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Grafting on the Greensand Ridge

Kent Countryside, Kent
Volunteer clearing vegetation on a working holiday
The exterior of Octavia Hill Bunkhouse, Kent
The sitting room at Octavia Hill, Kent
The bunk room at Octavia Hill, Kent
Volunteer clearing vegetation on a working holiday The exterior of Octavia Hill Bunkhouse, Kent The sitting room at Octavia Hill, Kent The bunk room at Octavia Hill, Kent

At-a-glance details

  • Dates15 September 2019 to 21 September 2019
  • Holiday typeTrust
  • AvailabilityPlaces available
  • Activity type Coast and countryside, Construction
  • Cost£170
  • Physicality7
  • Holiday code19BTQ221
  • AccommodationOctavia Hill Bunkhouse
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About Grafting on the Greensand Ridge

Come and explore Toys Hill, undertaking woodland tasks, pathway maintenance and habitat management.

Come and explore this special part of Kent, situated on some of the highest points of the Greensand Ridge. With sweeping views across the Weald and beyond, its easy to see why this area is loved by everyone who visits. As part of your holiday you will assist our friendly rangers at properties including Toys Hill to undertake woodland tasks, footpath maintenance and habitat management.

About the accommodation

Nestled in a secluded valley deep within the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and close to a Grade II listed oast house and former piggery. The bunkhouse is a converted farm building which has two bunk-bedded dormitories. There is storage for clothes under the bottom bunks. There are separate male and female toilets, and the building is centrally heated. The old courtyard provides the garden area which is grassed and has a fire site with barbecue and two picnic benches.

Notes for guests


A standard kit list can be found on our Essential Information page. 

Enquire and book

Call 0344 800 3099

Opening times

Monday to Friday: 9am to 9pm
Saturday: 9am to 7pm
Sunday: 9am to 1pm
We are also open 9am to 5pm on bank holidays.

Email working.holidays@nationaltrust.org.uk

Places nearby

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Spring sun through the trees at Toys Hill, a natural area owned by the National Trust in Kent

Toys Hill

Discover the place that inspired Octavia Hill to found the National Trust
The terrace in spring overlooking the rose garden at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent

Emmetts Garden

Interesting hillside garden with year-round features
The south front view of the house at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent

Chartwell

Family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill
Quebec House, a National Trust property in the town of Westerham in Kent

Quebec House

Childhood home of General James Wolfe, victor of the Battle of Quebec (1759)
Catkins

Limpsfield Common

Ancient common on the Greensand Ridge where time comes home to sleep
A table set with artists' materials including paints, pigments and a palette and palette knife

The Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio

Conserving and preserving our history for the future.

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Grafting on the Greensand Ridge

Kent Countryside, Kent
Call 0344 800 3099
Email working.holidays@nationaltrust.org.uk

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