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Kent - Castles, Cathedrals,
Monuments,
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This section covers Ancient Monuments,
Castles, Stately Homes, Country Houses, Historic
Cathedrals, Ruined Abbeys etc.
Not all the
attractions in an area are listed.
If you know of an
activity provider who does not yet have an entry, please
submit the information
here.
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TONBRIDGE CASTLE
Castle Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1BO
Tel: 01732 770929
E-mail:
tonbridge.castle@tmbc.gov.uk
Web:
www.tonbridgecastle.org
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Tonbridge
boasts Kent's best example of a Motte-and-Bailey
Gatehouse, and its mighty gatehouse is
among the finest in England.
History comes alive for young and old at
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You can see and hear what it was like to be a lord
or lady 700 years ago. At Tonbridge Castle we
cater for weddings and civil partnerships as well
and gatehouse tours and educational visits.
PRICES: Gatehouse Tours; Adult £5.00,
Concessions £3.00, Family £13.50, Chamber/Rooms:
from £55.00 (3hrs) up to £600.00 (7 days).
For further information about this castle in
Tonbridge see our website.
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ROCHESTER CASTLE
The Keep, Rochester
Tel: 01634 402276
E-mail:
rochester.castle@medway.gov.uk
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Rochester Castle is
one of the best preserved and finest examples of
Norman architecture in England.
The castle has had a chequered history, having
been three times subjected to siege and in 1215
partly demolished by King John, who gained entry
by undermining the south-east tower, using the
fat from 40 pigs to set fire to the pit props.
A model has been installed in the castle’s
chapel showing how the castle would have looked
in the 14th century.
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SOUTH FORELAND LIGHTHOUSE
The Front, St. Margarets Bay, Dover, Kent, CT15
6HP
Tel: 01304 852463 Fax:
01304 205295
E-mail:
southforeland@nationaltrust.org.uk
See our
website
Open: 31st March - 30th October, Fri, Sat, Sun &
Mon and everyday in School holidays, 11.00am -
5.30pm, Last Entry 5.00pm.
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High upon the
famous White Cliffs stands this
magnificent lighthouse, built in 1843.
This historic building was the site of
Faraday's work in pioneering the use of
electricity in lighthouses, and was the
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The lighthouse was used by Marconi about 100 years
ago to perform radio telegraphy experiments. The
world's first international radio transmissions
were made here. Enjoy a relaxed guided tour and
discover what makes this lighthouse so special.
For further information on National Trust heritage
& history sites in Dover see our website.
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LEEDS CASTLE
Leeds, nr Maidstone
Tel: 01622 765400 Fax:
0870 600 8880
E-mail:
enquiries@leeds-castle.co.uk
Web:
www.leeds-castle.com
Open: April to October, 10am daily last
admission 5pm. November to March, 10am daily
last admission 3pm. Built on two islands in the
middle of a lake, Leeds Castle is everybody’s
idea of a classic English castle. Surrounded by
500 acres of parkland and glorious gardens, with
attractions which include a duckery, an aviary,
a maze and grotto, and a vineyard, there is
something for everyone. The castle itself
contains superb furnishings and tapestries;
while the world’s largest collection of antique
dog collars is housed in the Medieval Gate
Tower. Please contact us for a full list of
events held throughout the year.
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LULLINGSTONE CASTLE &
THE WORLD GARDEN OF PLANTS
Lullingstone Park, Eynsford, Dartford, Kent,
DA4 0JA
Tel: 01322 862114
Fax: 01322 862115
E-mail:
info@lullingstonecastle.co.uk
Web:
www.lullingstonecastle.co.uk
Open to the public from April - October
Winner of the UK Tourism
Awards. Near to Roman Villa, this historic
family mansion, church and garden was frequented
by Henry VIII and Queen Anne. Set within the
beautiful Darent Valley close to Sevenoaks. The
present manor house and gate house, overlooks a
stunning 15 acre lake.
Close to the manor house is
St. Botolph's Parish Church, of Norman origin,
which contains some of the oldest stained glass
windows in England. The Garden is the UK’s first
ever ‘World Garden of Plants’ containing plants
from around the globe, planted in their
respective countries of origin, continuing to
grow and build year on year, adding rare and
important botanical plants to the collection.
*No access for wheelchair users to the 1st floor
of the house.
