Directions to Howletts

Howletts Wild Animal Park Map

Howletts Wild Animal Park is located in Bekesbourne, Kent in the South East of England, just three miles south of Canterbury. Easy to find by car or by public transport come and visit us today. 

Howletts is within approximately one and a half hours’ drive of most locations in Surrey, Sussex and Essex, and is within easy reach of London.

Our Address is:

Howletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne
Nr Canterbury
Kent
CT4 5EL 

Howletts is open all year round with the sole exception of Christmas Day. Check our Events Page for details of special activities during school holidays, Bank Holidays and other special dates such as Valentines Day!

If you cannot find the details you require, please call us on our Park Enquires telephone number 0844 842 4647 and if  you are calling from abroad, please dial +44 844 842 4647

Directions to Howletts Wild Animal Park

If you travelling by car Howletts wild animal park is in the southeast corner of Kent and lies just off the A2 past Canterbury. It is also a short distance from Folkestone and the southern coast of England.

For a Google Map to Howletts Wild Animal Park, please click here.

Travelling from Surrey and Sussex could not be simpler as your fastest route will be to join the M25 and travel to join the M26/M20 in the direction of Dover and Folkestone. Leave the M20 Motorway at Junction 7, where you will join the A249 and follow signposts to the A2 and Dover and Folkestone. Once you pass Canterbury, the way to Howletts Wild Animal Park is clearly signposted - just follow the brown tourist signs to the park. Estimated travelling time from Junction 8 of the M25 is approximately 1 hour.

Directions from London and Essex are simple if you follow the A2 out of London or pick up at the A2 at the M25 intersection, and follow signs for Dover/Folkstone. Once you pass exit for Canterbury. The way to Howletts Wild Animal Park is clearly signposted - just follow the brown tourist signs to the park. Estimated travelling time to Holwetts from Junction 2 at the M25/A2 intersection is approximately 45 minutes

Travelling by Public Transport

Howletts wild animal park is a 90 minute train journey from Victoria station in London which travels directly to Bekesbourne station. A minibus shuttle service runs to Howletts at peak times. During non-peak season the minibus will run at weekends only.  Please call 01227 721286 for further information and to check availability before you set off.

Travelling from Overseas

The park is easily reached from the Channel ports and is only a 10 minute drive from Le Shuttle terminal, or Dover and Folkestone Ports

Souvenir park maps available at the main entrance: 95p each, maps include animal information.  Selected wheelchair routes available and wheelchairs available for hire.  Please ring in advance to reserve.