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Visit Wildwood Kent car-free
Wildwood has frequent buses from Canterbury, Sturry, Whitstable and Herne Bay. You can take the train to Canterbury, Sturry or Herne Bay, from where it is a short bus ride to Wildwood. Our journey planner will give you train and bus times.
Enjoy 50% off entry (standard individual tickets) when you arrive car-free with a valid train or bus ticket, bus pass or bike.
Cyclists welcome. National Route 1 passes through Fordwich, 3 miles from Wildwood. It’s a 5-mile cycle from Canterbury. Plan your route here.
Taxis from Canterbury or Sturry stations: Canterbury 01227 444444 or On Time Taxis 01227 450450
Taxis from Herne Bay station: Abacus 01227 283666, Clocktower Cars 01227 693155, Herne 01227 369999
A group of 3 or more can save 34% on train travel with GroupSave.
A South Downs Discovery Ticket covers travel on any bus within Kent, Sussex, Surrey and East Hampshire.
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at Wildwood Kent.
Getting to Wildwood Kent car-free
Here's our recommended route to Wildwood Kent. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus
Hop on the frequent Stagecoach Triangle bus or bus 6 from Canterbury Bus Station (Bay C4) or Herne Bay High Street, for a 20-30 minute ride to Wildwood, where the bus stops just outside. You can also catch the Triangle bus from Whitstable Harbour. Our journey planner will give you bus times.
By train
There are regular trains from London and Kent coast towns. Our journey planner will show you the quickest route to Wildwood from your local station, with bus connections and walking routes.
The nearest Stations are:
Canterbury East or Canterbury West – trains from London, Bromley, Chatham, Maidstone, Ashford, Dover and Ramsgate. Walk to Canterbury Bus Station (10-15 minutes) and catch Triangle bus or bus 6, the journey is less than 20 minutes.
Sturry – trains from London, Bromley, Maidstone, Ashford and Ramsgate. Cross to the bus stop on the other side of the road and catch Triangle bus or bus 6, the journey is just 6 minutes.
Herne Bay – trains from London, Bromley, Chatham, Sittingbourne, Ramsgate and Margate. The bus stop is next to the station, catch Triangle bus or bus 6, the journey is 20-30 minutes.
About Wildwood Kent
Explore 40 acres of ancient woodland, where you'll encounter native British wildlife from past and present, including bears, wolves and wild boar! While the little animals can go wild in the adventure playground, with Kent's biggest drop slide, wild fort and tree-top towers.
For any queries about visiting contact Wildwood Kent on 01227 712111 or info@wildwoodtrust.org
Address: Wildwood Trust, Wealden Forest Park, Canterbury Road, Herne CT6 7LQ. Visit Website