You don’t have to go far to discover something truly unique! The North Kent Woods and Downs is a newly designated National Nature Reserve, right on your doorstep and just moments away from Gravesend and Medway. What makes it special? It’s not just countryside – it’s a place where ancient woodlands like Ashenbank have stood for more than 350 years, providing home to rare species like the hazel dormouse and brown long-eared bat. It’s a landscape where you’ll find working farms, a vineyard, and miles of paths to wander, all protected through a partnership of local councils, conservation groups, and landowners. It’s yours to explore. Yours to enjoy. Yours to be part of. Join an event and discover what’s been here all along: www.nkwdnnr.org.uk The new NNR has been made possible with support from National Highways #NorthKentNNR #KingsNNRs #NatureNearYou #KentDowns #NationalNatureReserve Birling Estate Forestry England Gravesham Borough Council Kent County Council Natural England National Trust Medway Council Plantlife: saving wild plants Shorne Parish Council Tarmac The Woodland Trust Silverhand Estate West Kent Downs Countryside Trust Shorne Woods Country Park Trosley Country Park © Silverhand Estate, Lauren Hall, Woodland Trust (fb)

Digging deep at Lees Court Estate with Kent Archaeological Society 🏺⛏️ Join The Kent Archaeological Society for a hands-on community excavation at the historic Lees Court Estate. Dive into Kent's prehistoric past as you uncover Neolithic and Bronze Age burial monuments and artefacts, including flint tools and rare decorated pottery! 📆 Saturday 14th June 2025 ⏰ 11am to 4pm 📍 Lees Court Estate, Faversham 🎟️ Free (booking required) 🔗 Book your spot: https://bit.ly/3ZfjSDH This workshop is made possible through the kind support of Lees Court Estate, The Countess Sondes, and the Kent Archaeological Society. #KentArchaeology #KentDowns #LeesCourtEstate #ExploreKent #AncientHistory #Geopark Parc Opale (fb)