Romney Marsh Visitor Centre - Kent Wildlife Trust

25/06/2024

The Marsh is looking glorious today 🌞

As we start the final week of Kent Wildlife Trust being at Romney Marsh Visitor Centre, we wanted to extend our thanks to all of the visitors who have expressed their sadness at us leaving. Your well wishes for the staff and messages on social media have been gratefully received and mean so much to us.

We have loved our time here and are equally sad that we're leaving.

On a happier note we're hoping that you come and join us for our final weekend, enjoy the glorious weather and take advantage of 25% our ice creams*



*whilst stocks last

14/06/2024

We've been fortunate to stock a wide variety of books from some of the many talented authors found on the Marsh.

Our Local Authors event last year was a great success and testament to how highly regarded you all are.

If you've yet to discover some of these talented locals, then the time is now. We have limited stock of some wonderful Romney Marsh focused books, available at 20% off their original price.

30/05/2024

❗️Romney Marsh Visitor Centre Update❗️

Please be aware that Kent Wildlife Trust will cease trading at the Romney Marsh Visitor Centre on Sunday 30 June.

We hope to see as many of our regular visitors as possible between now and then and hope that any new visitors to the area are able to pop in and say hello.

We are not able to provide any further detail on who will take over the site after we leave, however we will endeavor to keep you updated if we're able to and provided it's appropriate to do so.

In the meantime keep a look out for some discounted items in the Visitor Centre and make the most of the rest of the Half Term with our Bug-tastic Trail running until Sunday 2 June.

It is with a heavy heart that we have decided not to renew our lease of Romney Marsh Visitor Centre this year and will be handing the keys back to Folkestone and Hythe District Council from 31 July 2024.

We’re hugely thankful to our wonderful staff and incredible volunteers, who have helped turn the centre and gardens into the beautiful wildlife haven and community hub that it is today. We’re hopeful that this will give a new opportunity for another local organisation/s to take it on and go on to safeguard this site for future generations.

All existing event bookings will continue as planned and the gardens, country park and trails will remain open for visitors although toilet and cafe opening hours may become more limited from June onwards as the lease end date approaches. Please check our website pages and social media for the latest updates about any upcoming planned closure dates before you visit.

Find more information, as well as questions and answers, here: kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/romney-marsh-visitor-centre-and-nature-reserve

10/04/2024

It is with a heavy heart that we have decided not to renew our lease of Romney Marsh Visitor Centre this year and will be handing the keys back to Folkestone and Hythe District Council from 31 July 2024.

We’re hugely thankful to our wonderful staff and incredible volunteers, who have helped turn the centre and gardens into the beautiful wildlife haven and community hub that it is today. We’re hopeful that this will give a new opportunity for another local organisation/s to take it on and go on to safeguard this site for future generations.

All existing event bookings will continue as planned and the gardens, country park and trails will remain open for visitors although toilet and cafe opening hours may become more limited from June onwards as the lease end date approaches. Please check our website pages and social media for the latest updates about any upcoming planned closure dates before you visit.

Find more information, as well as questions and answers, here: kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/romney-marsh-visitor-centre-and-nature-reserve

29/03/2024

‼️ Summer Hours update ‼️

Just a reminder that from Monday 1 April (not an April Fool's!), we're back to our summer opening hours.

The Romney Marsh Visitor Centre - Kent Wildlife Trust will be open 7 days a week from 10am-4pm.

There's plenty to keep you and your family busy over the Easter Holidays, head to our events page to see what's happening here and at our other Kent Wildlife Trust sites https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events

We'd love to see you, so pop in for a drink, an ice cream or just to have a look at the wonderful new gifts and nature focused items we have in stock.

24/02/2024

‼️ NEW PRODUCT ALERT ‼️

Just in time for Mother's Day.... We're delighted to now stock these delicious, locally produced chocolates.

Goupie are based in Goudhurst and their chocolates come in a range of flavours. Ever tried lavender chocolate?

15/02/2024

If you're interested in increasing your knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of Kent’s wild plants and animals - and learn how to manage habitats to encourage them. Then our Wildlife Study Days might be just the ticket.
Whether you're interested in Birdwatching, The Geology of Kent or are looking to start keeping Bees there's loads of choice and something for all levels.

https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on/wildlife-study-days

Increase your knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of Kent’s wild plants, animals and habitats with Kent Wildlife Trust's study days.

08/02/2024

It's nearly Half Term!

The daffodils might not quite be out but we're blooming ready to see you 😂

The Romney Marsh Visitor Centre - Kent Wildlife Trust is open every day from Saturday 10th- Sunday 18th February, 11am-3pm.

Head to our events page to see what's happening and find out how to get involved https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events

09/01/2024

This is going to be amazing!

We can't wait for the Festival of Nature 2024 and we'd love for you to join us at Sevenoaks Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre- Kent Wildlife Trust.

We're looking for a range of stall holders, hot food vendors and old school fete activities such as a coconut shy or hook a duck.
If you're a local business who specialises in any of these or provides an eco-focused or sustainable service or range of products we'd love to hear from you.

Pitches are just £25 for the day

18/12/2023

Please be aware that Romney Marsh Visitor Centre - Kent Wildlife Trust is now closed until Thursday 28 December.

We'd like to thank all of our visitors and supporters and wish you and your families a very, merry Christmas and a happy New Year for 2024.

17/12/2023

We are delighted to be able to offer our Wilder Wellbeing courses.

These programmes are designed for individuals who may be experiencing a lowered wellbeing, living with mental or physical health conditions, or are feeling lonely and isolated.

Green prescribing not only works, it also takes a serious financial load off the NHS.

If you're a resident of Romney Marsh and feel this might benefit you, please follow the link below to find out more and register.

https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on/wilder-wellbeing

Kent Wildlife Trust are offering a six week programme to experience the wellbeing benefits nature has to offer, within a group setting.