18 The Churchyard, Ashford, Kent TN23 1QG - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1233 629165 - Fax: +44 (0)1233 639166 Email: tourism@ashford.gov.uk
ASHORD TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE CLICK

Ashford Tourist Information Centre is situated in Ashford, Kent, close to Tenterden and Folkestone. Ashford is one of the main terminals for the Channel Tunnel rail link running from Waterloo in London to Paris in France. Call in and we can give you more information or assist you with finding a place to stay. There is a great selection of hotels, bed & breakfast and self-catering accommodation locally.

6B High Street, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1LH - England, UK Phone: +44 (0)1843 862242 - Fax: +44 (0)1843 865650  Email: tourism@thanet.gov.uk

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Discover more about Broadstairs and the surrounding Kent countryside at Broadstairs Tourist Information Centre, situated close to Ramsgate and Margate in South East England. Our information centre contains lots of useful travel information about Broadstairs and our helpful staff can assist you with a various services from transport timetables to finding & booking accommodation in Broadstairs. We can also provide information on tourist attractions around Broadstairs and Kent such as Salmestone Grange historic house, Broadstairs Museum and Crampton Tower.

34 St. Margaret’s Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2TG - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1227 766567 - Fax: +44 (0)1227 459840 Email: canterburyinformation@canterbury.gov.uk
 CANTERBURY TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE CLICK

At Canterbury Tourist Information Centre, we are here to help you with a range if tourism services and information about the historic city of Canterbury and other nearby towns such as Faversham & Blean in Kent. We can help you find and reserve accommodation in a hotel or bed & breakfast in Canterbury, get a local map or guidebook of the Canterbury area and give advice on the best tourist attractions to visit around Canterbury and Kent. We have Canterbury Cathedral - home of the Church of England, Canterbury Roman Museum, St Augustine’s Abbey and the Canterbury Tales exhibition at St. Margaret’s Church.

Vestry Hall, Stone Street, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 3HA - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1580 712538 Fax: 01580 712538

Cranbrook Tourist Information Centre is situated in Cranbrook, situated half way between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Ashford in Kent. Attractions around Cranbrook include Sissinghurst Gardens (National Trust), the Historic Vehicles Collection museum and Finchcocks historic house. Call in and we can give you more information on the Cranbrook visitor attractions. We can also help you find a place to stay from a great selection of hotels and bed & breakfast accommodation available in and around Cranbrook.

Town Hall, High Street, Deal, Kent CT14 6BB - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1304 369576 - Fax: +44 (0)1304 380641 Email: info@deal.gov.uk

Discover more about the Kent town of Deal and nearby places at the Deal Tourist Information Centre, situated on the coast between Dover and Ramsgate. Our centre is packed with lots of useful tourist information ranging from finding and booking accommodation in Deal to finding more information about the local visitor attractions. There are a number of attractions around Deal including the Walmer Castle and East Kent Railway.

Townwall Street, Dover, Kent CT16 1JR - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1304 205108 Fax: 01304 255 409  Email: tic@doveruk.com
 DOVER TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE CLICK

At Dover Tourist Information Centre, we are here to help you with a range of tourism information on the port town of Dover and other nearby places such as Folkestone and Deal. We can help you find hotel or bed & breakfast accommodation in Dover, provide maps and help with the ferry timetables and give independent advice on the Dover visitor attractions. Attractions in Dover include Dover Castle, the Pines garden and the famous White Cliffs of Dover which is often the first view of England that travellers from Europe have.

Stangrove Park, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 5LU - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1732 868110 Fax: 01732 868114 Email: edenbridge.tic@sevenoaks.gov.uk

Edenbridge Tourist Information Centre is situated in the small Kent town of Edenbridge, close to East Grinstead and Sevenoaks. Nearby visitor attractions include Hever Castle and Chartwell historic house (National Trust). Call in and we can give you more information or help you with find a place to stay from a selection of hotels and bed & breakfast accommodation in and around Edenbridge.

Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre, 13 Preston Street, Faversham, Kent ME13 8NS - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1795 534542 Fax: 01795 533 261 Email: ticfaversham@btconnect.com
 FAVERSHAM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE CLICK

Discover more about Faversham and the Kent countryside at Faversham Tourist Information Centre, located close to Sittingbourne and Canterbury in North Kent. We have lots of tourist and travel information about Faversham and Kent, so if you’d like help with bus and train timetables, are looking for bed & breakfast or hotel accommodation in Faversham, or just want to know more about the Faversham visitor attractions you can visit, then call in and let us offer you some advice. The area has lots to offer, including the Stone Chapel monument and Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum.

 
Harbour Street, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1QN - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1303 258594 - Fax: +44 (0)1303 259754

Discover more about Folkestone and the surrounding area at Folkestone Tourist Information Centre, situated on the south coast of England close to Dover and Hythe. Our information centre is packed with lots of useful travel information to help you plan your holiday. If you’d like help with bus, train and ferry timetables, are looking for bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation, or just want to know what tourist attractions you can visit, then call in and let us offer you some advice. The area has lots to offer, including the Battle of Britain museum and Rural Heritage Centre.

St. George’s Square, Gravesend, Kent DA11 0TB - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1474 337600 Fax: 01474 337601 Email: info@towncentric.co.uk

At Gravesend Tourist Information Centre, we are here to help you. We have information on Gravesend to other nearby places such as Tilbury, Rochester and South West London. Find hotel or bed & breakfast accommodation in Gravesend or some advice on the Gravesend visitor attractions in the area.

