Brief Description
This is a new-style public amenity: an area for quiet recreation in a natural environment, a nature reserve and an educational resource.
History
Vinters Valley Nature Reserve was once part of Vinters Park, an 18th-century park owned by the Whatman family, that was purchased by Kent County Council in 1952. The site is named after the 13th century Roger de Vinter.
Visitor Facilities
This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see: http://vintersvalley.co.uk/index.phpDetailed Description
The reserve, off Bargrove Road, is in the care of the Vinters Valley Park Trust. This is a new-style public amenity: an area for quiet recreation in a natural environment, a nature reserve and an educational resource.Narrow paths traverse the steep wooded slopes; the grassland areas have a profusion of grasses and wildflowers, attracting butterflies and moths. The wetlands range from shaded carr to the open waters of the lake and the scrub provides cover for many birds and animals.
A listed ha-ha on the eastern boundary, an ice¬house and several exotic trees date from the earlier park.
- Features
Ha-ha, Icehouse
- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see: http://vintersvalley.co.uk/index.php
- References
References
- Kent Gardens Trust {A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent} (Kent Gardens Trust) 19A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent
Contributors
Kent Gardens Trust