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CRANBROOK UNION MILL
The Hill, Cranbrook, Kent
Tel: 01580 712256/712984
Open: Easter to end Sept, Sat 2.30pm - 5pm. July
& August, Sat & Sun 2.30pm - 5pm.
Groups by prior appointment only. Free admission
although donations are gratefully received.
A fine working smock mill and one of the tallest
in the country. Built in 1814 and still grinding
corn today for demonstration. In 2003/2004
complete restoration work was carried out by
Kent County Council in restoring the original
Kentish sweeps to their former glory.
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CHIDDINGSTONE CASTLE
Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge,
Kent, TN8 7AD
Tel: 01892 870347
Web:
www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk
Open:
Thursday, Friday & Sunday 11am - 5pm, from
Easter until September.
Admission: Adult £6, Child £4, Family (2A
& 2C) £18, Under 5's Free.
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Re-modelled in the
late Georgian castle style, this enchanting
fantasy dates back five hundred years.
It houses fabulous collections of the
late owner Denys Bower - historic furnishings
and paintings, Royal Stuart memorabilia,
Japanese lacquer, Egyptian and Buddhist
antiquities.
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Picturesque extensive parkland and lake, as well
as our award winning orangery. Children's
activity rooms and backpack tours available with
admission ticket. Please see our website for
further details.
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HEVER CASTLE & GARDENS
Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG
Tel: 01732 865224
E-mail:
mail@hevercastle.co.uk
Web site:
www.hevercastle.co.uk
Childhood home of Ann
Boleyn, dating back to 1270. Step back into the
splendour of the Tudor Court as it is recreated
with costumed figures, displays and portraits.
Plus 35-acres of Italian
gardens featuring a lake, maze, Tudor Garden,
herb garden and unique ‘splashing’ water maze.
Adventure playground including NEW Henry VIII's
Tower Maze, gift shop, garden shop, restaurants.
Opening Times: 1 March - 30 November daily.
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Old Soar Manor
Plaxtol, Borough Green, TN15 0QX
Tel: 01732 810378
E-mail:
oldsoarmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Remains of a late
13th-century knight’s dwelling.
This is all that is left of the manor house of
c. 1290 which stood here until the 18th
century.
The solar chamber over a barrel-vaulted
undercroft was once inhabited by a medieval
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Old Soar Manor -
Photo:
Ron Strutt
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Fishbourne Palace
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Fishbourne Palace -
Photo:
Lynne Glazzard
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Luck is a funny thing. In 1960, excavations for
a water main in Fishbourne, just west of
Chichester, uncovered some Roman artefacts.
What could have been a routine gathering of a
few items for the local museum turned into a
remarkable discovery, a massive Roman palace,
with over 100 rooms from the first century AD.
The Fishbourne Palace has twenty mosaic floors
that are almost completely intact, located where
their builders created them.
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Richborough Castle
Richborough, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9JW
Tel: 01304 612013
It was here that the Romans launched their
successful invasion of Britain in 43 AD. Dover
and the surrounding areas are rich in ancient
Roman ruins, and Richborough is an example of
one of the most impressive forts, of which many
of the walls and defensive ditches survive.
There is a model showing how the fort looked
when it was first built. You can enjoy taped
tours of this fascinating landmark.
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Dover Castle
Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU
Tel: 01304 201628
Dover Castle is without doubt one of the finest,
most complete castles in the world, and is one
of English Heritage's premier sites. Dover
Castle is the "Key of England" and has over 2000
years of history on one site. There is an Iron
Age fort, a Roman lighthouse, a Saxon church,
and a Norman keep. Deep within the White Cliffs
of Dover, below the castle, is a network of
secret tunnels, first built during the
Napoleonic period and expanded during World War
II to accommodate a hospital and operations
centre. Dover Castle was used by many of
history's most notable figures, including King
Henry VIII and Winston Churchill. You can climb
to the very top of the castle, where you are
greeted by a stunning view overlooking the
entire town of Dover, the busy port, and the
splendid White Cliffs.
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SERGEANT MAJOR'S HOUSE,
Dover Castle is a self
catering holiday property within the castle,
available through English Heritage.
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PEVERELL'S TOWER,
Dover Castle is a self
catering holiday property within the castle,
available through English Heritage.