12 William Street, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 5EJ - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1227 361911 - Fax: +44 (0)1227 361911  Email: hernebayinformation@canterbury.gov.uk
 HERNE BAY TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE CLICK

Herne Bay Tourist Information Centre is situated in Herne Bay, close to Whitstable and Canterbury. Call in and we can give you more information or assist you with finding a place to stay. There is a great selection of hotels, bed & breakfast and self-catering accommodation locally

Red Lion Square, Hythe, Kent CT21 5AU - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1303 267799 - Fax: +44 (0)1303 261161

Discover more about Hythe and the surrounding area at Hythe Tourist Information Centre, situated on the south east coast of England close to Folkestone, Kent. The information centre is packed with lots of useful travel and tourism information to help you plan your holiday. Whether you are looking for help with ferry, bus or train timetables, want to find and reserve bed & breakfast or hotel accommodation in Hythe, or just want to know more about the Hythe tourist attractions you can visit, then call in and let us offer you some advice.

The GatehousePalace Gardens, Mill Street, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6YE - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1622 602169 Alternate Tel: 01622 602 048  Fax: 01622 602 519 Email: tourism@maidstone.gov.uk
 MAIDSTONE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE CLICK

At Maidstone Tourist Information Centre, we are here to help you with a range of tourism information about Maidstone and other nearby destinations such as Chatham, Aylesford and Staplehurst in Kent. Find accommodation in a hotel or bed & breakfast or just get some advice on some of the best tourist attractions around Maidstone and Kent. We have Leeds Castle, the Museum of Kent Life and the Tyrwhitt-Drake Carraige Museum near Maidstone, so you’ll always find there’s lots to see.

22 High Street, Margate, Kent CT9 1DS - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1843 220241 - Fax: +44 (0)1843 230099 Email: tourism@thanet.gov.uk
MARGATE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE CLICK

Margate Tourist Information Centre is situated in the coastal town of Margate, close to Ramsgate and Broadstairs on the North Kent coast. Nearby tourist attractions include Salmestone Grange historic house, Theatre Royal and The Margate Winter Gardens. Call in and we can give you more information on these and other visitor attractions. We can also help you choose from the great selection of hotels and bed & breakfast accommodation in Margate.

Church Approach, New Romney, Kent TN28 8AS - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1797 364044 - Fax: +44 (0)1797 364194

Discover more about the small seaside town of New Romney at the New Romney Tourist Information Centre, situated close to Lydd and just down the coast from Folkestone and Hythe. Our information centre is packed with lots of useful travel information to help you plan your holiday in the area. Whether you’d like help with ferry timetables, are looking to book bed & breakfast or hotel accommodation in New Romney or just want to know what visitor attractions are available, then call in and let us offer you some advice. The area has lots to offer, including the Dungeness Power Station Visitors Centre and the Old Lighthouse.

19 - 21 Harbour Street, Ramsgate, Kent CT11 8HA - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1843 583333 - Fax: +44 (0)1843 591086 Email: tourism@thanet.gov.uk
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At Ramsgate Tourist Information Centre, we are here to help you. We have information on the seaside town of Ramsgate on the north Kent coast and other nearby places such as Margate and Broadstairs. Find accommodation in a hotel or bed & breakfast or just get some independent advice on some of the best tourist attractions in the area.
 

95 High Street, Rochester, Kent ME1 1LX - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1634 843666 - Fax: +44 (0)1634 847891 Email: visitor.centre@medway.gov.uk

Rochester Tourist Information Centre is situated in Rochester, close to Chatham and Gillingham on the North Kent coast. Call in and we can give you more information on local visitor attractions or assist you with finding a place to stay from a great selection of hotels and bed & breakfast accommodation available in and around Rochester.

The Guildhall, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9AH - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1304 613565 Alternate Tel: 01304 617 197 Fax: 01304 613 565 Email: info@ticsandwich.wanadoo.co.uk

Discover more about the small town of Sandwich and nearby places at the Sandwich Tourist Information Centre, situated close to Ramsgate, Margate, Broadstairs and Deal in South East Kent. The premises are packed with lots of tourism information to help you plan your holiday or break in the area. If you’d like help with transport timetables, are looking for accommodation in and around Sandwich, or just want to know what tourist attractions you can visit, then call in and let us offer you some advice. The area has lots to offer, including White Mill folk museum, Sandwich Bay bird observatory, Sandwich Bay Beach and the Richborough Roman fort.

Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1LQ - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1732 450305 Fax: 01732 461 959 Email: tic@sevenoakstown.gov.uk
SEVENOAKS TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE CLICK

At Sevenoaks Tourist Information Centre, we are here to help you. We have information on Sevenoaks to other nearby destinations such as Swanley and Maidstone in Kent. We can assist you in finding accommodation in a hotel or bed & breakfast in Sevenoaks, provide guides and local maps and give advice on the Sevenoaks tourist attractions you can see and visit. We have Ightham Mote and Knole House attractions, so you’ll find there’s lots to see and do.

London Road, Swanley, BR8 7AE.
Phone : 01322 614660 Fax: 01322 666 154 Email: touristinfo@swanley.org.uk
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Swanley Tourist Information Centre is in a brand new building in the centre of the town directly opposite Asda car park. Purpose built and shared with the Library and a very pleasent cafe.Contact us for information about London - Where to stay What to Do, Big Bus Tickets and numerous leaflets and guide books as well as other souvenirs for our Capital City.We also hold vast amounts of information for the rest of the UK and are happy to provide a booking service for accomodation, for which we make a small charge.A photocopying and fax service is available and Internet access in the Library. The centre is run and managed by Swanley Town Council.

Town Hall, High Street, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6AN - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1580 763572 - Fax: +44 (0)1580 766863 Email: tentic@ashford.gov.uk
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Tenterden Tourist Information Centre is situated in the small town of Tenterden, close to Ashford and Cranbrook in central Kent. Nearby visitor attractions include the Kent & East Sussex Railway, Smallhythe Place historic house (National Trust), South of England Rare Breeds Centre and Historic Vehicles Collection Museum. Call in and we can give you more information on these and other attractions, plus we can assist you with finding a place to stay from the selection of hotel and bed & breakfast accommodation in and around Tenterden.

