Knepp Wildland
Dial Post, West Sussex
Image: Knepp WildlandA pioneering rewilding project, where free-roaming herds, white storks and recovering wildlife have replaced intensive farming. Public footpaths, tree platforms and a lakeside hide let you explore for free, and the Wilding Kitchen is open all year.
Highlights
- White storks, easiest to see March to August
- Five tree viewing platforms
- Bird hide over Knepp Lake
- Wilding Kitchen restaurant
Good to know
- Dogs are welcome on footpaths under effective control, but never on safaris
- Beavers live in an enclosed pen away from the footpaths and are seen on a beaver safari
Getting there
Knepp Wildland, Walkers' car park, Wilding Kitchen and Shop, Worthing Road, Dial Post, RH13 8NQParking: Free up to 20 minutes, £3 up to 3 hours, £5 for 3 to 10 hours (charges apply 7am to 5pm).
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