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Lullingstone Roman Villa
Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, Dartford, Kent, DA4
0JA
Tel: 01322 863467
Situated in a picturesque river valley and
complete with wall paintings, superb mosaic
tiled floors and even skeletal remains, the
villa is one of the most exciting archaeological
finds to date. The free audio tour gives a
unique glimpse into Roman ‘middle-class’ life.
English Heritage.
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Deal Castle
Victoria Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 7BA
Tel: 01304 372762
Deal Castle was Henry VIII's austere fortress,
and once carried 119 guns. This fascinating,
well kept castle has lots for you to explore,
such as the battlements, the dark twisting
passages, and the huge basement which contains a
fine exhibition of England's coastal defences.
You can enjoy a taped tour, which is available
in several languages, and children get a free
activity sheet so they'll make the most out of
their visit to Deal Castle.
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Walmer Castle
Kingsdown Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 7LJ
Tel: 01304 364288
Walmer Castle was built in 1540 as part of Henry
VIII's chain of coastal defences. Over the
centuries it has transformed from a fortress to
a beautiful stately home with exceptional
gardens. It is the official residence of the
Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, currently the
Queen Mother. Taped tours are available in
several languages.
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GREENHOUSE APARTMENT,
Walmer Castle, is a self
catering holiday property overlooking the
enclosed vegetable garden which has supplied
fruit and flowers for over 300 years. It is
available through English Heritage.
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GARDEN COTTAGE, Walmer Castle, is a self
catering holiday property overlooking the
enclosed vegetable garden which has supplied
fruit and flowers for over 300 years. It is
available through English Heritage.
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Old Bayham Abbey
Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 8BE
Tel: 01892 890381
Beautiful and evocative ruins of an early 13th
century French abbey set in the picturesque
wooded valley of the River Teise. Preserved and
landscaped in the 18th century by Humphrey
Repton. English Heritage.
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Willesborough Windmill
Situated: Ashford
Tel: 01233 661866
Working windmill.
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Swanton Mill
Situated: Mersham
Tel: 01233 720223
Working windmill.
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Woodchurch Windmill
Situated: Woodchurch
Tel: 01233 860649
Working windmill.
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH
Mill Street, Maidstone, next to the
Archbishops Palace
Tel: 01622 843298
E-mail:
marchant@maidstoneallsaints.freeserve.co.uk
Web:
www.maidstoneallsaints.freeserve.co.uk
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All Saints, the Parish
Church of the County Town of Kent was largely
built by Archbishop Courtenay (14th C) and is
one of the largest and finest Perpendicular
churches in England.
Of note are the medieval
choir stalls and the Washington family memorial.
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Open May to September.
Tues, Wed & Thurs 10am - 4pm. Sat 10am -
12.30pm.
All other times by prior arrangement.
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CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL
Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury,
Kent, CT1 2EE
Tel: 01227 762862
E-mail:
enquiries@canterbury-cathedral.org
The Mother Church of the Anglican Communion and
a superb example of English ecclesiastical
architecture. Founded by St Augustine in 597AD
it was the country’s first Cathedral, the
building is particularly renowned for its
outstanding examples of 13th century stained
glass windows. Open all year. Subject to
restrictions.
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ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL
Garth House, The Precinct, Rochester, Kent, ME1
1SZ
Tel: 01634 401301
E-mail:
visitsofficer@rochestercathedraluk.org
Web:
www.rochestercathedral.org
Originally founded in
604 by Bishop Justus, this is the second oldest
cathedral in England having survived numerous
Viking raids and now houses the largest
collection of fragments of medieval wall
paintings.
The first Fresco in an
English Cathedral for 800 years is now on view.
Open all year, restricted during services.
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ST MARY'S SPELDHURST
Speldhurst, 3 mile north west of Royal Tunbridge
Wells
Tel: 01892 861187
E-mail:
speldhurst.church@btopenworld.com
A wonderful Victorian interior with fine stained
glass windows by William Morris and Sir Edward
Burne Jones.
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THE FRIARS
Aylesford, near Maidstone, Kent, ME20 7BX
Tel: 01622 717272
E-mail:
friarsreception@hotmail.com
Web:
www.thefriars.org.uk
The Carmelite Friary
founded in 1242 was dispossessed at the
dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII and
was re-established in 1949. The site is now an
important pilgrimage centre with lovely grounds
and picnic areas. The restored medieval barn
houses the tearooms and book shop.
