Tyland Barn address
Located in Sandling, 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Maidstone on Blue Bell Hill (A229). The number 101 and 150 bus from Maidstone to Walderslade stop at Cobtree Golf Club, and the Barn is accessible via the footbridge. From the Chatham direction, only bus 150 stops adjacent to the Barn. Tyland Barn is the headquarters of Kent Wildlife Trust. The restored 17th century barn is accessible by bus, bicycle and car.
Tyland Barn Visitor Centre and Nature Park
Sandling Road
Maidstone
ME14 3BD
Weekdays: 01622 662012
Weekends: 01622 656471
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Tyland Barn accessibility
O.S Map 188 TQ 754593 : Tyland Barn Wildlife Park: Nr Maidstone (on Bluebell Hill)
Kent Wildlife Trust are committed to improving accessibility at visitor centres and reserves alike.
Visitor Centre:
Tyland Barn public areas are accessible, there is a disabled toilet available during opening hours.
Nature Park:
The grounds are uneven and may be muddy at times.
For specific assistance, or to book groups with mobility issues phone: 01622 662012
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Tyland Barn overview
O.S Map 188 TQ 754593 : Tyland Barn Wildlife Park: Nr Maidstone (on Bluebell Hill)
The restored 17th century barn is accessible by bus, bicycle and car. The Centre exhibitions are about wildlife and conservation with plenty of hands-on displays for children. The shop and tearoom caters for all ages. The shop specialises in Natural History publications, animal and bird homes and feeders.
A variety of kentish habitats surround this wooden barn The park is rich in wildlife with over 250 wildlflowers recorded. It has a large pond, meadow, chalk bank and scrub habitats, as well as a bird watching hide and displays on composting, ‘green picnics’ and a wide variety of different native plant species. The car park also has recycling facilities.
Opening times
February - December Tuesday to Friday 10am-5pm Saturday, Sunday 11am-4pm
SPECIAL EXHIBITION- ENERGY AWARENESS- LOTS OF THINGS TO DO FOR ALL AGES UNTIL 21ST JUNE
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