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 both on and off road. 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. Plus there is plenty of room in the car park for loading and unloading your horse box.
- 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 or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
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: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| 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 donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Toys Hill
Opening times
Friday 22 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 23 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 24 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 25 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 26 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 27 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 28 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Toys Hill
Contact us
- Address
- Brasted Chart, Kent, TN16 1QG