Monkton Nature Reserve

PLEASE NOTE THE RESERVE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED OWING TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS

From the many of you who have been in touch, we know how much you are looking forward to getting back out in to nature and enjoying Monkton Nature Reserve once again. It is, however, with great regret that we are sorry to say that we cannot open to the public soon; we have decided to work towards re-opening in Spring 2021. We will only do so when we have everything in place to keep everyone safe.

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Monkton Nature Reserve is a unique environment for British flora and fauna that thrive on chalk-based habitats. Our grassland contains many species of rare orchids and a variety of wildflowers; our woodland is over 40 years old and a haven for birds; our ponds teem with wildlife.

Prices & Opening Times

RESERVE NOW CLOSED UNTIL SPRING 2021! NORMAL OPENING HOURS Open 6 days a week: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. OPEN ON WEDNESDAYS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY. Summer (April to…

Around The Reserve

Monkton Nature Reserve is a 16 acre wildlife oasis reclaimed from a former chalk quarry in East Kent, and it is now home to many protected and endangered species of…

Children’s Activities

We have a variety of children’s activities that will keep our younger visitors’ entertained, and encourage an interest in nature at the same time! The Monkton Meander The Monkton Meander…

Second-hand Bookshop

Our second-hand bookshop has an extensive range of approximately 8,000 books for sale, both fiction and non-fiction. The generous book donations which we regularly receive from our supporters mean that we…

Monkton Stargazers

Monkton Nature Reserve is home to the Monkton Stargazers astronomy group and the two Thanet Observatories. The main observatory houses a 12” reflecting telescope. The smaller observatory, built in 2015,…

Field Study Centre

There is much of interest to see in the exhibition areas of the Field Study Centre, and entrance is FREE. Frenken Room You will find geological, palaeontological and archaeological displays in…

Education At Monkton

Education Programmes At Monkton Nature Reserve children and students can connect with nature and the outdoors through nature-related activities. We offer a wide range of safe, secure and fun outdoor…