Early in 2024 we asked our families to suggest good local walks, and places not too far away, for fresh air and fun!

Here are their suggestions.

Obviously school takes no responsibility for these walks or the website links and we suggest you check details and assess risk before setting out on any walk.

Darland Banks - https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/darland-banks a short car ride through the back roads.

Apple orchards in Newington - great place for a family walk

Watling Place Estate (Newington) playground and Roman temple. https://www.visit-swale.co.uk/visit-swale-blog/remains-of-roman-towns-temple-open-to-the-public/

Newington Recreation ground https://fieldsintrust.org/FieldSite/Newington-Recreation-Ground

Capstone Country Park https://www.visitmedway.org/attractions/capstone-farm-country-park-1935/ has a good play area and upper field for dog walks

Milton Creek Country Park https://miltoncreek.co.uk/

King George V Park https://fieldsintrust.org/FieldSite/King-George's-Field,-Sittingbourne great in autumn for all the conkers!

Leeds Castle https://leeds-castle.com/

Lower Halstow - The Estuary, Brickfields and Edith May https://www.hugofox.com/community/lower-halstow-parish-council-17855/home/ ideal for hunting for 'treasure' - bits of glass bottles, earthenware and china crockery of all descriptions.

Chartwell https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/chartwell

Tyland Barn, Bluebell Hill. https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/tyland-barn pond dipping

Bluebell Hill Viewing Point https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/blue-bell-hill Great views on a sunny day

Maidstone River Park https://www.maidstoneriverpark.co.uk/foodanddrink/themaltainn/ good riverside walk starting near The Malta Inn

Mote Park, Maidstone https://www.visitmaidstone.com/things-to-do/mote-park-p12581 new play area and cafe.

Riverside Country Park, Lower Rainham https://www.visitmedway.org/attractions/riverside-country-park-2432/ walks, playground and cafe

Finally, you may like to visit https://www.visorando.com/en/walk-newington-2.html