Once one of the main gunpowder factories in the South East, Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park is one of the best places to discover history of gunpowder manufacturing in a tranquil woodland setting. Guy Fawkes is rumoured to have bought gunpowder from here and Oare was a key ammunitions factory during the First World War. The Country Park is a nationally important archaeological site and is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Oare Gunpowder Works is a Green Flag park and has a rich variety of habitats including woodland, wetlands and open glades, meaning that the site is wonderful place to discover wildlife. Birds, bats, amphibians, and much more call this place home, and make the country park a perfect walk or cycle ride.
Note: The visitor centre is currently closed due to Covid 19, however you can take yourself off along a network of trails and just enjoy the countryside.
Please come early to make the most of your visit and kindly note the country park car park and gate opening and closure times, thank you.
Oare Gunpowder Works Explorer Trail
Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park
Spotter Sheet - see how many you can see in the park
Address
Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park
Off Bysing Wood Road
Faversham
Kent
ME13 7UD
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