Polhill Bank Appeal
Polhill Bank Restoration Appeal - Thanks to you, we can now restore Polhill.
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Volunteering at Polhill Bank
Our Volunteers do a tremendous job and without them, Polhill Bank wouldn’t be in the state it is currently. With our plans to expand and restore 40 acres of land at Polhill, our volunteers and…
Polhill Bank
The 'Bank' is almost four hectares of chalk grassland on a southeast-facing hillside with commanding views of the Darenth Valley.
My memories of Polhill
Noted local botanist Joyce Pitt recalls her memories of Polhill Bank. Joyce has worked as a volunteer for Kent Wildlife Trust for many years, including as an Honorary Warden of the reserve.
Our plans for Polhill
How do you restore a chalk downland? Our appeal to purchase an extension to our existing Polhill Bank nature reserve offers us a unique opportunity to restore an additional 26 acres of arable land…
Our work transforming Polhill Bank into species-rich chalk downland
Our work at Polhill Bank has been ongoing for several years now. Over time, we have purchased more neighbouring patches of land there, adding up to around 16 hectares now under our nature-positive…
Filming and photography on our nature reserves
Looking to film on one of Kent Wildlife Trust's nature reserves? Make a request here
Roadside Nature Reserves
The Kent and Medway Road Verge Project, established in 1994, works to identify, protect and manage road verges which contain threatened habitats or wildlife.
Visiting our reserves
A guide on how to explore and enjoy our reserves in a wildlife-friendly way.
Respecting Our Reserves
While the vast majority of people who visit our reserves, do so respectfully, we have seen an increase in anti-social behaviour. Please help us by reporting damage to us immediately and if you see anything suspicious, call the police.
Thank you for donating to Protect Polhill!
Thank you for your donation. Your support helps us to make a vital difference to wildlife in the county.
Our Top Nature Reserves
Kent Wildlife Trust manages over 80 nature reserves across the county, boasting a diverse range of habitats and species. To help you know where to start, we've assembled some of our top recommended reserves to visit.