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Historic Properties & Places of Interest in Kent
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Sir Winston Churchill lived at Chartwell from 1924 to the day he died. Lovely property in beautiful grounds. read more... |
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Outstanding 14th century manor house, owned by the National Trust. Rare example of a moated medieval manor property. Christmas Holiday Brunch & Trek 27th - 30th December. read more... |
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National Trust owned 18th century property with history and grandeur, in the heart of Kent. Birthplace of novelist and poet Vita Sackville-West. read more... |
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Founded in 604AD, Rochester Cathedral is the second oldest cathedral in the country. read more... |
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Designated on of the "Seven Wonders of the Weald", this 14th century moated castle is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The House is opening to visitors in stages over the next five years. read more... |
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| Leeds Castle, Leeds Castle, Kent, 01622 765400 Originally the site of a manor for the Saxon Royal Family, the site of Leeds Castle has been a Norman stronghold, residence to six medieval Queens, the palace of Henry VIII and a 1920's country retreat. Visitors can journey through 1000 years of history in the Castle, and walk through the 500 acre parkland of gardens and attractions including a maze, grotto, falconry, and aviary, which is home to over 100 rare and endangered species.
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| Hever Castle, Hever, Kent, 01732 865224 Moated castle dating back to the 13th century and childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Later acquired by William Waldorf Astor who created the spectacular gardens, and a house of beautiful furniture, paintings and tapestry. The Yew Maze, a miniature model house exhibition, and an adventure playground are other attractions at this historical castle. |
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| Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Kent, 01892 870307 Described as the grandest and most perfectly preserved examples of a fortified manor house in England. Staterooms, tapestries, furniture, portraits and armour on display. In addition to the manor house, there are 10 acres of gardens, a toy museum and a venture playground. |
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| Historic Dockyard Chatham, Chatham, 01634 828800 British Maritime History going back 400 years. Set in 80 acres, the dockyard is home to 100 buildings and structures, most of which were built between 1704-1855. As well as museums, historic maritime ships and submarines to see, there are also 17 RNLI vessels that have been used over the years to save lives. |
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| Groomsbridge Place Gardens and Enchanted Forest, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 01892 861444 The beauty of Groomsbrigde has attracted movie makers and can be seen in Pride & Prejudice. Traditional gardens created 300 years ago and developed to their present magnificence. The Enchanted Garden can be entered through a gate, where stunning gardens are on view, along with a children's playground, activities, and animals such as deer, can be seen wandering the land. |
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| Bedgebury National Pinetum, Goudhurst, Kent, 01580 879820 Owned by the Forestry commission, the 320 acres of parkland are situated among the lakes and valleys of the Kent countryside and surrounded by the 2,600 acre Bedgebury Forest. Stunning scenery all year round produced by over 6,000 trees and over 2,000 species of conifer. Walking, cycling, nature walks, four orienteering courses and concerts are held throughout the year. |
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| Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House & Gardens, Birchington, 01843 842168 Quex House is a regency house that has been home to five generations of the Powell-Cotton family, and remains a family home today. Some rooms are open to the public at limited times during the summer months, whilst the museum and gardens are open all year at limited times. The museum houses various treasures including African zoology and ethnographic collections from Africa and the Indian sub-continent. Other galleries display textiles, weaponry and ceramics from Europe, China and Japan. |























