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Parks & Walks

White Horse Wood Country Park

Kent County Council country park on Detling Hill in the Kent Downs, near the remains of Thurnham Castle and the North Downs Way.

About White Horse Wood Country Park

Access is from the southbound A249 at Detling Hill. The car park is pay and display. Visit Maidstone notes the overgrown remains of Thurnham Castle within the park.

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 29 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

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