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Getting here

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.

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Park Accessibility

We have endeavoured to ensure we can consistently deliver an inclusive environment for our visitors, providing an experience that can be used by everyone, regardless of age, gender or disability. Throughout the development of the park we have sought ways to break down any unnecessary physical barriers and continue to listen to the needs of our customers.

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• The terrain is generally flat tarmac paths with a few gentle slopes.
• The park is bisected by a relatively steep slope.  Help is available for wheelchair users - please ask a member of staff.
• There is a slight slope into the gatehouse at the entrance to the park.
• Designated disabled parking is located next to the Gatehouse and entrance to the park on a concrete surface.
• The majority of the park is accessible via ramped or level access.
• Wheelchairs are available for hire from the Gatehouse.
• Disabled toilets and baby changing facilities are available throughout the park
• Assistance dogs are not permitted in the park.

For more in depth accessibility information, we recommend you download our access guide.