# Nelson Park Riding Centre, Birchington — Reviews & Opening Hours > Nelson Park Riding Centre — Sports School in Birchington with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.7/5 from 77 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants/nelson-park-riding-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Sports School # Nelson Park Riding Centre Birchington, Kent [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6693519464890090517&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Paul Letham](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103220633805619640855) **In short:** Nelson Park Riding Centre is a sports school in Kent, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 77 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Nelson Park Riding Centre Nelson Park Riding Centre offers hacking and riding lessons on St Margarets Road in Birchington. The centre is run as a family business with qualified instructors and a selection of horses. Riders of all abilities, including complete beginners, are catered for. The centre holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Nelson Park Riding Centre's own website](https://www.ridinglessonsthanet.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Thursday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Friday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Saturday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Sunday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM ## What's nearby - Birchington Tyres - Reclamet next door - Reclamet next door - Repair and Refinish Bodyworks 200m away - Queensdown Boarding Kennels 200m away - RSPCA Isle of Thanet Branch 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (77 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Kent Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/637753). [More restaurants in Kent](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants) ★ 4.7 (77 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.ridinglessonsthanet.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01843 822251](tel:01843822251) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Kent **Plus Code** 9F33984R+MX ### 🏨 Places to stay near Kent Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DKent%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Nelson Park Riding Centre? Nelson Park Riding Centre is open Mon–Sun 8am–6pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Nelson Park Riding Centre any good? Nelson Park Riding Centre is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 77 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### How do I contact Nelson Park Riding Centre? Call Nelson Park Riding Centre on +44 1843 822251. ## More near Nelson Park Riding Centre ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate Minster ★ 4.2 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ramsgate/hotels/holiday-inn-express-ramsgate-minster) - [Premier Inn Ramsgate Manston Airport ★ 4.1 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ramsgate/hotels/premier-inn-ramsgate-manston-airport) - [The Hussar Hotel ★ 4.3 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/the-hussar-hotel) - [The Powell - Birchington ★ 4.3 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/hotels/the-powell-birchington) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Poppy Lodge ★ 5.0 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/poppy-lodge-uk11787) - [Ivy Cottage 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/ivy-cottage-w41319) - [The Fairway 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/the-fairway-uk33753) - [Ethelbert Apartment 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/ethelbert-apartment-uk46675) ### Campsites nearby - [Birchington Vale Holiday Park ★ 4.1 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington-on-sea/camping/birchington-vale-holiday-park) - [Quex Park Caravan & Camping ★ 4.4 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/camping/quex-park-caravan-camping) - [Manston Court Caravan Park ★ 4.3 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/manston-court-caravan-park) - [Preston Park ★ 4.5 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/preston-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ramsgate/attractions/spitfire-and-hurricane-memorial-museum) - [Powell-Cotton Museum ★ 4.6 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/attractions/powell-cotton-museum) - [Jungle Jims Birchington ★ 4.3 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/attractions/jungle-jims-birchington) - [West Bay Beach ★ 4.6 · 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/attractions/west-bay-beach)