Parking and main access: the country park is
signposted from the A299 Thanet Way - follow signs to the main car park.
GR 226694.
The unmistakable Reculver towers (owned and managed by
English Heritage) mark a place important for its history, archaeology,
geology and wildlife. The geology of the sandstone cliffs is fascinating,
and visitors can see how erosion and coastal protection has shaped this
landscape. It was the threat of cliff erosion that persuaded local people
to demolish their parish church in the 19th century, leaving only the
towers, as a guide to ships. Further back in time, Reculver had been an
important settlement, first established as a Roman fort, then the site of
an Anglo-Saxon monastery, and later a thriving mediaeval village. Visitors
can enjoy cliff top walks or look for the wildlife inhabiting the cliffs
and beach. This is a good site to see coastal birdlife and seashore plants
and invertebrates. In the visitor centre are displays, leaflets and other
information about all aspects of the site.
Visitor centre opening times. October to March:
Sundays only, 11 am - 3 pm. April to August: Tuesday to Sunday and bank
holidays 11 am to 5 pm. September: Wednesday to Sunday 11 am to 5
pm.
For more information: Visitor Centre 01227 740676 or
Kent Wildlife Trust 01622 662012.
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