Toys Hill
Discover the place that inspired Octavia Hill to found the National Trust
Toys Hill
Overview
Discover the place that inspired Octavia Hill to found the National Trust
Toy's Hill is more than 200 acres (81 hectares) of woodland. The area is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its abundant wildlife, and much of it is recognised as a Grade I site of national importance for nature conservation.
It is a marvellous place to enjoy a peaceful, relaxing walk, admire fine views over the Weald of Kent and to discover the wildlife it supports.
Toy's Hill probably took its name in the Middle Ages from a local land-owning family. It is part of the Lower Greensand Ridge which runs all the way along the northern side of the Weald of Kent, just to the south of the North Downs.
Toys Hill
How to get here
- Address
- Brasted Chart, Kent, TN16 1QG
- By cycle
- Toys Hill is very popular with cyclists. If you are coming by bike, please ride in single file and take care on the roads due to fast moving traffic along the steep narrow lanes.
- On foot
- Links to several public footpaths and is intersected by the long distance Greensand Way path.
- Horseback
- There are a number of bridleways which intersect Toys Hill. Please note there is a height restriction on the Toys Hill car park which prevents taller vehicles such as horse boxes from entering.
- By train
- Sevenoaks and Edenbridge, both 4.5 miles
- By road
- A25 to Brasted, then turn into Chart Lane and continue for 2.3 miles, then follow the brown signs for Toys Hill car park. Car park is situated just past the Fox & Hounds pubs on the right hand side.
- Parking: Free National Trust car park at Toys Hill, near the Fox & Hounds pub.
- By bus
- Services 238 and 210. Please note both of these services operate on a rural timetable. Check with the bus service provider before traveling.
Toys Hill
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Toys Hill
Opening times
Wednesday 15 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 16 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 17 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 18 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 19 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 20 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 21 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Toys Hill
Contact us
- Address
- Brasted Chart, Kent, TN16 1QG