Our 62 bedroom Guest House offers a
welcome retreat with conference facilities and
ground floor rooms suitable for disabled
persons. Free entrance for day visitors. *No
access for wheelchair users to the upper floor.
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St. Augustine's Abbey
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Photo:
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In the year 598, Saint Augustine was sent to
England by Pope Gregory I, on what might
nowadays be called a revival mission.
King of Kent at this time was Ethelbert, who
happened to be married to a Christian, Bertha.
Whether or not his spouse influenced him, he
allowed Augustine to found a monastery just
outside the walls of Canterbury.
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All Saints Church
Tudeley, 2 1/2 miles east of Tonbridge
A delightful 13/14th century church, restored in
the 18th century, noted for its stained glass
windows by the artist, Marc Chagall.
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SS Cosmos & Damian
Challock, Bootom of Church Lane, key at Coombs
Farm on right going towards church
Tel: 01233 740735
Three sets of murals including one for the
Millennium by John Ward and Gordon Davies.
Candle beam, 11th century. Many points of
interest.
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QUEX MUSEUM, HOUSE & GARDENS
Quex Park, Park Lane, Birchington, Kent, CT7
0BH
Tel: 01843 842168
Fax: 01843 846661
E-mail:
enquiries@quexmuseum.org
Web:
www.quexmuseum.org
Opening Times: mid-March to
end-October, Sun-Thurs 11.00 - 5.00. November
to mid-March, Sundays only 1.00 - 3.30. Quex
House mid-March to end-October, Sun-Thurs 2.00
- 4.30.
A museum and
Regency-period country house with beautiful
Victorian gardens. The world class collections
include African natural history & ethnography,
weaponry, archaeology, ceramics, furniture and
much much more.
Group bookings welcome.
Family activities, tearoom and gift shop.
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IGHTHAM MOTE
Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15
0NT
Tel: 01732 810378
E-mail:
ighthammote@nationaltrust.org.uk
Open: 15th March - 2nd November
(closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
Garden, Shop & Restaurant: 10 .30 am - 5.
00pm
House: 11.00am - 5.00 pm (Last Entry
4.30pm)
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Dating from
1320 this rare example of a medieval
moated manor house offers the most
extensive visitor route since the
National Trust acquired the property in
1985 to include Great Hall, Crypt, Tudor
Chapel with a hand-painted ceiling, and
the private apartments of the American
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Ightham Mote also offers lovely gardens & water
features with lakeside & woodland walks.
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SQUERRYES COURT MANOR HOUSE
Squerryes, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1SJ
Tel: 01959 562345
Fax:
01959 565949
E-mail:
squerryes.court@squerryes.co.uk
Web:
www.squerryes.co.uk
Open: 2nd April to 28th September, Wed, Sun
& Bank Holiday Mondays. Gardens 11.30am -
5.00pm. House 12.30pm - 5.00pm. Last admission
4.30pm.
Beautiful Manor House (1681). Lived in by Warde
family since 1731. Old Master paintings,
furniture, tapestries, porcelain all collected
in the 18th Century. Garden lovely all seasons.
Lake, borders, restored formal garden and
tearoom serving light refreshments from 11.30am
- 4.30pm. *Sorry no access to the upper floor.
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Chartwell House
Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS
Tel: 01732 868381
Fax: 01732 868193
E-mail:
chartwell@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Family home of Sir Winston
Churchill.
Bought by Sir Winston for its magnificent
views over the Weald of Kent to Sussex,
Chartwell was his home and the place from
which he drew inspiration from 1924 until the
end of his life.
The rooms and gardens remain much as they were
when he lived here, with pictures, books, maps
and personal mementoes strongly evoking the
career and wide-ranging interests of this
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Chartwell House -
Photo:
Richard Howell
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Lake at Chartwell -
Photo:
Stephen Nunney
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The beautiful terraced gardens contain the lakes
Sir Winston created, the water garden where he
fed his fish, Lady Churchill’s rose garden and
the Golden Rose Walk, a Golden Wedding
anniversary gift from their children.
Many of Sir Winston’s paintings can be seen in
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Emmett's Garden
Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, TN14 6AY
Tel: 01732 868381 (Enquiries) / 01732
751509 (Infoline)
Fax: 01732 750490
E-mail:
emmetts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Charming Victorian garden
with year-round interest.
