Introduction
Haysden Country Park was developed in the 1980s on the site of former gravel works. The site hosts a mixture of leisure and sporting activities including nature walks, a children's play area and water activities in its two lakes. The park is designated as a Site of Nature Conservation Interest.
This park is both functional and visually refreshing. Paths and guided trails take walkers past a range of natural habitats supporting a variety of wildlife. There are facilities for water sports and exercise equipment is provided.
Planted after the storm of 1987, Friendship Wood was a gift from Heusenstamm, Tonbridge's twin city in Germany.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
0845 824 7600Access contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see: http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/explore-kent/parks-and-open-spaces/haysden-country-park.htm
Owners
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council
Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4LZ
- History
Haysden Country Park was developed in the 1980s in an area of gravel workings along the River Medway.
- Features & Designations
Designations
Site of Nature Conservation Importance
Features
- River
- Description: The river runs the length of the northern boundary.
- Lake
- Description: Haysden Lake.
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
25
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Kent Gardens Trust {A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent} (Kent Gardens Trust) 28 A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent
Contributors
Kent Gardens Trust