Country Parks & Forests in Sittingbourne
There are 37 country parks & forests in and around Sittingbourne, Kent. Offering woodland trails and open countryside, this page gathers them in one place with the nearest listed first.
Among them are Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park, The Glen and Albany Park. 37 of them are free to visit; 37 are outdoors. Each listing shows its address and, where the data is available, a website and phone number so plans can be checked before setting off.
Because facilities differ — some are full-day attractions, others a quick stop — checking opening times and any booking requirements ahead of a visit is recommended. The distances shown are measured from the middle of Sittingbourne, and the occasional listing falls in an adjoining town where it is the nearest option for Sittingbourne.
- 01 Albany Park0.3 mi
- 02 Johnsons Gardens0.4 mi
- 03 Johnsons Park0.5 mi
- 04 Rectory Playing Fields0.8 mi
- 05 The Meads0.9 mi
- 06 Rose Walk Park0.9 mi
- 07 Highsted Chalk Pits (disused)1.1 mi
- 08 Highsted Chalk Pits (disused)1.2 mi
- 09 Brickfields Community Garden1.3 mi
- 10 Milton Creek Country Park1.3 mi
- 11 Borden Village park1.4 mi
- 12 Iwade Nature Park2.6 mi
- 13 Teynham Playing Fields2.8 mi
- 14 Batteries Close Park2.8 mi
- 15 The Old Brickworks3.8 mi
- 16 Torry Hill Park4.0 mi
- 17 Rushenden Hill4.7 mi
- 18 RSPB Elmley Marshes4.7 mi
- 19 Queen Down Warren4.8 mi
- 20 Second Avenue Park4.9 mi
- 21 Queenborough Park5.4 mi
- 22 Cherry Tree Orchard5.5 mi
- 23 Rainham Dock East5.7 mi
- 24 Berengrave Local Nature Reserve5.7 mi
- 25 Rainham Dock5.9 mi
- 26 RSPB Motney Hill Nature Reserve5.9 mi
- 27 Cozenton Park6.1 mi
- 28 Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park6.1 mi
- 29 Riverside Country Park6.4 mi
- 30 Platters Park6.4 mi
- 31 The Glen6.6 mi
- 32 Vincent Gardens6.7 mi
- 33 Belmont Park6.7 mi
- 34 RSPB Nor Marsh Nature Reserve6.8 mi
- 35 Riverside Country Park6.9 mi
- 36 Cherry Downs7.1 mi
- 37 Barton's Point Coastal Park7.1 mi
Good to know
How many country parks & forests are there in Sittingbourne?
This page lists 37 country parks & forests mapped in and around Sittingbourne, including Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.
Are any of the country parks & forests near Sittingbourne free?
Yes — 37 of the places listed for Sittingbourne are free to visit, marked with a "Free entry" tag in the list above.
What is there to do at country parks & forests near Sittingbourne?
Expect woodland trails and open countryside. Exactly what is on offer differs between venues, so checking ages, facilities and any booking requirements with the venue before travelling is recommended.
How are the distances to each place measured?
Distances are approximate, measured in a straight line from the centre of Sittingbourne. The list is ordered nearest-first, and a few entries may be in adjoining towns where they are the closest option for Sittingbourne.