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Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve and Harrison Visitor Centre

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Kent Wildlife Trust lakes and woodland reserve in Sevenoaks with bird hides, nature trail, cafe and visitor centre. Pay-and-display parking.

About Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve and Harrison Visitor Centre

Kent Wildlife Trust reserve of lakes and woodland with bird hides, a nature trail, cafe, shop and visitor centre. The reserve states a parking charge only (weekdays £2.50, weekends £3.50, card only); it does not state an entry fee. Dogs are not allowed on the reserve except assistance dogs. The Trust lists a week’s closure for Christmas, from Monday 21 to Sunday 27 December, without saying whether the whole reserve or only the visitor centre closes.

Accessibility

Wheelchair users can reach the visitor centre, three hides and most of the nature trail. Six disabled parking bays and accessible toilets during visitor centre hours.

Where it is

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

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Eat and drink in Sevenoaks

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Shwen Shwen

Based in Sevenoaks

Sierra Leonean restaurant off Bank Street, Sevenoaks, serving West African dishes with an Afro-fusion menu. Book online.

Verified Oct 2026

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Castle Farm Shop

Based in Shoreham

Farm shop at Castle Farm, Shoreham: farm foods, seasonal produce, lavender products, hampers and Kent crafts, plus a coffee cart and seasonal events.

Verified Nov 2026

RestaurantsTakeaways

Sun Do Restaurant

Based in Sevenoaks

Chinese restaurant on Sevenoaks High Street with dine-in, set menu and takeaway menus.

Verified Oct 2026

Farm Shops & Producers

Bore Place Farm Gate

Based in Hall’s Green

Organic farm gate at Bore Place, Chiddingstone near Edenbridge: vegetables, ice cream, honey, yoghurt and kefir, plus a seasonal collect-from-farm veg box.

Verified Nov 2026

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