Port Lympne Wildlife Park Zoos
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is a sister Park of Howletts. We intend on rolling out webcams at the 350 acre reserve at Port Lympne in the near future. Whether you are interested in animals, historic houses, elegant gardens or magnificent scenery, Port Lympne has something for everyone...
"Palace of the Apes", the largest family gorilla house in the world.
350 acre wild animal park set in natural wild countryside
The Safari Trailer Ride is the best way to see the entire park and its animals
2 bachelor gorilla groups, tigers, lions, black rhino, elephants, wolves, monkeys and much more
Magnificent Historic Mansion and elegant gardens open to the public*
Conservatory Restaurant and gift shop
Animal feeding and encounter sessions
Seasonal events and children's entertainment
Easy to follow way-marked routes
As our site develops you will be able to take a virtual tour of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park utilising Quicktime VR.
Port Lympne Historic Mansion and Gardens
*Please note that due to conferences and functions the mansion is no longer open every day. It is open at Easter, Bank Holidays and for the school summer holidays.
Described by Country Life as the last historic house to be built in the 20th century, Port Lympne was designed by the remowned architect Sir Herbert Baker for Sir Philip Sassoon during World War I, and represents his best work.
Between the wars, Sir Philip entertained many famous people here including Lloyd George, the Prince of Wales and Mrs Simpson, Queen Mary, Charlie Chaplin, Lawrence of Arabia and Winston Churchill to name but a few.
Highlights of the mansion and gardens include...
The Spencer Roberts Mural Room - depicting animals and birds of South East Asia.
The Rex Whistler Tent Room - recently restored by experts from the Tate Gallery The Martin Jordan Mural Room showing dramatic scenes from around the animal kingdom
The striking Moorish Patio and terraces
Fifteen acres of beautiful landscaped gardens including vineyard, figary, sundial and chess board gardens
The 125 step Trojan Stairway giving panoramic views across Romney Marsh and the English Channel to the French coastline.
Ponds, fountains and numerous 'secret grottos'
Many fine statues, busts, paintings and other works of art.
Attraction Details
For enquiries about Port Lympne Wildlife Park, please contact the attraction using the details below.
AddressLympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD
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Attraction typeZoos
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Port Lympne Mansion Hotel
Set within 15 acres of landscaped gardens in the beautiful Port Lympne Wild Animal Reserve, the Port Lympne Mansion Hotel features stunning views across the Romney Marsh, over the Kent Coast, and towards the English Channel..
Lympne Castle Cottages
Set in the beautiful Kent countryside, Lympne Castle offers charming cottages and rooms, close to Folkestone. There is good access to the M20 motorway..
Corner House Lympne
Corner House is a bed and breakfast located in Lympne Hythe. The property is full of character and dates back to 1889. It has been sympathetically refurbished retaining many of its original features.
Treacle Cottage At Treacle
Treacle Cottage At Treacle Den is a holiday home located in Hythe in the Kent Region and is 24 km from Canterbury. The property boasts views of the city and is 39 km from Hastings. Free private parking is available on site.
Great Lathe Cottage
Set in Burmarsh in the Kent Region, this holiday home is 26 km from Canterbury. The property is 37 km from Hastings and free private parking is provided. Other facilities at Great Lathe Cottage include a hot tub and barbecue.
Owl Barn
Located 26 km from Canterbury and 38 km from Hastings, Owl Barn offers pet-friendly accommodation in Hythe. The unit is 22 km from Dover. Maidstone is 42 km from Owl Barn, while Rye is 23 km away.
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