Shorne Woods Country Park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and has nearly 300 acres of woodland to explore and enjoy. Wild flowers abound in the coppice woodland and a network of ponds encourage lots of dragonflies.

Formerly part of the pleasure grounds of the Cobham Hall Estate, the park first opened to the public in 1987. It houses a magnificent sustainable Visitor Centre, with café, toilets, gift shop and visitor information, which is a great first stop to find out about all that the park has to offer. Out in the park, there are a huge variety of trails to explore, from the Trim Trail for those with fitness in mind to an Easy Access Trail for those less mobile. The park has two adventure play areas,(one of which is suitable for older children.

From June 21 st 2008, a further 18km of trails are opening to the public. These include the Heritage Trail, passing some of the most interesting historical features of the park, such as the foundations of a ruined medieval manor house and former RAF air raid shelters from WWII; the Explorer Trail, a challenging route taking in some of the best wild flowers, fungi and wetland areas of the park; and the Darnley Trail, a 10km circular route for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians through Shorne Wood Country Park and out into the local area through Cobham Park and Ashenbank, skirting the edges of Ranscombe Farm and Jeskyns.

Shorne Woods Country Park offers a great value day out for all.

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