Castle Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BG - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1732 770929  Fax: 01732 770449 Email: tonbridge.castle@tmbc.gov.uk
 TONBRIDGE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE CLICK

Discover more about Tonbridge and the surrounding area at Tonbridge Tourist Information Centre, situated close to Royal Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks in Kent. The information centre is packed with lots of helpful travel and tourism information to help you plan your break in the area. If you’d like help with transport planning, are looking for accommodation in Tonbridge, or just want to know about the Tonbridge visitor attractions, call in and let us offer you some advice. The area has lots to offer, including Penshurst Place historic house.

The Old Fish Market, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5TN - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1892 515675 Fax: 01892 534660  Email: touristinformationcentre@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
TUNBRIDGE WELLS TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE CLICK

At Tunbridge Wells Tourist Information Centre, we are here to help you with travel and tourism information about Tunbridge Wells and other nearby towns such as Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Hildenborough in Kent. Find bed & breakfast or hotel accommodation in Tunbridge Wells, get a local map or guide book of the Kent region or some advice on some of the best tourist attractions in and around Tunbridge Wells. We have Groombridge Place Gardens and Hever Castle attractions nearby.

7 Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1DB - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1227 275482 - Fax: +44 (0)1227 275482  Email: whitstableinformation@canterbury.gov.uk

Whitstable Tourist Information Centre is situated in Whitstable on the North Kent coastline near to Herne Bay and Canterbury. Call in and we can give you more information or assist you with finding a place to stay from a great selection of hotels, bed & breakfast and self-catering accommodation in Whitstable.

Bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation in University of Kent, Canterbury

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Staying in university accommodation is a convenient and affordable way to stay in Canterbury. With modern bed and breakfast (B&B) rooms from £26, and 5 bedded self-catering houses from £89.50, it is a cost effective alternative to staying in a hostel or a hotel.

Availability is mainly in the Easter (April/May) and summer (July, August, September) vacation periods, when students clear their rooms. Rooms typically become available two to three months in advance, so please revisit the website within that period if nothing is available now.

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Belmont House and Gardens

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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Canterbury, Kent, CT1

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Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2NU

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CHIDDINGSTONE CASTLE

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. Picturesque extensive parkland and lake.

Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7AD
Tel: 01892 870347 Thursday 2pm - 5pm. Sun & Bank Holiday Mondays 11.30am - 5.30pm.

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Guided tours, our experienced guides will take you on a lamp lit tour, during which you will hear of the Druids, Romans and Saxons. Visitors also see the tunnels made famous as a shelter during World War 2 when the Caves became the largest air raid shelter outside of London. See the Caves Church, Druid Altar, Haunted Pool and much more! Gift Shop with a range of associated gifts, trinkets and collectables. Ample Free Car & Coach parking. Licensed Restaurant offering a wide variety of freshly prepared meals, snacks and daily specials. Why not come in for a traditional English breakfast, lunch or just tea and cakes!

Old Hill, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5NB

Caves open Wednesday to Sunday, 7 days a week during school holidays and half terms (except Christmas). 45 minute Guided Tours 10am - 4pm available every hour, on the hour.

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The Union Windmill was built in 1814 and stands at the highest point overlooking the town of Cranbrook. It is the second tallest surviving windmill in the British Isles, measuring 72 feet to the top of the cap. It is the tallest surviving smock mill, with an eight-sided three-storey brick base and a four-storey, fixed wooden tower above that, clad in white painted weather-board. It has four sails (called sweeps in the Southeast) with patent shutters and a fantail which keeps the sweeps facing into the wind at all times. The mill has recently undergone major renovations and is in excellent working order. Wind permitting, wheat is ground and visitors can purchase wholemeal flour in our shop.

The Hill, Cranbrook, Kent

Easter to end Sept, Sat 2.30pm - 5pm. July & August, Sat & Sun 2.30pm - 5pm.

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Ten rooms of a Roman Villa-House, within a cover building can be seen with tessellated and concrete floors and hypocaust (under-floor central heating). With graphic displays, touch table of Roman Artefacts and activities for children, including mosaic making, Roman games, dressing up as Romans and brass rubbing.

Kent Archaeological Unit, Crofton Road, Orpington

open Wed – Fri 10-5, Sun 2-5, April – Oct.

Custom House Museum  

 
The museum is located in the original Custom House’s Coach House and displays a wide variety of seized goods and historical items. Some of these date back to when Edward III, due to Gravesend’s significant positioning along the Thames, appointed John Page as the town’s first “Chercher of the Thames” or customs official. The building also has a number of architectural features worthy of note including a free standing Adam staircase and distinctive period window frames.

Deal Castle

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 defenses. 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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The lovely landscaped gardens are set in the grounds of an imposing Victorian mansion and cover ten acres. There is a notable woodland garden – spectacular in May and June – which includes many different varieties of rhododendron and azalea; also a large Edwardian rock garden with pools; a formal sunk garden with borders and a recently completed flint and brick folly. Extensive lawns and avenues are framed by impressive clipped yew hedges and many fine trees.

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Dover Castle has been a defensive stronghold for over two thousand years. Long before the arrival of the Normans in 1066, this high land above the English Channel was an Iron Age hill fort, whose shape determined the stone fortifications that are visible today. There are so many different periods of building and defence to Dover Castle that it takes a good while to do a visit justice. One of the most exceptional features is the network of tunnels of varying dates underneath the outer baileys.

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Visit the family home of Charles Darwin and see the very chair in which he sat to write the scientific masterpiece that first scandalised and then revolutionised the Victorian world. Walk in the footsteps of a true genius and compare Darwin’s public persona with the family man. Through a variety of displays and interactive exhibitions especially designed to inspire a younger audience, you can involve yourself in Key Questions about mankind and its origins.

