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Sprivers
Horsmonden. Small 18th-century-style formal garden with walled and hedged compartments, herbaceous borders, a rose garden and nearby woodland walk which is open all year round. |
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Marle Place
Just outside of Horsmonden, Marle Place is a peaceful, privately owned Wealden garden, ten acres of formal planting and many more acres of woodland and orchard. Winner of the Kent Wildlife Gardens Gold Award 2009. |
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Finchcocks
Finchcocks is a Grade 1 early 18th century manor set in a beautiful garden with extensive views of the surrounding parkland and hop-gardens. Located just outside of Horsmonden. |
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Bayham Abbey
The impressive ruins of an abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons' in Lamberhurst. They include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse. |
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The Hop Farm
Popular Paddock Wood visitor attraction with events including fireworks, music concerts, War and Peace Annual Show amongst others. |
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Bewl Water
Largest body of water in the South East. Take a cruise on the Swallow or visit Look-Out Restaurant, walk or ride on the 13 mile Round Water Route. Flyfishing, Sailing, Canoeing, Rowing, Windsurfing and Cycle Hire and a Children’s adventure playground |
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Union Windmill Cranbrook
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. |
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The Pantiles
The Pantiles has become probably the most well known view of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Once the playground of the gentry and royalty, the Pantiles remains a pleasant place to browse, shop, eat and drink and stroll. |
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Bedgebury
Bedgebury Forest offers walking, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding, adventure play and orienteering for people of all ages and abilities, creating one of South East England’s premier sites for healthy outdoor activity. |
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Tonbridge Castle
Kent's best example of a Motte-and-Bailey Gatehouse, and its mighty gatehouse is among the finest in England. |
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Lashenden Air Warfare Museum
Located in Headcorn. The Lashenden Air Warfare Museum is one of the longest established aviation museums in the country, having been formed in 1970. |
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Riverhill Gardens
Near Sevenoaks. Huge garden of family fun and outdoor adventure. Discover secret pathways in this Himalayan style historic garden – home to the Rogers family for over 160 years. |
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Leeds Castle
Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, a visit to Leeds Castle is full of discovery. Open all year round with a special blend of heritage and history, glorious gardens, attractions, programme of events, and licensed restaurant. |
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Pashley Manor Gardens
Located in Ticehurst. A winner of the HHA / Christie's Garden Of The Year Award, 'One of the finest gardens in England' |
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Scotney Castle
Scotney is a hidden gem and one of the most romantic gardens in England. Owned by the National Trust and located in neighbouring Lamberhurst. |
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Groombridge Place Gardens
A moated Manor house in the village of Groombridge near Tunbridge Wells. Once a historical house, Groombridge Place has become a tourist attraction, noted for its formal gardens, vineyards and a bird of prey sanctuary. |
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Bodiam Castle
One of the most famous and evocative castles in Britain, Bodiam was built in 1385, as both a defence and a comfortable home. |
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Penshurst Place and Gardens
Set in the rural Weald of Kent surrounded by picturesque countryside and ancient parkland. |
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Ightham Mote
National Trust property near Sevenoaks. Nestling in a sunken valley, Ightham Mote, dating from 1320 with important later additions and alterations, is a rare example of a moated medieval manor house. |
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Battle Abbey
On 14 October 1066 an army of invading Normans defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings. Now the whole family can discover the exciting story of that fateful day at the very place it happened. |
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Lullingstone Roman Villa
Among the most outstanding Roman villa survivals in Britain, Lullingstone has been vividly re-displayed, providing a unique - and all-weather - opportunity to trace Roman domestic life over three centuries. |
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Emmetts Garden
Near Sevenoaks. National Trust property Emmetts - an Edwardian estate owned by Frederick Lubbock - was a plantsman's passion and a much-loved family home. |
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Bateman's
Former Burwash residence of Rudyard Kipling. 17th-century house and gardens. See the uncashed cheque sent from Horsmonden School to Rudyard Kipling on display. |
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Smallhythe Place
Near Tenterden. Half-timbered house, built in the early 16th century when Smallhythe was a thriving shipbuilding yard, was the home of the Victorian actress Ellen Terry from 1899 to 1928, and contains her theatre collection. |
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Knole
National Trust property near Sevenoaks. Knole has fascinating links with kings, queens and nobility, as well as literary connections with the novelists Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf. |
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Chartwell
Near Westerham. Bought by Sir Winston Churchill for its magnificent views over the Weald of Kent, Chartwell was his home and the place from which he drew inspiration from 1924 until the end of his life. |
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Historic Dockyard Chatham
Records 400 years of Royal Naval history with 47 scheduled ancient monuments on the 80-acre site. The destination of many of Horsmonden's cannons. |
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