15°CMonkton Nature Reserve
Recommended
Open, closes
Canterbury Road West, Monkton, Ramsgate, CT12 4LH
Child-Friendly
Monkton Nature Reserve is a unique environment for British flora and fauna that thrive on chalk-based habitats.
About Monkton Nature Reserve
The reserve is an old chalk quarry, excavated from 1799 until 1958.
A 16 acre site with informative walking nature trails, pond, bird-watching opportunities and a bat-cave.
The grassland contains many species of rare orchids and a variety of wildflowers; the woodland is over 40 years old and a haven for birds; the ponds teem with wildlife.
Charity no. 285972
Opening Hours
Last entry to the reserve is 3.00pm
Closed Mon Tue – Wed – Thu – Fri – Sat – Sun –