Influenced by William Robinson, this
delightful informal garden – with the highest
treetop in Kent – was laid out in the late
19th century, with many exotic and rare trees
and shrubs from across the world.
While there are glorious shows of spring
flowers and shrubs, a rose garden and rock
garden, Emmett's is equally attractive for its
spectacular views at all times and for its
autumn colours. |
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Photo:
Stephen Nunney
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Knole House
Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0RP
Tel: 01732 462100
Fax: 01732 465528
E-mail:
knole@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Knole House -
Photo:
Colin Smith
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One of the great treasure houses of England, set
in a magnificent deer park.
The original 15th-century house was enlarged and
embellished in 1603 by Thomas Sackville, 1st
Earl of Dorset and one of Queen Elizabeth’s
favourites, and has remained essentially
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The thirteen state rooms
open to the public contain superb collections:
17th-century royal Stuart furniture, including
three state beds, silver furniture and the
prototype of the famous Knole Settee,
outstanding tapestries and textiles, and
portraits by Van Dyck, Gainsborough, Lely,
Kneller and Reynolds.
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Scotney Castle Garden &
Estate
Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 8JN
Tel: 01892 891081
Fax: 01892 890110
E-mail:
scotneycastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
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One of England’s most romantic gardens, designed
in the picturesque style around the ruins of a
14th-century moated castle.
There are
rhododendrons and azaleas in profusion, with
wisteria and roses rambling over the old ruins.
Wonderful vistas and viewpoints abound and there
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Scotney Castle Garden &
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Photo:
Brian Bailey
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Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Sissinghurst, nr Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2AB
Tel: 01580 710700
Fax: 01580 710702
E-mail:
sissinghurst@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Sissinghurst Castle Tower -
Photo:
Richard Croft
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One of the world’s most celebrated gardens, the
creation of Vita Sackville-West and her husband
Sir Harold Nicolson.
Developed around the surviving parts of an
Elizabethan mansion with a central red-brick
prospect tower, a series of small enclosed
compartments, intimate in scale and romantic in
atmosphere and including the renowned White
Garden, provide outstanding design and colour
through the season.
The study, where Vita worked, and library are
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Smallhythe Place
Smallhythe, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7NG
Tel: 01580 762334
Fax: 01580 761960
E-mail:
smallhytheplace@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Ellen Terry’s early
16th-century house and cottage gardens.
The half-timbered house was the home of the
Victorian actress Ellen Terry from 1899 to
1928, and contains many personal and
theatrical mementoes.
The charming cottage grounds include her rose
garden, orchard, nuttery and the Barn Theatre. |
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Smallhythe Place -
Photo:
Vernon Dunhill
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Stoneacre
Stoneacre Lane, Otham, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8RS
Tel/Fax: 01622 862157
E-mail:
stoneacrent@aol.com
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Stoneacre -
Photo:
Penny Mayes
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Half-timbered yeoman’s house.
Dating from the late 15th century, the house
features a great hall and crownpost and is
surrounded by harmonious garden, orchard and
meadows. |
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Temple Manor (English
Heritage)
Knight Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent
Tel: 01634 827980
The manor house of the Knights Templar,
constructed during the thirteenth century.
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Down House
Luxted Road, Downe, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7JT
Tel: 01689 859119
An intimate window into the life of England’s
best known scientist. It was from his study at
Down House that Charles Darwin worked on the
scientific theories that culminated in a book -
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural
Selection - that both scandalised and
revolutionised Victorian Britain. Down House,
built during the late eighteenth century,
remains much as it was when Darwin lived there.
On the ground floor, the rooms have been
furnished to reflect the domestic life of the
family. The study holds his writing desk, chair
and numerous objects connected with his work.
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Hall Place
Bourne Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1PQ
Tel: 01322 526574
A fine Grade 1 Listed country house built in
1540 for Sir John Champneis, a Lord Mayor of
London, and extended in the 17th century. The
house is set in beautiful formal gardens on the
banks of the River Cray. Now owned by Bexley
Council, some of its rooms are open to the
public. A magnificent Great Hall contains an
18th century chamber organ built by George
England. Hall Place houses Bexley Museum and
galleries that offer a changing programme of
exhibitions throughout the year. The house is
also the venue for concerts, lectures and
private functions. Open daily in summer and
Monday - Saturday in winter.