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Whether you are interested in meeting our many friendly animals, having fun in the adventure play areas, finding peace and tranquility in the enchanted woodland, or just relaxing in the idyllic surroundings of the park garden, you won't be disappointed.Set in a landscape valuable, not only for its natural beauty, but moreover its abundance of wildlife and flora. Visit around Easter time, and you will be astounded by the fabulous display of bluebells in the woodland. Summer brings the budleja (butterfly tree) into full glorious flower. During autumn you can discover woodland fungi and winter buds, whilst throughout the year rhododendrons, conifers and other well established shrubs and trees make the Park a delight to visit.Follow the trail around the Enchanted Woodland, and discover the sleeping dragon, and other magical creatures. The trail provides much fascinating information about the diversity of the trees and animals that dwell within, whilst charming you with its mystical themes.Adventure play areas, under-cover picnic areas and imaginative creations like our labyrinth walk, all set amidst the breathtaking settings of our parkland and gardens, all add to an unforgettable day out for all the family.

Honey Hill • Blean • Nr Canterbury • Kent

EAST NORTHDOWN FARM & GARDENS CLICK

Three acre gardens with a range of coastal and chalk loving plants, our Nursery on site produces one of the most comprehensive ranges of plants in the South East. All plants are listed on our on-line catalogue. Where possible the plants have been propagated from proven stock in our gardens that are open at no charge to visitors. Tea and tours are available by appointment for groups.

Margate, Kent, CT9 3TS

Situated between Broadstairs and Margate on the B2052 (George Hill Road) near the North Foreland (directions available on our website).  Open: 7 days, 10am to 5pm.

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Fans of Charles Dickens will recognise this building as both Miss Twinkerton’s school for young ladies in The Mystery of Edwin Drood and the Westgate House Seminary for young ladies in The Pickwick Papers. Built in 1590 for the Alderman and Mayor of Rochester, Sir Peter Buck, the house was actually a boarding school for young women during Dickens’ lifetime. Another piece of Dickens’ memorabilia found here is his Swiss Chalet, previously situated at his home at Gad’s Hill, which he used for his writing during the summer month

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Step back in time to the 1930’s. Come along and visit the Elham Valley Railway Museum at Peene, just off the A20 at Folkestone, Kent. Leave the M20 at junction 12. You will find something for the whole family. If you like local history, artefacts, and memorabilia of this the golden age of the railway, pleasant gardens, ducks, doves and trains, then this is the place to visit. The bygone age has been lovingly recreated just for you.

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Fans of Merchant Ivory will recognise these 18 acres of gardens and woodland from the 1985 film ‘Room With A View’. Frederick Lubbock, influenced by his friend, the Edwardian garden writer, William Robinson, was responsible for transforming the existing farmland into the six acres of informal gardens. In addition to having the highest tree top in Kent, the 100 feet high Wellingtonia, the gardens contain numerous rare shrubs and trees from across the world. Of particular note are the Italianate Rose Garden, the Camellia Garden and the Bluebell Den.

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Fairfax Gallery Tunbridge Wells provides a striking juxtaposition of contemporary art with its setting in the heart of the historic Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The gallery holds regular exhibitions ranging from solo to thematic shows, details below. The Gallery is 5 minutes walk from the rail station and has several car parks close by, and is a short drive from Lewes, Sevenoaks, Brighton, Lewes, Rye

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Spend a wonderful day at Farming World, enjoying animal antics and see traditional breeds of farm animals, shire horses and birds of prey. Facilities include large adventure play parks, soft play area, mini-golf and sensory garden along with Bee World, museums and farm trails. The farm has wheelchair access and disabled play equipment. An award winning attraction.

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These gardens were donated to the residents of Gravesend by General Gordon of Khartoum fame. The grounds originally belonged to Fort House and contain the Gordon Memorial Garden and a designated wetland habitat. The terracotta statue of Gordon was made by Doulton Lambeth after the General was killed by the Mahdi’s troops whilst protecting Khartoum, the capital city of Sudan. It commemorates the charitable work undertaken by Gordon whilst a resident of the town between 1865 and 1871, particularly his provision of schooling for under privileged children.The New Tavern Fort is the remains of an 18th century fort situated within the Fort Gardens and built in the 1780s to defend the Thames against the threat of a naval attack from France and extensively rebuilt by General Gordon between 1865 and 1879.The Fort was re-armed in 1904 and guns representing that period of development are now on display. Come along and venture into the mysterious underground world of the Victorian artilleryman and see the magazines and full size reconstructions of scenes from Gravesend during the Second World War.

GODITON HOUSE & GARDENS CLICK  

"An ancient estate in a magnificant park with thrilling formal gardens now splendidly restored - one of Kent’s finest" - The Times. A Jacobean house incorporating a medieval hall, Tudor staircase and later additions. Its wonderful carving, furniture, porcelain and contrasting decoration, reflect a fascinating history. Set in 12 acres of wonderful gardens and surrounded by tranquil parkland, convenient for M20 (J9) and Ashford. Visitors are taken in small groups on a guided tour of the house and are free to explore the gardens at will.

GRAVESEND CLOCK TOWER   

One of Gravesend’s most striking landmarks, the portland stone Clock Tower stands over 18m tall and its four clock faces are each over 1.5m in diameter. The clock’s foundation stone was laid on 6 September 1887 at a ceremony attended by over 6,000 of the town’s residents in celebration of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. However, due to the length of time taken to raise the £1,097 public subscription required, the clock did not actually start to run until almost two years later.

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This magical house and gardens were the setting for a new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and it is easy to see why. The formal gardens were laid out to be part of the house outside, while the enchanted forest offers exciting playgrounds and stunning views. The bird of prey centre offers flying displays three times a day, while the dark walk and the swing walk offer excitement! If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of the zeedonk and the shy deer which live in the forest. The garden restaurant offers good food while the country store offers souvenirs of your day.

Hall Place

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.

Henry VIII’s Blockhouse   

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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.

Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG

1 March - 30 November daily.

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Hop Farm Country Park   

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Ide Hill   

Iden Croft Herbs

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.

Ightham Mote  

 
This Grade I listed building is a fine example of a 14th Century moated manor house and visitors can still view some of the original rooms that date back to when it was built in 1330, including the Great Hall, Crypt, Old Chapel and two Solars.

Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NT

12th March - 29th October, 7 days. Grounds, Shop & Restaurant; 10am - 5.30pm. House 10.30am - 5.30 pm, Last Entry 5.00pm.

KENT COUNTY CRICKET CLUB CLICK

Formed 1859 First-class debut 1870 Admitted to Championship1890
County Championship 1906, 1909, 1910, 1913, 1970, 1977(Shared), 1978
Gillette/NatWest/C&G 1967, 1974 Benson & Hedges 1973, 1976, 1978
Sunday League 1972, 1973, 1976, 1995, 2001 Twenty20 Best - Quarter-finals 2006

 
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Kent Police Museum  

 
TThe Kent Police Museum shows the history of the Kent County Constabulary from 1857 to the present day. The collection consists of police artefacts of uniform, equipment, vehicles, photographs and courtroom exhibits use in crimes in Kent. The museum does out of hours visits at the museum or at an outside venue. The curator can research Kent Police family history.

Kentish Lady   

Enjoy a boat trip on the River Medway with one hour round trips boarding at Archbishops’ Palace, Maidstone or Allington Lock. Trips to the Museum of Kent Life and the Malta Inn. The boat has a licensed bar, washrooms and disabled access. You can also book your party on board with DJ, buffet and licensed bar – sailing through several locks and bridges towards Yalding. We cater for any special occasion you wish to celebrate. Please see our web site (link above) for more information and pictures.

King Charles The Martyr Church   

17th century church with exceptional Baroque plaster work ceiling by John Wetherall and Henry Doogood. As the oldest building in Tunbridge Wells, built to serve the needs of visitors to the chalybeate spring a mere stone's throw away, King Charles the Martyr has seen many changes in its near 450 years of life. Today, as part of Anglican Diocese of Rochester, it provides a home to a lively Christian community that seeks to serve those who live and work around it, and to be open and welcoming to all wherever they feel they are in terms of the Christian faith. Do visit us if you are in Tunbridge Wells.

Knole

  
Visitors can wander around thirteen 17th Century styled state rooms marvelling at rare Stuart furniture and paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds and Van Dyck. Built in the 15th Century for the Archbishops of Canterbury, Knole developed royal connections when Henry VIII persuaded Thomas Cranmer to gift it to him in 1538. Now home to the Sackville family, on display in the Great Hall is a facsimile of the bound manuscript Orlando by Virginia Woolf. Orlando contains numerous references to Knole and the novel is famously dedicated to Vita Sackville-West.

Knole Park

  
Created in the 15th Century for the Archbishops of Canterbury to have somewhere away from court for hunting and other recreational activities, these 1000 acres of beautiful parkland is the only remaining medieval deer park in the county. Visitors to the park, which is owned by the current Lord Sackville, are frequently amazed by how close one can get to the herds of wild deer that the park is home to. Knole Park also provides access to Sevenoaks Environmental Park which features a mixture of wetlands, wild flower meadows and woodland.

Lamberhurst Vineyards  

 
Lamberhurst Vineyard was founded in 1971 and planting began in 1972. The winery was built in 1974. This north facing vineyard ensures that the harvest is a couple of weeks later and reduces early frost damage.Lamberhurst Vineyard was founded in 1971 and planting began in 1972. The winery was built in 1974. This north facing vineyard ensures that the harvest is a couple of weeks later and reduces early frost damage. A planting programme was introduced in 2004 and there is now 20 acres of vineyard, which the visitor can walk around. For the children, there is pets corner, while there is a beauty salon for the mothers! Plantbase and the vineyard shop offer the chance to buy souvenirs. When this all gets too much you can retire to The Swan pub!

Leas Lift

  
The Leas Lift, designed and built in 1885 by R.G.Waygood cost approximately £3000. Special permission was granted for the lift to be opened on the 16th September of that year - Folkestone Regatta day. The lift is termed a ’water balance’ lift. In 1890 it was decided to build a further lift alongside the 1885 installation and build a pump room to enable the water to be recycled.

Leeds Castle   

Shrouded in mist, mystery and legend, Leeds Castle rises from its own lake amidst one of England’s most picturesque counties; the survivor of 1,000 years emerges into the 21st Century pre-eminent among the great buildings of the British Isles. It has experienced battles, witnessed intrigue, entertained and solaced leaders of men, inspired countless artists and now provides a place of fascination and enjoyment to half a million visitors each year of all ages.

LULLINGSTONE CASTLE

Near to Roman Villa, this historic family mansion and church was frequented by Henry VIII and Queen Anne.

Lullingstone Roman Villa

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.

MARGATE CAVES

Due to re-open Easter 2007. **Experience history, mystery and legend in impressive chalk caverns which were discovered in 1798 and are believed to be over 1000 years old. The caves have, in their past, been used as a refuge from coastal invaders, a prison and dungeons, a church during years of religious persecution and a hideaway for smugglers and their contraband.

Marle Place Gardens  

 
Tucked away up a Wealden lane lies an enchanting garden where planting and art blend to create a magical surprise around every corner. Marle Place is a peaceful, privately owned Wealden garden with ten acres of formal planting and many more acres of woodland and orchard. The delightful gardens are a combination of hedged rooms and tree lined avenues, lakes and unusual sculptures and teaming with wildlife. In the Spring there are the flowering herbaceous and annual plants and unusual shrubs to give scent and colour throughout the year.

