Wilder Kent Awards
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The Wilder Kent Awards is a scheme set up to recognise and reward the work schools, businesses and community groups are doing in helping us create a #WilderKent.
Join us for the Wilder Kent Awards Ceremony 2025-2026: a celebration of the people and projects helping nature thrive across Kent. This special event brings together schools, community groups, businesses and town councils, along with our fantastic Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, to recognise inspiring action for wildlife and wild places across Kent. The ceremony is a chance to celebrate achievements, share stories and come together as part of the growing Wilder Kent community.
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Chapel House Estate
This year, we are delighted to announce that we have partnered with the stunning Chapel House Estate who will be our host venue.
Chapel House Estate were the perfect partner for the 2025-2026 awards due to their commitment to sustainability through biodiversity-friendly land management, habitat creation for wildlife and environmentally responsible practices across the estate.
Chapel House Estate 
Keynote speaker
We are also very excited to be welcoming our keynote speaker for this year: Giles Clark. Giles, who lives in Kent, is a conservationist, wildlife presenter and passionate advocate for nature. Through his work, he has helped bring stories of conservation, species protection and the human connection to wildlife to audiences across the UK and beyond.
Giles Clark Event information:
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Date
Saturday 7th March 2026
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Time
13:30-14:00 - Arrival and refreshments
14:00-16:00 - Wilder Kent Awards ceremony
16:00-17:00 - Chapel House grounds tours, mingling/networking and guest departure
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Location
Chapel House Estate, Ramsgate
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Accessibility
Step-free access is available throughout the key event spaces. Accessible toilets are available in the Thorne Barn and restaurant. Designated disabled parking bays are located close to the restaurant. Assistance dogs are welcome across the estate.
Photography notice: Please be aware that photographers will be present at this event to capture images for promotional and reporting purposes. If you do not wish to be included in any photographs, please let a member of Kent Wildlife Trust staff know on the day and we will do our best to ensure your wishes are respected.
Taking part in the Wilder Kent Awards has been an extremely positive and rewarding experience for our whole school community. The framework has helped us recognise, value and build upon the environmental work that was already important to us, while also inspiring new ideas and deeper reflection.Nicholas Robbins - Temple Ewell CEP School
How do I get to Chapel House Estate?
By Car
Chapel House Estate is easily accessible by car with on site parking:
- Chapel House Estate, Thorne Hill, Minster, CT12 5DS
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By Train
The closest train station to Chapel House Estate is Thanet Parkway Station, with Southeastern High-Speed services running directly from Ashford International, Ebsfleet International, Canterbury, Margate and Ramsgate.
We will be offering a shuttle service to and from the station which must be booked in advance via your RSVP. If you did not request this in your RSVP but would like to take us up on this service, please contact the team on [email protected] and we'll be happy to help.
Extend the celebrations with a dining reservation
Chapel House Estate's number nine restaurant hosts generous feasts filled with the best seasonal, local food, where everyone is welcome. Why not book a table from 5:30pm - the perfect way to end the day of celebrations.
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Sponsor the Wilder Kent Awards
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Become a valued sponsor of the prestigious Wilder Kent Awards, an esteemed platform that recognises and celebrates outstanding achievements for nature.
Wilder Kent Awards Winners 2024
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The natural world isn't just something for us to enjoy; it sustains us. The decline of nature puts our very survival and prosperity under threat. It doesn't have to be like this; together we can create a Wilder Kent.