King’s Wood Car Park
For most of our events in the forest, we use the White Hill Public Car Park as the meeting point.
Please note that the public car park is NOT next to the Forest Studio.
By car:
From Ashford M20 Jct 9
Take the A28 to Canterbury and then the A251 to Faversham, through Kennington and Boughton Aluph, and, after a stretch of uphill countryside, into Challock. Just before you come to the first houses in Challock (if you reach Victoriana Nursery on your left you have gone too far), take the right turn signposted Stour Valley Arts and Wye. Follow this lane for approx 1/3 mile and the car park is on your left.
From Canterbury
Take the A28 to Ashford
At Chilham take the A252 to Charing/Maidstone
At the Challock roundabout and Halfway House Pub, turn left onto the A251 towards Ashford.
After approx ½ mile, you will reach a left fork signposted Stour Valley Arts and Wye, Follow this lane for approx 1/3 mile and the car park is on your left.
From Whitstable/Faversham/ M2
Take Junction 6, (A251) to Ashford.
At the Challock roundabout and Halfway House Pub, continue straight ahead staying on the A251.
After approx ½ mile, you will reach a left fork signposted Stour Valley Arts and Wye, Follow this lane for approx 1/3 mile and the car park is on your left.
By Train: The nearest stations are Chilham, Charing and Wye. The nearest mainline stations are Ashford, Faversham and Canterbury.
By Bus:
No. 666 departs from Faversham Station and Court Street, Ashford: Park Street (Regent Coaches: ).
No. 667 departs Canterbury: Bus Station, Charing (Poynters: 01233 812002)
Disabled Access: We welcome disabled visitors and can provide advice to make your visit more enjoyable. However, the terrain of the forest can be quite challenging, making access to the sculptures difficult.
Please Contact Us if you would like advice about your visit.