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Belmont House and Gardens
Belmont Park, Throwley, Faversham, Kent, ME13
0HH
Tel: 01795 890202
Fax: 01795 890202
E-mail:
belmontadmin@btconnect.com
The unique Georgian house of Belmont, set in
beautiful gardens and surrounded by classical
English country parkland, commands stunning
views of the rolling Kent countryside and is a
completely unspoilt and distinctive example of
the work of architect Samuel Wyatt. Whilst the
house and gardens evolved over the years it
remained the seat of successive Lords Harris
from 1801 until the Sixth Lord's death in 1995.
The Harris family played a significant role in
British expansion overseas during the 19th
century. Belmont contains fabulous mementos of
the family's history and travels - fine
paintings, furniture, Indian silverware and the
finest collection of clocks in private hands in
the country; a collection assembled by the 5th
Lord. The house also contains a unique
collection of watercolour paintings by the
Trinidadian artist Michel Jean Cazabon.
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Chantry Heritage Centre
Fort Gardens, Commercial Place, Gravesend, Kent,
DA12 2BH
Tel: 01474 321520
A 14thC chapel with displays on the town's
history, an audiovisual about the building and
material from an important local Roman site. The
social history room includes displays about
General Gordon of Khartoum, Princess Pocahontas
and important local industries such as cement
and paper.
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Godinton House & Gardens
Godinton House, Godinton Park, Godinton Lane,
Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BP
Tel: 01233 620773
Godinton House & Gardens has absorbed the
history and culture of Kent for 600 years,
creating a visible architectural story dating
from the medieval 14th century. Set in the
tranquil parkland of the Godinton Estate, it has
evolved over many centuries. Refreshments,
picnic area.
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Restoration House
17-19 Crow Lane, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1RF
Tel: 01634 848520
Restoration House, in the Kent city of
Rochester, 30 miles south-east of London, takes
its name from the stay by King Charles II on the
eve of the monarch's restoration to the throne.
Described as England’s finest pre-Civil War town
house, it opened to the public in 2000 and
belongs to Robert Tucker, who admits his work
there is "a labour of love". Restoration House:
Was previously owned by TV comedian Rod Hull,
who fell to his death from the roof. Upstairs is
the chamber in which, in Dickens’ story, Miss
Havisham’s wedding feast lay untouched. Has
beautiful rooms filled with 17th/18th century
furniture and portraits by Reynolds,
Gainsborough and others. A walled garden
includes a formal pond, yew hedges and
herbaceous borders.
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Mount Ephraim Gardens
Staple Street, Hernhill, Faversham, Kent, ME13
9TX
Tel: 01227 751496
Mount Ephraim Gardens are at the heart of an 800
acre estate comprising the house and gardens, a
progressive fruit farm, woodland and grazing.
The glory of the garden lies in its superb site.
The house, rebuilt in 1870, but the home of the
Dawes family for over 300 years, commands a
truly magnificent view over woodland parks,
orchards and the Swale and Thames Estuary.
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The Pine Gardens
Beach Road, St Margaret's Bay, Dover
Tel: 01304 852764
Situated at St. Margaret's, just outside Dover,
the Pines Gardens is a six acre park renowned
for its trees, plants, and ornamental waterfall.
There is a statue of Winston Churchill, a Romany
caravan, and a beautiful wishing well. Few
places offer a more relaxing or inspiring
experience. There is a picnic area with full
wheelchair access, and a truly stunning view of
the White Cliffs.
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Marle Place Gardens
Marle Place Road, Brenchley, Tonbridge, Kent,
TN12 7HS
Tel: 01892 722304
A romantic, privately owned Wealden garden of 10
acres with many interesting trees and shrubs.
Bog garden & mosaic terrace. Light refreshments,
rockery and woodland walk. Artists studios
usually open. Sculpture in garden. No dogs
please.
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Iden Croft Herbs
Frittenden Road, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent,
TN12 0DH
Tel: 01580 891432
E-mail:
idencroft.herbs@dial.pipex.com
Beautiful, aromatic Herb Gardens and a 15th
century Walled Garden. Home of the National
Mint, Origanum and Nepeta Collections.
Plant/Herb Shop. Extensive facilities and garden
for disabled. Coach parties book in advance.
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Groombridge Place Gardens
& Enchanted Forest
Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9QG
Tel: 01892 861444
These award winning gardens, set in 200 acres of
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