Betteshanger Park

Betteshanger Park 250 acre Park, near Deal in East Kent, w/ Wedding Venue, Cafeteria, Outdoor Activities & Cycle Track A range of bicycles and helmets are available for hire.
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Betteshanger Park sits on the former spoil heap and is an outstanding space for people to access and explore the outdoors. The 250-acre site is a centre for outdoor sporting and adventure activities. The Park provides access to a variety of environments including woodland, grassland and marshland. It is the most important cycling centre in East Kent, with a 3-kilometre road cycling track providing

safe, traffic free road cycling facilities. The track is ideal for families with its safe environment for children to ride and also for serious cyclists where training conditions are ideal. There is a further 10 kilometres of mountain bike trails, all of varying difficulty, designed to challenge and excite all levels of cyclist. Other activities at the Park include an outdoor playpark, military fitness, forest school, archery, den building, fossil hunting and geo-caching, plus a range of exciting seasonal events. Betteshanger Park can be easily reached by the A258 and has ample on-site parking. This page is the home of Betteshanger Sustainable Parks on Facebook. If you would like to receive regular updates from us, click the "Like" button at the top of the page to receive our messages in your personal news feed. We aim to share with you our news, events, life at the Park and to occasionally ask your opinion. Please leave your comments, share items with your friends and tell us what you think about Betteshanger Sustainable Parks. We encourage an open place for conversations, but we will remove posts that:
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LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THIS MONTH! ๐Ÿ“ธ A huge thank you to everyone who has already submitted their entries for our first Be...
31/08/2026

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THIS MONTH! ๐Ÿ“ธ

A huge thank you to everyone who has already submitted their entries for our first Betteshanger Park Photo of the Month competition...weโ€™ve loved seeing your amazing shots so far!

The competition closes tonight at 11:59pm.

If youโ€™ve captured a brilliant view, wildlife encounter or special moment at the Park during August, you can still submit up to three photos for the chance to have your winning image featured as our social media cover throughout September.

Enter before the deadline ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://tally.so/r/5B0LzQ

Photos must be your own and taken at Betteshanger Park. Entrants must be aged 18 or over and drone photography is not permitted.

We canโ€™t wait to choose our first winner!

๐ŸŽฏ Ready to test your aim?Our instructors will show you the techniques before you take aim and see if you can hit the bul...
26/08/2026

๐ŸŽฏ Ready to test your aim?

Our instructors will show you the techniques before you take aim and see if you can hit the bullseye!

Find out more here: https://www.betteshanger-park.co.uk/activities/axe-throwing/

๐Ÿช“ Suitable for beginners
๐ŸŽฏ Fun for families, friends and groups
๐Ÿ“ Book your session today

Looking for a chance to switch off and reconnect with nature?This September, Betteshanger Park becomes home to Lumora โ€“ ...
25/08/2026

Looking for a chance to switch off and reconnect with nature?

This September, Betteshanger Park becomes home to Lumora โ€“ a unique three-day wellness experience set amongst our beautiful woodland.

Take part in guided workshops beneath the trees, enjoy inspiring talks and movement sessions, or simply find a quiet spot and let the woodland work its magic.

Whether you're completely new to wellness or already on your journey, you're invited to experience the park in a whole new way.

๐Ÿ“… 18โ€“20 September 2026
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Day and weekend tickets available

Find out more and book your place at lumora-wellness.co.uk.

Lumora Mental Health Movement Mental Health Foundation KentOnline News

On 5th and 6th September, step into the Middle Ages for an action-packed family day out in the woodland at Betteshanger ...
25/08/2026

On 5th and 6th September, step into the Middle Ages for an action-packed family day out in the woodland at Betteshanger Park.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Thrilling combat demonstrations
๐Ÿน Have-a-go archery and axe throwing
๐Ÿ”ฅ Living history and traditional crafts
๐ŸŽถ Medieval music, dancing and open-air theatre
๐Ÿ– Hearty food, mead and locally brewed ale
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Handcrafted goods to browse and buy

๐Ÿ‘‘ Under-16s go FREE and adult tickets are just ยฃ7.35!

