Explanatory leaflets are on offer to give the layman a simple guide to what may be found or seen on the trail. A large amount of reference material is available for those visitors who wish to delve that little bit further. There is a well-stocked library, and botanical, entomological, and geological collections. Time permitting, the centre staff will spend some time with visitors answering queries, and furthering their knowledge of the natural kingdom. A pleasant time may be spent walking round the reserve, or through the newly planted woodland area, observing and enjoying the surroundings.
Seats are placed at strategic intervals and a picnic area is provided.
Visits of this kind have been known to have sparked off an interest which has become a hobby or even taken up as a university career. There is much of interest to see in the exhibition areas of the Field Study Centre. Displays usually include pond-life aquaria, local archaeology, and the only comprehensive geological collection in this part of Kent. Location Monkton Nature Reserve is situated on the Isle of Thanet just to the North of the village of Monkton. It is located in a large chalk quarry at the junction of the A299 and the A253.