Introduction
Camer Park is a country park of unknown size which was laid out in the 18th century. The site became a public park from 1971.
Situated close to the village of Meopham, Camer Park is made up of 40 acres of open, mature parkland and woods, and is listed as part of an Area of Outstanding Beauty.
A variety of trees date from the original planting and both native and exotic species have been added as replacement for losses in 1987. An avenue of limes has been planted along the former driveway.
Tracks and trails across the downland and through old Camerfield Wood attract many walkers.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01474 337000Website
https://www.kent.gov.ukAccess contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use. For more information visit the
Owners
Kent County Council
County Hall, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1XQ
- History
20th Century
Camer Country Park was established by the former Strood Rural District Council in 1971. As part of the Camer Park estate with an imposing 18th-century mansion, this country park evokes the ambience of landscaped parkland of that era.
21st Century
The country park has been part of the Fields in Trust historic protection programme and has been protected since July 2012 under the Queen Elizabeth II Fields protection type.
Period
18th Century (1701 to 1800)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Walk
- Mansion House (featured building)
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Tree Avenue
- Description: An avenue of limes has been planted along the former driveway.
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
18th Century (1701 to 1800)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Meopham
- References
References
- Kent Gardens Trust {A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent} (Kent Gardens Trust) 15 A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent
Contributors
Kent Gardens Trust