Camer Park Country Park

A proper slice of Kent countryside, Camer Park sits just outside Meopham with enough woodland and open space to keep you occupied for a solid afternoon. The park itself is straightforward - walking trails wind through mixed woodland, there are meadows for letting the kids run about, and decent views across the valley if you catch it on a clear day. Nothing flashy, but honest.

Walkers will get the most from it. The trails are easy enough for families with younger children, though the paths can be muddy and uneven after rain, so proper footwear matters. History buffs might appreciate that the area has Romano-British roots, though there's not much to see on the ground now. The real draw is just being in proper green space without fighting crowds.

Allow a couple of hours if you're just mucking about, longer if you're tackling the full circuit. The park is free to access, and there's no faffing about with admission fees or set hours - it's genuinely open to the public. Autumn's cracking here when the woodland colours up, though spring brings bluebells worth the trip.

For a camping holiday in the area, it pairs well with Badgells Wood just three miles away - you could base yourself there and have Camer as a morning walk before exploring the wider Kent landscape. Thriftwood and Gatehouse Wood are close enough too if you fancy variety across your stay.