Martello Tower No.3  

 
Martello Tower No.3 is one of seventy-four defensive towers built between 1805 and 1808 during the napoleonic period along the south coast from Folkestone in Kent to Seaford in Sussex. It was later adapted to serve numerous roles during World War II. The tower lies adjacent to the East Cliff and The Warren, internationally renowned for it’s geology and wildlife. Unfortunately, as of 2004, the tower is no longer open to the public.

Meopham Windmill  

 
Visitors to Meopham are struck by the unusual design of its Grade II listed, six-sided windmill. This “smock” mill was built in 1801 by the Killick brothers, a highly respected Kentish milling family, and is named due the similarity between the mill outline and the clothing worn by agricultural workers. The Killicks sold the mill in 1889 and it was the Norton family who were responsible for the mill’s switch from being sales driven to engine powered. The windmill ceased to be a working mill in 1965.

Mount Ephraim Gardens

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.

Museum of Kent Life  

 
This open-air museum shows what life was like in Kent over the past 150 years. Rescued, historic buildings, saved from demolition and lovingly rebuilt, house interactive exhibits that bring the past to life. Includes oast house, bar, village hall, cottages and more. There are also gardens, farm animals, tearooms and a boat trip.

New Tavern Fort

  
Visitors can step back in time in the fort’s network of underground tunnels and experience life as a Gravesend resident during the Second World War. There are also a number of guns on display that date from 1904 when the fort was rearmed due to the perceived threat from Germany. It was originally built during the1780s as part of the River Thames defence against a French naval attack, although its cannon were used to salute Louis VIII of France as he set off to reclaim his throne in 1814.

North Downs Way National Trail  

 
The North Downs National Trail runs from Farnham in Surrey to Dover in Kent and passes through many areas of outstanding natural beauty. If you’re a Chaucer fan, why not follow the Pilgrims’ Way which constitutes part of the route and was once used by pilgrims travelling from Winchester to the shrine of St Thomas a Becket in Canterbury. There are several highlights along the way such as Leeds Castle and the White Cliffs at Dover where the path ends. The whole walk should take between 10 and 12 days and there are several youth hostels to shelter in and recharge your batteries.

Nurstead Court  

 
A manor house has stood on this site since at least the reign of Edward the Confessor in the 11th Century; there are references to it belonging to a nobleman named Vlfstan in the Domesday Book. But the oldest parts of the house that visitors can see today only date back 650 years to the aisled hall built by Stephen de Gravesend, Lord of the Manor and also Bishop of London. The house has since undergone some regency and Victorian renovations and is run today as a working farm

Old Archbishop’s Palace

  
Experts believe the original features of this Grade I listed structure date from the 11th Century. It was intended to house the clergy from the local parish church, but in 1349 the then Archbishop of Canterbury, Simon Islip, demolished the majority of the building in order to use the materials for his new palace at Maidstone. The more recent private owners have used local materials to restore it to its former glory and the original features include a fully operational well and a 13th Century oak door.

Old Soar Manor   

This ruin, dating from approximately 1290, was once home to a medieval knight and survived intact until the 18th Century. Today visitors can still see the unique ‘solar’ living chamber above the barrel vaulted undercroft which the manor is noted for, in addition to the manor chapel, an unusual wooden spiral staircase and an exhibition detailing life at the manor and the surrounding area. There are also a number of footpaths that allow visitors to explore the striking countryside and see plenty of local wildlife.

Owl House Gardens

  
Owl House Gardens are made up of sixteen acres, which are divided up into four main sections. The pavilion garden and great lawn is the first area visitors will see, in this section is the rose temple, a favourite of Lady Dufferin herself. The woodland and temple garden boasts spectacular displays of bluebells in the spring and attracts all kinds of wildlife. The water garden plays host to various ponds and fountains while the attractive walled garden takes you back to the café and gift shop.

Owletts

  
Visitors to this red brick Charles II house will find it a fine example of a typical Kentish Yeoman family home. The furniture and other items on display all date from the era when the property belonged to Sir Herbert Baker, the renowned architect whose work can be seen in London, India and South Africa. Architectural fans will find the Carolean staircase and the Stuart plasterwork ceiling of particular note, whilst gardeners will find much of interest in the large kitchen garden.

Penshurst Place & Gardens  

 
Penshurst Place is a magnificent mediaeval house surrounded by equally magnificent gardens and ancient parkland. The house has been in the same family since 1552 and is maintained as a family home today. The gardens are richly varied, one area being divided by miles of yew hedge into a number of self-contained garden rooms, each with their own individual character and style. Another area is given over the Union Flag Garden where lavender and red and white roses are planted to form the Union flag of Great Britain.

Plaxtol Parish Church   

The year that this church was built – 1649 – explains the lack of dedication; no church built during the Cromwellian Commonwealth was named for any of the saints.

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park

  
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, set in 400 acres, incorporates the historic mansion and landscaped gardens with spectacular views of Romney Marsh. It also houses the largest breeding herd of Black Rhino outside Africa. Indian Elephants, Siberian and Indian Tigers, small cats, monkeys, Barbary Lions and more.

Powell Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens  

 
The museum holds a fascinating, world class collection reflecting the African adventures of the Victorian explorer and naturalist, Major PHG Powell-Cotton. Stunning dioramas of the wildlife, and galleries full of the artefacts, jewellery, costume of Africa are complemented by displayed of weaponry, European and Far Eastern porcelain and local archaeology.

Quex House & Gardens, Quex Park, Park Lane, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0BH Opening Times: April to Oct: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun & Bank Holiday; 11am - 5pm (House opens at 2pm). March: Sundays only; 11am - 4pm (House closed). Closed: November, December, January and February.

Princess Pocahontas

  
This bronze statue, unveiled in 1958 by the Governor of Virginia, commerates the life of Pocahontas and her contribution to Anglo-American relationships.

Quebec House   

Originally built during the 16th Century but added to during the 17th Century, this red brick house was the childhood home of General James Wolfe, famed for leading his British troops to victory over the French at the Battle of Quebec in 1759.

