Reculver accessibility
O.S Map 179 TR 225695 : Reculver Country Park: Nr Herne Bay
Kent Wildlife Trust are committed to improving accessibility at visitor centres and reserves alike.
Visitor Centre:
The visitor centres public areas are accessible. There is a public disabled toilet located nearby with radar key.
Nature Park:
There is a concrete path along the headland but the shore itself is not accessible.
For specific assistance, or to book groups with mobility issues phone: 01622 662012
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Reculver overview
O.S Map 179 TR 225695 : Reculver Country Park: Nr Herne Bay
The twin towers of St Mary's Church, set in the grounds of a Roman fort, are a distinctive feature on the North Kent coast. Each year thousands of birds stop off on long migration routes to and from the Arctic. Sand Martins nest in the cliffs and the grassland on top is a wildflower meadow, home to butterflies and skylarks. The coast is undefended and the constant landslips reveal the geology of the area.
The visitor centre has superb displays about the site and a range of information about the importance of the site for wildlife, history and geology.
THE CENTRE IS DUE TO REOPEN IN JULY WITH A NEW EXTENSION AS THE RECULVER CENTRE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND INTERPRETATION. It also has a shop and makes an excellent starting point for cliff top walks.
Opening Times / days
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Friday 10 July - Monday 13 July 11-5
- Thursday 16 July - Monday 31 August, open 5 days a week:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 11-5
- Friday 4 September-Sunday 1 November, open 3 days a week:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11-4
- Saturday 7 November-Sunday 21 March, open 2 days a week:
Saturday, Sunday 11-3
SUNDAY 12 JULY SPECIAL EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOVING THE RECULVER CHURCH INLAND MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
SPECIAL OPENING EXHIBITION- "ENERGY DOESN'T HAVE TO COST THE EARTH"- AN INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION FOR ALL THE FAMILY
The Centre is currently closed for the building of an extension. It is due to reopen in July 2009 for further information please ring Kent Wildlife Trust Headquarters on 01622 662012. The car park and cliff walk etc remain open during the building programme, for events during the closure please see the events pages.
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