Please be aware that we have received information on 30th November that a couple of young women are cold-calling on houses in the Medway area claiming to be fund-raising for Kench Hill Charity. We have no knowledge of any fundraising taking place on our behalf and advise anyone to call … Read More
Chip in for Chips
Fundraising for veterinary treatment for Chips the pony Chips, our rescue Shetland pony, has a painful chronic illness, Cushing’s Disease. It can be treated with daily medication. Please help us raise funds to pay for his ongoing treatment so he can continue to bring joy to our young visitors and … Read More
See our new School visits video
Thank you to Hackney Council’s Communications and Media team who created this new video highlighting our work with school groups. https://tinyurl.com/y2qjs2y7
Country Adventures Short Breaks 2022
Register for our popular Country Adventures Short Breaks. Aged 5+, particularly Autism. Siblings and carers welcome too. The final programme is chosen with the participants. Hackney families registered with Short Breaks can use Individual Budgets to fund the trips. Support is given with transport to Kench Hill from London. From … Read More
Royal Military Canal, Appledore Village
An easy walk, no steep hills, with views across Romney Marshes, a World War 2 pill-box to explore, and the story of the Canal, built as a defence against Napoleon’s army 200 years ago. The church has interesting tapestry telling the history of the village. An alternative Monday afternoon walk … Read More
Tenterden
A little town with a big history based on the wool trade! Ideal for a comparative settlement studies, the famous High St has a wealth of historic buildings, including churches, interesting shops, services and even a steam railway. Just 10 minutes away by minibus, it is also the site of … Read More
Rare Breeds Centre
A firm favourite with all ages throughout the year, even in wet weather. A great day out combining close-up encounters with farm animals, birds of prey, woodland walks and challenging physical adventures at Mysterious Marsh and the Swing Bridge Barn. Plenty of stimulus on life cycles, with piglets and chicks … Read More
Park Wood
A local ancient woodland with mixed deciduous trees (oak, hazel) and a conifer plantation. Suitable for a half-day visit to explore woods using a variety of Earth Education and sensory activities. Ideal to take half a class, whilst others work on-site. Or take a whole class for a full day, … Read More
Camber Sands
The longest sandy beach in England! Collect shells, see the dramatic rise and fall of the tide, explore ecology and plant adaptations amongst the fragile sand-dunes, play a game on the beach, make sand-castles and paddle in the sea. Can be very windy! Whole or half-day. Public WC’s, souvenir shop. … Read More