Woodlouse-fly, 7-spot Ladybird, Scaeva pyrastri +15 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
King Charles III England Coast Path: Whitstable to IwadeWalking route
Saxon Shore WayWalking route262 km
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
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