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September
โฐ 10amโ€“4pm

Gather your clan, tag your fellow adventurers and book your tickets now:
https://www.betteshanger-park.co.uk/event/medieval-festival/

๐Ÿฆด Unearth a real adventure at Betteshanger Park!Grab a hammer, search through ancient spoil heaps and discover fossils t...
25/08/2026

๐Ÿฆด Unearth a real adventure at Betteshanger Park!

Grab a hammer, search through ancient spoil heaps and discover fossils that are millions of years old. It's a hands-on experience that's perfect for curious kids, families and anyone who loves finding hidden treasures.

๐Ÿ“ Suitable for all ages
๐Ÿ”จ Equipment provided
๐Ÿก Keep your discoveries!

Book your Fossil Hunting adventure today before today's sessions fill up:
https://www.betteshanger-park.co.uk/activities/fossil-hunting/

๐Ÿƒ 30 MINUTES TO DISAPPEAR.Find somewhere to hide. Keep moving. Change your strategy. Do whatever you can to stay out of ...
24/08/2026

๐Ÿƒ 30 MINUTES TO DISAPPEAR.

Find somewhere to hide. Keep moving. Change your strategy. Do whatever you can to stay out of sight.

Because at 10am, the Hunters are coming.

Theyโ€™ll have radio comms, enhanced optics, a buggy and drone surveillance helping them track you down.

If they find you, youโ€™re out.

Still unfound at 1pm? Youโ€™ll earn an Unfound certificate and a place in the prize draw. ๐Ÿ‘€

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 10th October
๐ŸŽŸ ยฃ5pp | Family of 4 ยฃ15

Book now:
https://www.betteshanger-park.co.uk/event/betteshanger-hunted/

What have you spotted at Betteshanger Park lately? ๐Ÿ“ธIt could be a beautiful view, an unexpected wildlife encounter, a ch...
23/08/2026

What have you spotted at Betteshanger Park lately? ๐Ÿ“ธ

It could be a beautiful view, an unexpected wildlife encounter, a changing season or simply a moment from your visit that made you stop and take a photo.

You can submit up to three photographs to our new monthly competition. The winning image will become our social media cover photo for the following month, with full credit to the photographer.

Enter here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://tally.so/r/5B0LzQ

Photos must be your own and taken at Betteshanger Park. Entrants must be aged 18 or over and drone photography is not permitted.

Show us the Park through your eyes! ๐ŸŒฟ

Planning a trip to Betteshanger Park this summer? ๐ŸŒณGetting here is easy...whether youโ€™re driving, catching the bus, walk...
19/08/2026

Planning a trip to Betteshanger Park this summer? ๐ŸŒณ

Getting here is easy...whether youโ€™re driving, catching the bus, walking or cycling.

๐Ÿš— Parking available on site
๐ŸšŒ Stagecoach routes 81 & 85 stop outside the main entrance
๐Ÿšถ Walk in via the Main Gate or Colliers Gate
๐Ÿšฒ Cycling in? Thereโ€™s plenty of space to explore once you arrive too

https://www.betteshanger-park.co.uk/plan-your-visit/

THIS SUNDAY: Kent Minersโ€™ Festival returns to Betteshanger Park.Join us from 10:30amโ€“4pm for a full day of local heritag...
18/08/2026

THIS SUNDAY: Kent Minersโ€™ Festival returns to Betteshanger Park.

Join us from 10:30amโ€“4pm for a full day of local heritage, music and family entertainment, including:

โ›๏ธ Minersโ€™ banners and heritage displays
๐ŸŽผ Live music
๐ŸšŒ Vintage buses and classic vehicles
๐Ÿ Tiny Hooves goats
๐Ÿฐ Bouncy castle, games and crafts
๐Ÿ” Food, bar and stalls

Free vintage buses will also be running between Betteshanger Park and surrounding villages.

Sunday 23 August
10:30amโ€“4pm

See the full details and bus information here:
https://www.kentminingmuseum.co.uk/copy-of-about-us

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Sandwich Road
Deal
CT140BF

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