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Family Days Out, Museums & Galleries, Parks & Walks
Betteshanger Country Park
In Betteshanger
Family Friendly
Free
Former colliery site turned country park with cycle tracks, mountain bike trails, a play area, cafe and the Kent Mining Museum.
About Betteshanger Country Park
Betteshanger Country Park is on the site of the former Betteshanger colliery. Entry on foot or by bicycle is free; parking is charged all day, every day (published at the time of checking: up to 1 hour £2.50, 1 to 2 hours £3.50, 2 to 3 hours £4.50, over 3 hours £5.50, with a 20-minute grace period; Blue Badge holders park free after registering). The park has a 3.5km tarmac track, about 11km of mountain bike trails, a play area, bike hire and the Lamp Room cafe. The Kent Mining Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday 9.30am to 4pm.
Accessibility
Blue Badge spaces nearest the visitor centre; three accessible toilets; gravel main area, paths and slopes with some uneven surfaces; limited disabled access at the Colliers Gate rear entrance.
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