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General update
Despite the wet cold weather, the bulbs are beginning to shoot reminding us that spring is on its way. The snowdrops and crocuses are flowering throughout the park, and the early flowering yellow daffodils are beginning to show colour. The spring bulbs in the long border in Russell Gardens are also beginning to show.
The main car park’s opening times will change on 1 April, when it will be open until 9pm. Please note there is a four hour parking limit. The cafe is open until 4pm in March and until 5pm in April.
Easter Trail
Come along to Kearsney Parks on Wednesday 16 April between 10am - 4pm and take part in our Easter Trail. Tickets will be available to be booked from 5 March. For more information, please keep an eye on the Kearsney Parks website.
Great British Spring Clean
As part of the Great British Spring Clean, everyone is invited to come along to a litter pick at Kearsney Abbey on Monday 31 March from 2pm-4pm. We'll also be on hand with fun games to educate younger visitors and information to help you reduce, reuse and recycle.
Kearsney Parks 2026 calendar
The sale of the Kearsney Parks 2025 calendar went well, and we are now looking for photos for the 2026 calendar. If you have any photos that you feel would be suitable, please do send them in. For us to display these photos, the preferred format is landscape.
The stunning picture above was taken by Ruth King.
Please email your photos to kearsney.parks@dover.gov.uk
Wildlife
Kingfishers continue to be spotted in all three parks as does the heron and egret. You are less likely to see them as we go into the breeding season.
Between November and April, the trout spawn in the river. Please help to keep their environment undisturbed during this period so that the trout can be as successful as possible.
Please also be aware of the wildlife as the breeding season begins and ensure dogs are always kept on leads in the designated areas and under control.
Volunteering at Kearsney Parks
Volunteering tasks are continuing in Kearsney Parks. The fruit trees in the orchard were pruned over winter and will be mulched again this year with leaf mould from the parks.
If you are interested in volunteering, and would like to be put on our database, please get in touch at kearsney.parks@dover.gov.uk