What to do in the park
There's lots to do in our beautiful park.
Walking and cycling
The Eden Valley walk and Wealdway lead through the park. There is also a waymarked sculpture trail to enjoy. Nordic walking run by a concession NWUK Tonbridge. Sessions must be booked in advance. See NWUK Tonbridge on Facebook
Cycling is only permitted on Regional Cycle Route 12 between Tonbridge Castle and Penshurst Place. There are cycle racks beside the toilets.
Virtual orienteering
Using your phone or GPS smartwatch, design your own route around a set of virtual checkpoints. The courses are free and can be done at a time that best suits you.
You can download the MapRun app from Google Play or the App Store or buy printed maps for £1 at:
- Café in the Park at Haysden Country Park
Find out more or download the orienteering maps at Saxons Orienteering or Find Your Way.
Fishing and watersports
- fishing in this park is controlled by Tonbridge and District Angling and Fish Preservation Society. Day tickets are available from the bailiff at Barden Lake
- sailing - Tonbridge Town Sailing Club only
- triathlon open water swimming training with TriSwim. Swimming is only allowed under the supervision of this club
Children's play area
Your children will love our adventure play area. It's suitable for children up to 12 and includes slides, an aerial runway, climbing structures and swings. You'll find the play area near the main car park.
See our online map.
Dogs
Well behaved dogs are welcome in the park. There are several dog waste bins, so please make sure you pick up after your pooch. Dogs must be kept on their lead in the car parks.
Not allowed
- no unauthorised swimming - only TriSwim members at their sessions
- no fires (including barbeques)
- no unauthorised boating
- no model boating
- no camping
- no drones
- no motorbikes other than in the car park
Water safety
It is important to consider water safety when visiting this park. When there is hot weather it is very tempting to cool off in public lakes, rivers, streams and ponds, especially for children and young adults. In winter water temperatures can be freezing cold but you must not attempt to walk over frozen ice which may break. Lakes and water bodies can be very dangerous places, and even fatal so treat them with care.
Guidance on staying safe around water and ice safety is available from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
Events
We often run events in the park, so remember to check our events pages to find out more.