The Kingcombe Visitor Centre

02/09/2026

🌿 Discover, learn and connect with nature.

🧦Discover our eco-friendly and nature-inspired retail range, packed with inspiration for wildlife and nature lovers. From sustainable homewares and planet-friendly socks to practical backpacks made for adventures, there's something for everyone.

🦋Come and explore our fantastic range of ID guides, perfect for identifying the wildlife you spot on the Kingcombe Meadows trails, alongside educational books to help you discover more about the natural world.

📚Looking for something to get lost in? Our collection of nature stories, fact cards and activity books have something for every age and interest.

🌳Every purchase helps support our vital wildlife conservation work so pop in, browse the retail area and take a little something special home with you!

📷Harriet Johns

28/08/2026

📢 Kingcombe Visitor Centre will be closed all day on Wednesday 2nd September for staff training 🌿

We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

The toilets, water refill (by the toilets), grounds, nature reserve and car park are still open.

Please check The Kitchen at Kingcombe for their opening hours.

We will be open as usual on Thursday 3rd September.

Thanks for your understanding and continued support. 💚

The Kingcombe Team

📸 Bex Devaraj

26/08/2026

Thank you Tess of the Vale for visiting Kingcombe and our surrounding National Nature Reserve, Kingcombe Meadows ~ your photos have captured it's beauty perfectly.

Visitor Centre is open 7 days a week 10am to 4pm - come along and see conservation in action.

The Kitchen at Kingcombe open Weds - Sun, please check FB page for up to date opening times and seasonal menu.

25/08/2026

🌿✨ Don’t miss your chance to stay on the beautiful Kingcombe National Nature reserve! ✨🌿

Our amazing Living Van accommodation is the perfect way to escape, slow down and get closer to nature.

'We had an excellent stay in the Living Van. Perfect for what we needed. Air fryer was a great touch. The grounds were quiet and beautiful. The starry nights made it even more special. Thank you so much for sharing your space with us. We would highly recommend. ~ Lisa'

But don’t leave it too late — the season is nearly over!

If an overnight adventure in the heart of nature has been on your wish list, now’s the time to book. Gather your favourite people, pack your sense of adventure and come experience the magic of the Living Van before the season ends.

🌱 Support conservation and book your Wild Stay today https://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/wild-stays

Want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of every day life or looking for a romantic getaway? Escape to nature and surround yourself with the very best of Dorset’s beautiful wildlife.

20/07/2026

🌞Check out our exciting programme of family nature events at Kingcombe! 🌿🦋

From a butterfly safari to stream dipping, family yoga to tracking wildlife, there's something for everyone! 🐛🦶🧘‍♀️

🦋 Butterfly Safari - Become a butterfly detective as we hunt for and identify some of Kingcombe's most beautiful winged residents (10.30-12pm, Wed 29 July)

🌿 Wellness in Nature – Escape the summer rush with a fun and relaxing session, including a guided nature walk, beginners' yoga and feel-good gratitude activity (10.30-12pm, Fri 7 Aug)

🐾 Tracks & Traces – Find clues left by wildlife, look for animal tracks and create nature-inspired artwork (10.30-12pm, Fri 14 Aug)

🦋 Family Moth Trap & Trail – Get up close to the fascinating world of moths at Kingcombe (10.30-12pm, Thurs 20 Aug)

💦 Family Stream Dipping Adventure – Grab a net and explore the River Hooke to discover the amazing minibeasts living beneath the water's surface (10.30-12pm, Wed 26 Aug)

🌟 Booking essential. Find out more and get tickets here - https://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events

The Kitchen at Kingcombe cafe will be open 10-3pm

📸 Katharine Davies, Dasiy Meadowcroft, Sarah Hodgson, Bex Devaraj

07/07/2026

Kingcombe Visitor Centre and car park will be CLOSED ALL DAY on Thursday 9th July for a private memorial celebration.

Please check The Kitchen at Kingcombe for their opening times.

We will be open as usual on Friday (10am-4pm).

Thank you for your understanding.

The Kingcombe Team

25/06/2026

Due to the extreme heat, Kingcombe Visitor Centre will be closed from 1pm today for the rest of the day.

The grounds, nature reserve, toilet block and water refill (by the toilets) are all still open. Please make use of them if you're here!

We will be open again tomorrow as usual (10am-4pm).

Look after yourselves, stay hydrated and put out a bowl of fresh water for all the thirsty animals if you can!

~ Bex

📸 Matthew Roberts

22/06/2026

**BUSINESS OPEN AS USUAL**

⚠️ **Road Closure Warning – Wednesday 24 June 2026** ⚠️
**9:30am – 3:30pm**

**Kingcombe Visitor Centre and The Kitchen at Kingcombe remain
FULLY OPEN **

🚗 **Please plan your journey via Toller Porcorum for access to our car parks.** Avoid arriving via Hooke, this route will be closed.

💷 **Please bring cash if possible, as service disruptions may affect card payments.**

Openreach will be carrying out essential works to replace a telegraph pole damaged by woodpeckers.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.