Visit nature’s heritage coast
Immerse yourself in the Kent Downs and discover biological sites of special scientific interest in Lympne and Etchinghill. Spend your morning taking in the spectacular views across Folkestone, walking around Creteway Down. Part of Creteway Down is a Site of Special Scientific Interest of European importance for wildlife, especially orchids. After lunch, explore two more wildlife and heritage havens. There are wonderful places to eat and stay from afternoon tea at Port Lympne to traditional English Fayre at a country pub.
- 1 day
- Folkestone
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Visit nature’s heritage coast
Immerse yourself in the Kent Downs and discover biological sites of special scientific interest in Lympne and Etchinghill. Spend your morning taking in the spectacular views across Folkestone, walking around Creteway Down. Part of Creteway Down is a Site of Special Scientific Interest of European importance for wildlife, especially orchids. After lunch, explore two more wildlife and heritage havens. There are wonderful places to eat and stay from afternoon tea at Port Lympne to traditional English Fayre at a country pub.
Travel
Train – Folkestone train station is the nearest station. However, it’s not walkable to Port Lympne. You can get a bus from Folkestone to Port Lympne.
Bus – Port Lympne Animal Park is the nearest bus stop. The bus routes nearby include 10.
Parking – there is a car park at Port Lympne Animal Park.