Summer Day Out Exploring Wingham Wildlife Park

Looking for a family fun day out? Then why not head to Wingham Wildlife Park.

Wingham Wildlife Park is a fantastic family run park that house the largest number of animal species out of all wildlife parks and zoos in Kent. It is packed full of beautiful animals from Moon bears giraffes, chimps, meerkats, tigers and even some very exclusive dinosaurs.

Choose to either picnic at one of the many picnic tables provided at the park or grab a treat in the café. With one café at the entrance to the park and the other located with the indoor play area.

It’s very hard to choose a favorite part but I do love the giraffes, they are just beautiful.

If you’re looking for that something extra special then you could book an animal experience or a VIP guided tour.

With an excellent indoor play area and an expanding outdoor play area, a season ticket is great for you to keep the children entertained all year round.

It’s a wonderful place to take a visit on your own, with your family or maybe as a couple or with friends, no matter who you visit with you will not be disappointed.

With the whole park having step free access it’s a great place for everyone to enjoy.

My top tip would be to go early and spend the whole day immersed in this truly brilliant wildlife park.

Interesting note: The wildlife park had fantastic local support during COVID-19 from people purchasing off the Amazon wish list, they were really overwhelmed with the support from people. Keepers hosted many Facebook lives that were just truly wonderful when so many people could not leave their homes. Let’s remember people’s kindness during COVID-19 didn’t keep the money rolling in the bank and they will need support to keep their amazing wildlife Park going and I can tell you is worth every single penny for a visit or maybe two or three.

August 16, 2021 0

Coexistence

Coexistence- we can live together successfully. The day Mum and I stumbled upon these beautiful herds of elephants in Green Park London 🐘. Think we may need to take another trip to see them again anyone coming?

Check out the CoExistence website, simple things mean we can live in harmony. I try to make my garden a haven for wildlife with simple things, a part of the garden that we do not mow, a bee drinking tray, a small bird bath. These things are simple and inexpensive why not try something different for wildlife in your garden this year.

P.S. I would love to bye one of these elephants don’t think I have the space or money right now 😉🐘

June 22, 2021 0

Ancient Woodland

Next time you walk into the woods spend a little time looking at the magic they create.

Ancient woods are areas of woodland that have persisted since 1600 in England and Wales, and 1750 in Scotland.

They are relatively undisturbed by human development. As a result, they are unique and complex communities of plants, fungi, insects and other microorganisms.

How do I know if I’m exploring an ancient woodland? Look out for indicator species these include the commonly know bluebells, primroses and wood anemones or the less commonly known scaly male fern or hazel gloves fungus.

#RespectProtectEnjoy

April 7, 2021 0

Mount Ephraim Gardens

Mount Ephraim House & Gardens are privately owned and lie between Canterbury and Faversham in Kent. Entry prices are reasonable with an excellent value annual option.

My Mum and I visited the gardens on Friday 26th June as the Covid19 pandemic social distancing rules aloud us. We arrived in the car park in our separate cars and walked to purchase our tickets at the entrance gate building. With excellent procedures in place including hand sanitizer, contactless payments and a glass screen. We were informed that the tea room was offering a takeaway service if we wished to use it – we all know that I will end up getting something yummy from the tea room.

We were provided with a map and asked to follow the route one way to ensure that social distancing could be easily facilitated.

There is a stunning Japanese rock garden & water garden, arboretum, Miz Maze and a beautiful walled garden near the tea room. You can take as much time as you wish exploring the many parts of the gardens then a stop off at the tea room for refreshments.

Picnics are welcome at the gardens, a great reason to buy an annual pass – remember to always take your rubbish home with you.

Remember now more than ever our local attractions will need support as tourist numbers will be much lower than normal. Why not plan your visit now?