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Getting here
Sustainability and green living is at the core of what we do so our favourite forms of transport are trains, buses – and especially bikes. You can plan your car-free journey at Good Journey.
If you come by car there is plenty of on-site parking near the Visitor Centre. Visit our Car Parking pages for more information.
Address
Betteshanger Park, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0BF
GPS Coordinates:
E 1.36876°, N51. 23670°
OS Grid Reference:
TR352, 540
By Road
We are well connected to the motorways (M20 and M2) and local road network, so we’re easy to find. We are on the A258, approximately 2 miles from Deal and 10 miles from Dover.
If you’re using a Sat Nav, please use postcode CT14 0BF. Please be aware, your Sat Nav may take you along small country lanes. For a more direct route from the M20 or A2/M2, follow the A256 to Sandwich and then pick up the A258. Please do not follow road signs to Betteshanger village.
By Rail
We are well serviced by the main rail networks and Southeastern High Speed from London. Our nearest train stations are Deal (3 miles) or Sandwich (4 miles).
For train times and rail enquiries please see Southeastern or Good Journey.
By Bus
Our local bus provider is Stagecoach and the No. 13 stops close to the Park.
For bus times and enquires please see Stagecoach or Good Journey.
Entrances
There are two entrances into the Park.
Our main entrance is off the main roundabout at Sholden, near to Deal on the A258 (Sandwich Road). The roundabout is located between Cottington Fishing Lakes and the Old Lorry Farm Shop.
Our rear gate entrance (Colliers’ Gate) is a 15 minute walk or 5 minute cycle ride from Southwall Road, Deal. Please note that access is limited at Colliers’ Gate to pedestrians and cyclists, and that disabled access is limited at this entrance.
See Good Journey for maps of walking and cycling routes.