Historical walks in Old Park and Chequers Wood, Canterbury
Meet at Northgate Community Centre, Military Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1YX
The Old Park covers around 250 hectares (over 600 acres) so it's bigger than Hyde Park, but many local people have never visited it. This walk will offer a chance to explore its many pleasures.
The story will begin with the prehistoric people who lived here 500,000 years ago, and will take in the medieval water supply, the royal deer park of Tudor times, the history of the golf course, the use of the Old Park by the military, the Site of Special Scientific Interest - and the threats from new developments.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 10:00-12:00
- Monday 09 September:
- 10:00-12:00
Location & directions
Meet at Northgate Community Centre, Military Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1YX
- Directions:
- The Northgate Community Centre is just along from the Canterbury City Council offices.
- Contact on day:
- Jan Pahl
- Telephone number:
- +447775746144
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Contact Jan Pahl by phone or email.
- Booking contact name:
- Jan Pahl
- Booking telephone number:
- +447775746144
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 09 Jun 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 06 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The paths can be muddy if it has been raining and some are a little steep. Boots or sturdy shoes are advised.
Additional information
On street parking by Northgate Community Centre. Dogs on leads welcome.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 12
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s)
