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Pegwell Bay Country Park

Accessible
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Free

Free-to-enter country park on Pegwell Bay with a circular sea wall path, bird hide, play area and cafe, and the way into the nature reserve.

About Pegwell Bay Country Park

A Kent County Council country park on the Stour estuary, and the access point to the Sandwich and Pegwell Bay nature reserve. There is a play area, bird hide, public toilets and a cafe (weather dependent). Dogs are allowed on leads in the car park, off lead only in the dog walking area, and under control in the reserve. Car parking is charged: at the time of checking, £2.30 a day Monday to Friday and £3.30 at weekends and bank holidays. The 44 bus runs hourly between Ramsgate and Canterbury via Pegwell.

Accessibility

A circular solid path around the sea wall is wheelchair accessible. Step-free access, accessible parking and an accessible toilet are stated. Access to the saltmarsh and mudflats is restricted.

Where it is

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

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