‘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 In the afternoon head off to White Horse Farm where you’ll meet some gentle giants of the equine world - in the form of a Shire Horse Carriage Ride experience through the highways and byways of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
- 1 day
- 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 In the afternoon head off to White Horse Farm where you’ll meet some gentle giants of the equine world - in the form of a Shire Horse Carriage Ride experience through the highways and byways of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
Trosley Country Park
Take a family trip to the beautiful Trosley Country Park. There’s a host of activities including several fabulous adventure playgrounds as well as a variety of easy to navigate walking trails, including an easy access trail for buggies with a great trim trail along the route to entertain the kids! Not to mention the host of activities for the kids in the school holidays.
For older children why not stretch their legs with a 6 ½ mile pleasant walk along the southern edge of the North Downs taking in spectacular views across the North Downs and visiting the nearby village of Harvel.
Nearest Train Station Borough Green and on bus route 308
Trosley Country ParkTrosley Country Park Leaflet
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
White Horse Farm
Head over to White Horse Farm at Harvel to meet some gentle giants from the equine world. Enjoy the power and majesty of this amazing breed with a wonderful Shire Horse Drawn Carriage Ride through the beautiful North Downs AONB countryside! Make sure you pre-book this experience.
White Horse Farm
The Nevill Bull / The George
Visit The Nevill Bull pub at Birling, serving delicious locally supplied home cooked food and some amazing local ales to sample
Try the family run George pub at Trottiscliffe famous for its homemade shortcrust pies made with delicious local produce!
The Nevill BullThe George
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.