Have you ever immersed yourself in your local countryside? If you are interested in the land and wildlife and being outdoors… then read on.

Here are  some local parks to Hadlow College for you to enjoy and explore:

  1. Haysden Country Park

Haysden Country Park is a nature reserve and country park local to the Tonbridge area. With beautiful scenery, the park is the perfect place to relax with a picnic or enjoy a stroll in the countryside. The park has two large lakes and a stretch of the river Medway running through it, so look out for a wide variety of wildlife.

  1. Tudeley Woods

Tudeley Woods is an ancient woodland located in Tonbridge. As an RSPB site, it is a refuge for a wide variety of birds. The woodland is full of beautiful flowers and butterflies, giving perfect views for your walks.

  1. Dene Park

Dene Park is a large woodland with many different pathways, great for walking in nature particularly with your dog. Located in Tonbridge, the Woodlands Trust site has a variety of deciduous trees and conifers.

  1. Broadview Gardens

We cannot forget our very own Broadview Gardens. Broadview Gardens & Garden Centre, comprising of four hectares of beautiful individually designed themed gardens built by Hadlow staff and students, it a perfect place to explore.

If you have a keen interest in countryside and the outdoors, why not have a look at our Land and Wildlife courses here at Hadlow College.