The Blean Woodlands are the largest in Kent and, in addition to their intrinsic interest as Ancient Woodland, they surround a number of attractive villages, where you can eat and drink, places to visit and local businesses, where you can buy a range of local products.
The Blean is an area full of history and, as much of the area was owned by church institutions until reletively recently, the past is particularly well recorded.
The Blean is an area of countryside and villages between the cathedral city of Canterbury and the towns of Faversham, Whitstable and Herne Bay. It is a mosaic of villages, woodlands, farms, local businesses, shops and pubs.
The map in this section shows where the Blean is in relation to Canterbury, Faversham, Whitstable and Herne Bay.
Celebrating the Landscape, History & Wildlife of The Blean
Woodland Crafts Fun for all the Family Walks, Talks & Displays Woodland Archaeology Music & Dance Local Food & Ale Saturday 11th September, 10am-4pm Strode Park, Herne, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NE
Free Entry
Parking available; Bus route - Triangle 4 or 6 For more information, please contact: 01227 862015 or 372519
Enjoy the Blean's wide and varied wildlife and learn some of its history. Blean Woods are Internationally recognised as important for wildlife. Designations include National Nature Reserves - managed specifically for wildlife, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a County Wildlife Site – a site of importance within the County of Kent, and a Local Nature Reserve.
The Blean Initiative was set up in 2002 to develop an integrated
approach to land management and to promote
biodiversity, heritage and recreation. The Blean
initiative includes the organisations below, along with
a wide range of individuals and local groups.
The Blean Initiative is a partnership of landowners, local authorities, conservation bodies and community groups working together to look after this unique landscape for both wildlife and people. We are presently working on improving access, enabling people to explore their landscape heritage on both foot and bike. For more information on the Blean Initiative contact co-ordinator Liz Humpage on 01227 862015 or email: blean.initiative@canterbury.gov.uk
