Fowlmead Country Park, a fabulous tourist attraction, situated between Deal and Sandwich in Kent, offers a fresh-air day out for all the family with great walks in Deal and cycle rides.
Fowlmead Country Park ,situated between Deal and Sandwich, is located amid open landscape, overlooking the Kent coast.
Formerly a Kent coalfield site, this £18.8m development is an example of regeneration at its best, providing activities such a walking, cycling, pony trekking and interests for everyone, whatever their age or abilityin the Deal and Sandwich area.
Keen cyclists will find the only international standard cycle track in Kent. A popular venue for disabled hand cycling, the local Deal Triathlon Club, V C Deal and Spokes.
Families can enjoy cycle rides along the Fowlmead Country Park tracks without the danger and noise of busy roads. Fowlmead Country Park is perfect for picnics so why not bring your lunch?
There is an abundance of wildlife to see and take an interest in at Fowlmead Country Park, including animals, insects, birds, trees, shrubs and flowers. There is a platform for keen bird watchers overlooking the rich coastal plains, sweeping down to the sea at Deal beach and sandy shores of Sandwich bay.
Deal has national walkers status and you will find a selection of great walks in Deal at Fowlmead Country Park to suit all ages and abilities
The Park is used by local Deal walking clubs and groups and is the focal point of the annual 'White Cliffs Walkers Challenge. which attracts keen walkers from all over the UK.
Pony lovers can enjoy short treks through the Fowlmead Country Park on specially designated routes.
Lovers of the arts will be thrilled with Fowlmead Country Park's Art & Sculpture Park, which promises to be a hub of creative expression and activity for all ages over the coming year.
There is also a fun BMX Cycling Park , in which riders can safely hone their amazing skills whilst learning about cycle safety.
The nearby towns of Deal & Sandwich have excellent cycle hire facilities for those who wish to visit the park by bike.
There is ample parking at Fowlmead Country Park, with specially designated areas for the disabled.
There are many local pub restaurants in the Deal and Sandwich area of Kent, with great facilities for a stress free day out within an easy distance from the park. Details can be found in the restaurant section of The Best of Deal & Sandwich.
With so much on offer at The Fowlmead Country Park at Betteshanger, near Deal in Kent, isn't it time you came?
Open Seven Days a week from 10.00am until 6pm
Keep an eye on the Events Section Of The Best Of Deal & Sandwich for the best days out Deal & Sandwich have to offer!
Keep an eye on the Events Section Of The Best Of Deal & Sandwich for the best days out Deal & Sandwich have to offer!