Tailor Your Day
Your Port Lympne day can be tailored to suit you. You can arrive as the Gatehouse opens to make the most out of the park, arrive for lunch or book a short break to experience the park at night or before visitors arrive early morning. To make the most out of your day we recommend that you allow around 4-5 hours for the park.
Before planning your day, download our park map to help decide your route.
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Extend Your Experience
To further tailor your Port Lympne day book one of our experiences. Before booking, ensure to check the minimum age requirements to select the most suitable experience.
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Safari Experiences
Board a specialist safari vehicle and embark on an adventure alongside one of our expert Rangers with our Safari Experiences.
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Keeper Experiences
Learn what it’s like to work behind-the-scenes with our keeper experiences.
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For your day at Port Lympne it is recommended to wear comfy footwear and bring waterproof clothing. The 600 acres of Kentish savannah are all outdoor walking routes. This includes a combination of flat and hilly terrain, steep hills alongside flatter areas with a main steep hill from the Gatehouse entrance to the main park. The terrain is generally tarmac, with some areas wood chipped or with tree roots or natural springs running underneath them. The reserve runs an on-request internal shuttle to aid guests with any mobility issues to return up the steep terrain. This can be arranged with a member of the team on the day. For more guidance please read our accessibility page.
Accessibility
Our Animals
Our animals live in large spaces which closely resemble their natural habitat, this includes lots of natural foliage and furniture to provide shelter and camouflage. This means that you may not always see them straight away. It is always a good idea to approach the animals quietly or to check back throughout the day after they have woken up or feeding time.
For an extra challenge some of our animals are nocturnal, camouflaged or live up high, see if you can spot them.
- The Binturong make their homes in the canopy of tall tropical forests.
- The Pallas Cat changes its coat colour seasonally to allow them to blend into their rocky habitat
- Rusty Spotted Cats are nocturnal predators
Our friendly staff are always on hand to answer any questions and to help spot any hard to see animals.
Our Animals
Dining
When taking a break from your exploration there are plenty of options for dining, including:
- Family favourites
- Authentic Italian cuisine
- Luxurious dining
- Take a break at our seasonal kiosks for hot food, snacks and hot/cold drinks on your route around the park.
- Located across the park are numerous picnic spots, where you can pause on your route through the reserve.
The Garden Room
Originally the mansion’s stable yard, the Garden Room offers a contemporary dining space for lunch, Sunday roast and dinner, with the option of breakfast for short break guests. Including our day visitors and short break guests, the Garden Room is now open to the public.
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Bear Lodge
With views across the spectacled bear habitat and reserve is Bear Lodge restaurant. The ideal spot for informal family dining for an authentic curry night, dinner or Sunday roast. Short break guests also have the option to dine for breakfast.
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Babydoll's
Choose to sit within the beautiful Mediterranean gardens of Babydoll’s Wood-fired Pizza. For authentic Italian cuisine. Babydoll’s is open to day visitors for lunch with no booking required. Short break guests can choose to dine within this stunning space for dinner, however pre-booking is essential
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Afternoon Tea
Choose between a classic or sparkling afternoon tea and admire the Kent coastline and garden views at the historic mansion or on the western terrace.
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