Restoration House

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.

Richborough Castle

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.

Rochester Castle

  
This castle’s origins date back to the 11th Century when the Bishop of Rochester, Gundolf, undertook to build one of the first stone castles in England.

ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL CLICK

Originally founded in 604 by Bishop Justus, this is the second oldest cathedral in England having survived numerous Viking raids and now housing 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.

Royal Engineers Museum

  
The Royal Engineers Museum is like no other military museum you might have visited.

Royal Terrace Pier  

 
The Royal Terrace Pier was built in 1844 as The Terrace Pier, but was renamed Royal in 1863 after Princess Alexandra of Denmark arrived there before her marriage to the future Edward VII.

Scotney Castle Garden & Estate  

 
Scotney Castle Garden is located in the heart of Kent, near Tunbridge Wells. The 14th Century moated castle is open to the public along with the stunning gardens. Part of the castle is now ruined, and looks especially attractive in the summer covered with climbing roses.

Smallhythe Place

Owned by Shakespearean actress, Ellen Terry for 28 years, 16th century half-timbered house with sumptuous display of stage costumes and theatrical mementoes. Charming cottage garden and old fashioned rose garden. National Trust.

SOUTH FORELAND LIGHTHOUSE CLICK

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 first to display an electrically powered signal. 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.

The Front, St. Margarets Bay, Dover, Kent, CT15 6HP

31st March - 30th October, Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon and everyday in School holidays, 11.00am - 5.30pm, Last Entry 5.00pm.

Spa Valley Railway  

 
Restored to their former glory these trains make the journey between Tunbridge Wells Old West Station and Groombridge. The journey is three and a half miles and takes the passenger through scenic Kentish countryside and past the High Rocks.

Squerryes Court Manor House

  
The Squerryes Court is a beautiful 17th century manor house, privately owned and lived in by the Warde family since 1731. Inside you will find a fine collection of Old Master paintings; furniture, porcelain and tapestries all collected in the 18th century. The gardens are lovely all seasons, with a lake.

St Andrew’s Arts Centre and Mission House

  
Although used now for concerts, exhibitions and plays, the Mission House was built in 1840 as the Spread Eagle tavern, before being converted in 1870 by the St Andrew’s Waterside Church mission. Their purpose was to provide spiritual and moral instruction to the floating community moored off the town.

St George’s Church   

Wrotham’s parish church, one of the first in the country to be dedicated to St George, has stood here since 960, before St George was even the patron saint of England.

St George’s Church   

A church has stood on this site for over 500 years; there are references to it in Edward IV’s Court Roll of 1475-78. However, the current building, designed by local man Charles Sloane, has only been in existence since 1731.

St Giles Church

  
Built in 1880 by local landowner, Edward Cazalet, this pretty stone church is renowned locally for its ghostly inhabitant, said to be Sir Henry Vane, former resident of the Fairlawne Estate and Secretary of State to Charles I.

St John The Baptist Church

  
Visitors to this striking flint church are often surprised to learn that it is substantially the same today as when originally built in 1325 on the site of an earlier Saxon church.

St Martin’s Church

  
This pretty church’s structure looks much newer than its history would suggest, the result of a fire in 1989 that destroyed all of the building except the 14th Century tower and the Stockets Chapel, paid for and named after the then owners of Brasted Place.

St Mary Magdalene  

 
Visitors are immediately struck by the enormity of this parish church. Built during the 13th and 14th Century by the de Cobham family, it is renowned for its collection of rare medieval brasses, said to be the finest in the world. Fifteen of these form a ‘pavement’ in the chancel and are available for rubbing by appointment. The Chancel also contains the 16th century Brooke Tomb, complete with effigies of the then Lord Cobham and his wife, which is a particularly high quality sculpture for Elizabethan times.

St Mary Magdalene’s Church   

Stone had a parish church as early as 970AD, and sections of it can still be seen in the nave and aisles of the existing 13th Century building. The church is renowned for its spectacular architecture and visitors should look out for the little details, such as the three carved heads – a European man, a European women and a man of Eastern origin – said to represent Edward I, his wife Eleanor and the Moorish assassin who tried to kill the King whilst the royal couple were on Crusade.

St Mary the Virgin Church  

 
Built in the 13th Century and added to in the 14th century, this church dominates the Westerham skyline. Once inside visitors are particularly struck by the 14th Century circular staircase at the base of the tower, which is only one of two known spiral staircases of this age to turn to the left. The church also contains memorials to some of the area’s famous past residents; a hanging lamp is dedicated to Sir Winston Churchill and General Wolfe is commerated by a tablet and stained glass window.

St Mary’s Church   

A church has stood on this site since 862AD, following the granting of a charter by King Ethelbert, although the one in existence dates from 1200 and is the result of a grant provided by Henry II when he passed through Sundridge on a pilgrimage of penance to Canterbury. Points of interest include the 17th Century church bells, the brass memorials, particularly the one representing the former Lord of the Manor, Roger Isley, in full armour, and the chalice and paten gifted by John Hyde in 1663.

St Mary’s Church  

 
Originally built during the Norman reign, this isolated church set on the edge of the Thames’ Marshes underwent much expansion and restoration during the 14th Century, believed to be the work of an establishment of Benedictine nuns close by. Made from ragstone and knapped flint, visitors must see the 14th Century pulpit, the 15th Century chancel screen that is rare for being retained in its original position, and the south door noted for its detailed carving and original iron work.

St Mary’s Church   

The church that visitors see today was built in the early 12th Century by the Norman family – the de Faukehams – that this village is named for. However, a wooden Saxon church existed on this site prior to that and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. Although much restoration work has been carried out over the centuries, the church’s distinguishing features include the Norman font, the 17th Century bell, the Walter family brasses, the Nave’s 13th century wall painting, and the Chancel’s stained glass window.

