Place to visit
Wildwood Discovery Park, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Wildwood Discovery Park is a zoo in Kent in United Kingdom (Canterbury). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Zoo in Kent · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 87 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Wildwood Trust
- Coordinates
- 51.33261, 1.11621
What it is and where
Wildwood Discovery Park is a zoo in Kent in United Kingdom (Canterbury). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Canterbury, where this site lists 45 more places to see, 7.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.33261, 1.11621; the nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 87 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Wildwood Trust
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Wildwood Discovery Park is April to September.
- JanBetter not8:07
- FebPossible9:43
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:21
- JunBest time16:21
- JulBest time15:56
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:22
- NovBetter not8:34
- DecPossible7:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | April to September | February to March, October and December |
| Wildlife | April to September | February to March, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Wildwood Discovery Park has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- West Blean WoodProtected area739 m
- Herne Bay Museum and GalleryLocal history museum in Herne Bay, Kent, England, United Kingdom4.5 km
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, ReculverChurch building in Hillborough, Canterbury, Kent, England, UK5.8 km
- Stodmarsh National Nature ReserveProtected area5.8 km
- Goods Shed At Canterbury West Railway StationGoods shed in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK6.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: With kids
- London Eye: observation wheel in London, England
- London Zoo: world's oldest scientific zoo, in London, England
- Sea Life London Aquarium: aquarium in London, England
- University of Oxford Botanic Garden: botanical garden in Oxford, UK
- Whipsnade Zoo: zoo near Dunstable in Bedfordshire, England
- Alton Towers: major theme park in central England
Every United Kingdom place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wildwood Discovery Park?
It is a zoo in Kent in United Kingdom. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Wildwood Discovery Park?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39.
How do you get to Wildwood Discovery Park?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 87 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have West Blean Wood, Herne Bay Museum and Gallery, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Reculver. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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