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Park opening times

The Parks are open for public access all year round. Please check opening times for individual facilities, car parks and any closure updates.

Park Opening times
Bushy Ruff Open today.
Bushy Ruff is usually open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round unless otherwise noted here. Please refer to opening times of on-site facilities and car parks.
Kearsney Abbey Open today.
Kearsney Abbey is usually open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round unless otherwise noted here. Please refer to opening times of on-site facilities and car parks.
Russell Gardens Open today.
Russell Gardens is usually open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round unless otherwise noted here. Please refer to opening times of on-site facilities and car parks.

Address and directions

By car

Please consider using public transport, cycling or walking to the parks. If you do drive, please park considerately and do not block emergency access routes.

Addresses and directions for travelling by car

By train

Kearsney train station is the nearest station, allowing a 5 minute walk to the Parks. Kearsney Station provides Southeastern services from Dover Priory, Canterbury East, Medway towns and London Victoria.

Addresses and directions for travelling by train

By bus

Stagecoach operate regular bus services from Dover, Folkestone and Canterbury to bus stops near Kearsney Parks.

Addresses and directions for travelling by bus

By minibus

Visitors arriving by minibus can use the minibus drop-off & pick-up point, adjacent to the cafe. Please check opening times. Please note that parking is not permitted at this point and is unsuitable for coaches.

Addresses and directions for travelling by minibus

By walking

Visitors travelling to the Parks on foot have a choice of five entrances to Kearsney Abbey, and two entrances to Russell Gardens. Bushy Ruff is accessible via Russell Gardens. Please take care and make use of pedestrian crossings, where available, adjacent to the entrances.

Addresses and directions for travelling by walking