St Mildred’s Church  

 
Also known as the Little Church in the Field, St Mildred’s is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The saint who this pretty church is named for was born around 660 and succeeded her mother as Abbess of Minster Abbey, Thanet. She held this position for 30 years and played a prominent role in the spiritual and cultural life of the population. Following her death in 725 she was proclaimed a saint. The church was rebuilt in the 13th Century with its tower added in the15th Century.

St Peter & St Paul’s Church  

 
The exact age of this church, with its 15th Century ragstone tower, is unknown, but the granting of the right in the 13th Century to the Lord of the Manor to hold a fair on the festival of St Peter and St Paul suggests that it is at least 700 years old. Of particular note is the 54 inch tall brass of the 13th Century Sir William de Bryene, a former Lord of Kemsing and Seal, and the sideboard made from the church rood screen which was dismantled during the Civil War for safe keeping.

St Peter and St Paul Church  

 
Until the 19th Century, this striking building was the largest parish church in Kent. The present chancel dates back to the early 12th Century and in Norman times comprised the entire church. Other items of interest include the remains of the 13th Century water stoup, used by parishioners to dip their fingers in holy water before making the sign of the cross, and the piscina, a series of basins used by the priest to wash his hands before celebrating Mass – both of these were partially destroyed during the Reformation.

St Peter and St Paul’s Church

  
TThis tiny church is the result of Henry III’s church reforms during the 13th Century when many noblemen built churches within the boundaries of their own manors. Despite some restoration following the collapse of the nave roof in 1865, many of the Church’s medieval features remain. But it is St Peter and St Paul’s rare 19th Century wall paintings, described as a particularly fine example of Victorian church art, that most visitors come to see, especially ‘Pentecost’ and ‘The Donation of the Keys’.

Stoneacre

Small and quite lovely 15th century half timbered house, it was restored in the 1920s and of special interest are the Crown Post and Great Hall. A very pretty garden featured in magazines and Good Gardens Guide. National Trust.

Temple Manor (English Heritage)

The manor house of the Knights Templar, constructed during the thirteenth century.

The Chantry Heritage Centre   

Visitors can view exhibits relating to the centre’s variety of uses over the centuries, reflecting its status as Gravesend’s oldest building.

The Lost Village of Dode

  
This pretty hamlet gets its unusual name as a result of the village being virtually wiped out by the plague during the 14th century. In fact, there is only one original building remaining.

The Pantiles  

 
The discovery of spa water from the Chalybeate Spring in the seventeenth century marked the start of the Pantiles and of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The popularity of this spa water amongst the upper class Georgians, led to the popularity of Tunbridge Wells as a spa resort.

The Pines Garden   

The Pines Garden lies in a hollow above the towering 200ft. White Cliffs of Dover. This relatively young garden has six acres of undulating lawns, mature trees and flowering shrubs giving it open parkland peacefulness.

The Shell Grotto   

The Shell Grotto is one of the world’s most mysterious places, a series of underground rooms and passageways covered by 2000sqft of exquisite shell mosaic. Nobody knows who created it, although many believe it is a 2000-year-old temple.

The South of England Rare Breeds Centre   

A fun family day out with friendly farm animals. Meet golden goats, curly-wool sheep and spotted piglets; you can even play amongst the piglets. Lots more, too – playground, paddling pool, trailer rides, woodland walks, gift shop, plant centre and ‘The Play Barn’ with large, indoor soft-play structure.

Swanton Mill

Working windmill.

The Three Daws   

The Three Daws is reputed to be the oldest pub in Kent and is a Grade II listed building.

Tonbridge Bridge  

 
Although many people believe that it is this locally well known bridge that gives the town its name, the first bridge only appeared in Tonbridge in 1526. The original bridge, paid for by Henry VIII, was built of stone with five arches.

TONBRIDGE CASTLE CLICK

 
Described as Kent’s best example of a Motte-and-Bailey gatehouse, Tonbridge Castle’s origins date back to the Norman invasion of 1066. William the Conqueror granted his relative, Richard Fitzgilbert (later de Clare), lands in Kent and with it the responsibility of guarding the River Medway crossing at Tonbridge.History comes alive for young and old at Tonbridge Castle. 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.

Tonbridge Riverside Gardens  

 
These 14 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens were originally part of Tonbridge Castle’s grounds and it is still possible today to see much evidence of the Motte and Bailey’s existence.

Tonbridge School  

 
Tonbridge School is one of the most striking buildings in this historic market town. Situated in 150 acres, the school was founded in 1553 by Sir Andrew Judde under the Letters Patent of King Edward VI.

Town Pier

  
Gravesend’s Town Pier is the world’s oldest remaining cast iron pier and was built in 1834 as a passenger pier. Perhaps the most striking aspect is the colour mosaic at the front of the pier depicting the Gravesend Watermen’s Riot of 1833.

Toys Hill   

Toys Hill forms part of the 450 acres of woodland that lies between the towns of Westerham, Edenbridge and Sevenoaks and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Grade I site of national importance for nature conservation.

Trosley Country Park

  
The 160 acres that make up this beautiful country park were once part of the Trosley Towers Estate but are now a Special Site of Scientific Interest.

Walmer Castle

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.

White Cliffs of Dover   

The ’White Cliffs of Dover’ need little introduction and are known throughout the world. Situated in the southeast corner of Kent, the cliffs are the first glimpse of England gained by many international visitors travelling from continental Europe.

Willesborough Windmill

Working windmill.

Windmill Hill and Gardens  

 
The climb to the top is worth it for the spectacular views it offers of the River Thames.

Woodchurch Windmill

Working windmill.

Yalding Organic Gardens   

Yalding Organic Gardens provide a history of gardening in Britain. Starting from a woodland walk, the visitor proceeds through a 13th Century apothecary’s garden to a medieval knot garden.