Riverside Country Park

Riverside Country Park The Park covers 100 hectares alongside the Medway Estuary. There are various habitats within the park. https://instagram.com/riversidecountrypark

It is a great location to walk your dog, spend time with the family and attend events run by the Rangers.

Bit of a rainy start to June. The birds are still chirping, though! And at least the air has cooled!!
02/06/2026

Bit of a rainy start to June. The birds are still chirping, though! And at least the air has cooled!!

These are the wildlife we’re spotted in May that have been reported. Let’s see what we all spot in June! 🐦‍⬛🦆🐍🦎🐭
01/06/2026

These are the wildlife we’re spotted in May that have been reported. Let’s see what we all spot in June! 🐦‍⬛🦆🐍🦎🐭

Fancy getting out and doing something solo! Riverside Country Park is having a Riverside Quest from the 20th July to 31s...
31/05/2026

Fancy getting out and doing something solo!

Riverside Country Park is having a Riverside Quest from the 20th July to 31st August! Only £1. Just pop in to the visitor centre and we will provide a map! 🗺️

No booking required just come on the day you’re down or fancy a bit of an explore of the park!!!

Fancy something to do in the Summer Holidays ☀️??? Well, look no further! Riverside Country Park has an array of events ...
30/05/2026

Fancy something to do in the Summer Holidays ☀️??? Well, look no further! Riverside Country Park has an array of events for the Kiddies!

We’ve got a Nature Trek! 🍃
We’ve got mud larking! 🦀
We’ve got pond dipping! 🐸
We’ve got the Bug Hunt! 🐞
We’ve got den building! 🌳

If you are interested book your place, now or as soon as possible. Spaces will be limited and booking is required!
Please call 01634 337432 between 9am and 3.30pm or if you’re visiting prior to these events, come in and book in person at our Visitor Centre!

All events start at the Visitor Centre!

Thank you to all those who attended our Scarecrow Event! All your scarecrows were amazing and very creative!!!! We hope ...
27/05/2026

Thank you to all those who attended our Scarecrow Event! All your scarecrows were amazing and very creative!!!!

We hope you enjoyed yourselves!

It’s gonna be a hot one today and the following week! So, if you’re visiting, please stay hydrated, get in the shade whe...
22/05/2026

It’s gonna be a hot one today and the following week! So, if you’re visiting, please stay hydrated, get in the shade when you’re feeling too hot 🥵
But enjoy yourselves!!!

Maybe even treat yourself to an Ice Cream 🍨 in the cafe! Stay safe.

A successful nest this year! Six out of seven hatched and have fledged!!!
13/05/2026

A successful nest this year!
Six out of seven hatched and have fledged!!!

Whilst pond dipping in our Education Pond with home schoolers, over two days we came across these beautiful smooth newts...
11/05/2026

Whilst pond dipping in our Education Pond with home schoolers, over two days we came across these beautiful smooth newts.

If you have a pond you can see them during the summer, breading. Whilst the rest of the year they hibernate in grasslands, and woodlands over winter.

Address

Lower Rainham Road
Gillingham
ME72XH

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4pm
Sunday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

01634 337432

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