Port Lympne Reserve celebrates 50 years of public opening

Port Lympne Reserve is marking five decades since opening to the public in 1976, reflecting on its evolution from a private Edwardian mansion into a major UK wildlife conservation destination. The milestone celebrates the site's transformation under John Aspinall's ownership from 1973 onwards, alongside its rich history spanning Roman fortifications, Sassoon-era grandeur, and wartime service.