Stour Valley Countryside Products Guide

Kentish Stour Countryside Project

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	Downland Cycle Hire Julie and Brian Jackson Hire Office Downland Cycle Hire London Bound Platform Canterbury West Station Correspondence address 76 Oxford Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3QP Telephone 01227 479643 Fax 01303 844289 E-mail julie@downlandcycles.plus.com Web site: www.downlandcycles.co.uk Opening hours: April to October, every day, 10 am - 7 pm November to March, 5 days a week, 10 am - 7 pm All other times by arrangement. Downland Cycle Hire not only provides bicycles for hire but can also organise cycling holidays based around Canterbury. Cycling is a green and sustainable method of transport, making very little impact on the environment. We also carry out repairs, sell bikes and parts and run cycle maintenance courses.
	Grove Ferry Grove Ferry Inn Upstreet Canterbury Kent CT3 3BR Telephone 01227 860302 e-mail: groveferry@shepherd-neame.co.uk www.shepherd-neame.co.uk Opening hours: cruises, April - September; floating function/conference room, October - March. The Grove Ferry was designed and built in 1988 specially for cruising the tidal section of the River Stour. Up to 70 passengers can be carried, with up to 10 in wheelchairs. The Ferry runs regular public trips lasting 45 - 50 minutes and is also available for private hire. A bar and snacks are available and light refreshments such as ploughmans and cream teas can be organised for pre-booked parties.
	South of England Rare Breeds Centre Jane Kindell South of England Rare Breeds Centre Woodchurch Ashford Kent TN25 3RJ Telephone 01233 861493 Fax 01233 861457 www.rarebreeds.org.uk Opening hours: April - September, daily 10.30 am - 5.30 pm; October - March, daily 10.30 am - 4.30 pm The South of England Rare Breeds Centre successfully combines tourism, rare breed preservation and employment and training for disabled people. Rare and traditional British farm animals are bred in order to preserve them while at the same time providing an interesting tourist attraction and employment opportunity for the disabled some of whom also live at the centre. The Rare Breeds Centre is registered with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, The South East England Tourist Board and the National Association of Farms for Schools. In addition to normal opening the Centre hosts school visits, special events and theme days. Feature
	Wildwood Herne Common Herne Bay Kent CT6 7LQ Tel. 01227 713881 Fax 01227 711900 www.wildwoodtrust.org The Wildwood 'Woodland Discovery Park' is an ideal day out for all the family where you can come 'nose to nose' with British wildlife. Wildwood offers its members and visitors a truly inspirational way to learn about the natural history of Britain by actually seeing the wildlife that once lived here. Set in a sublime 38 acres of ancient woodland, Wildwood offers visitors a truly unique experience.
	Willesborough Windmill Willesborough ASHFORD Kent Telephone 01233 661866 Opening hours: Easter until end of September, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 2 - 5 pm. Groups at other times by appointment. This smock mill, dating from 1869, has been restored by Ashford Borough Council. It is the centrepiece of an Industrial Heritage Centre. When the wind is favourable grinding takes place. There is also a coffee and gift shop.

Kentish Stour Countryside Project
Sidelands Farm, Wye, Ashford, Kent TN25 5DQ
01233 813307
kentishstour@kent.gov.uk

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