‘Shanks’ pony to horse drawn carriage ride in Kent Downs
Explore the beautiful Trosley Country Park, situated on the edge of chalk downland with breathtaking views, suitable for all the family, whatever their age. Either follow the accessible trim trail route through the pretty woodland with little legs or take a 6 ½ mile romp through surrounding Kent Downs National Landscape countryside
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- Food & drink available
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‘Shanks’ pony to horse drawn carriage ride in Kent Downs
Explore the beautiful Trosley Country Park, situated on the edge of chalk downland with breathtaking views, suitable for all the family, whatever their age. Either follow the accessible trim trail route through the pretty woodland with little legs or take a 6 ½ mile romp through surrounding Kent Downs National Landscape countryside

Trosley Country Park
Spend the afternoon in one of the Kent Downs AONB country parks. Trosley Country Park is great to get your wildings out into the fresh air. There’s a wonderful array of wildlife to see and several trails, suitable for buggies and wheelchairs too.
The Bluebell Café serves delicious homemade snacks, light meals and cakes made from local produce. Your dog will love their homemade dog biscuits!
Trosley Country Park
Harvel House Farm Shop / Bluebell Cafe
Along the Harvel Hike route you’ll pass Harvel House Farm shop, selling a mouthwatering selection of savoury foods including, pork and game pies, scotch eggs, quiche, cooked ham and their famous sausage rolls! As well as delicious cakes, sweets and fudge to keep those tired legs moving!
Or try a tasty seasonal menu made with local produce back at the Bluebell cafe at Trosley Country Park.
Harvel House Farm ShopBluebell Cafe
The Nevill Bull/George Pub
Visit The Nevill Bull pub at Birling, serving delicious locally supplied home cooked food for all the family.
Try the family run George pub at Trottiscliffe famous for its homemade shortcrust pies made with delicious local produce! A great family pub with a great children’s play area and childrens menu.
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Badgells Wood Bell Tents / North Downs Countryside Hideaway
Try a family glamping experience at Bagells Wood Bell Tents. The site is completely off grid (but does have hot water showers!) although a local pizza company (Stone Willy’s) will deliver to the campsite!
If it’s not camping weather try this self-catered North Downs Countryside Hideaway located close to Trosley Country Park and the North Downs Way. This compact modern space sleeps 4.
Bagells Wood Bell TentsNorth Downs Countryside Hideaway Stone Willy’sTravel
Train – Railway station at Gravesend/Higham/Strood/Snodland/Sole Street/Cuxton/Meopham/Longfield/ Borough Green – with regular train service to/from London
Bus – Take route 308 to Trosley & Harvel
Take bus route 305/306 from Trosley to Harvel
Cycle Hire – Cycles need to be booked in advance – good quality cycles available from £20 per day. Can be delivered and collected
Car Parking available at all suggested places.