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Recommended Towns & Villages near Biddenden

Rolvenden Mill (June 2006)

Rolvenden (20 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction S)

Surrounded by a well-wooded landscape, this delightful village was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book, so we are assured of its long history...

St Dunstans, Cranbrook, Kent

Cranbrook (7 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction W)

Cranbrook is an old rural town of numerous streets and alleys, all still true to their medieval layout...

St Nicholas Church

Leeds (4 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction N)

For a romantic day out and a trip into England's rich historic past you can do no better than visit the pastoral village of Leeds...

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Brenchley (10 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction W)

Brenchley is a beautiful "showpiece" village full of picturesque Tudor cottages, complimented by houses from the Regency and Victorian periods...

A picture of Playden

Playden (4 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction SE)

Playden is situated just north of Rye. It is most noted for its beautiful Norman Church dedicated to St. Michael which dates from around 1190...

Brookland Church, Kent

Brookland (8 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction SE)

This is a pretty area full of natural wonders to be discovered on quiet walks or by taking a cycle ride along the paths of the many rivers...

Narrow cobbled street

Rye (385 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction SE)

Rye is a picturesque and historic town with cobbled streets, medieval architecture, and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside...

A picture of Burwash

Burwash (49 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction SW)

It is from his home in this very English village that Rudyard Kipling penned the wise and wonderful words of his poem 'If'...

Winchelsea Church

Winchelsea (44 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of East Sussex (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction S)

This is a pretty, busy little town tucked along a ridge overlooking Pett Level...

Camber Sands, East Sussex

Camber (25 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction SE)

Backed by the Walland Marsh, Camber has one of the finest stretches of pure sand and sand dunes found along the East Sussex coast...

Aylesford in Winter

Aylesford (50 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction NW)

Aylesford is a large village in Kent, 4 miles NW of the county town of Maidstone. It sits on the river Medway, and has many interesting and historic buildings including the 14th.....

Battle Abbey

Battle (68 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction SW)

Battle is a unique town in the county of Sussex built on the very site where William the Conqueror defeated king Harold of England and his Saxon army in 'The Battle of Hastings' in 1066...

The Pantiles at Royal Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells (67 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction W)

Also known as Royal Tunbridge Wells and only a short distance from London, this popular spa town gained a reputation as the place to see and be seen during Georgian Times frequented by royalty and fashionable members of aristocracy. It also happens to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England. ..

Chilham Church

Chilham (43 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction NE)

A wonderful historic village set in the beautiful Kent Downs, above the valley of the River Stour. The village's medieval square gives a real sense of history, with its stunning timber-framed buildings, ancient church and fantastic medieval castle...

Tonbridge Castle Gatehouse

Tonbridge (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction W)

Fine streets show a rich variety of architecture including typical Wealden tile-hung properties, and handsome Georgian and Victorian buildings dominating the river scene...

Mayfield

Mayfield (6 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (17.7 miles, 28.4 km, direction SW)

This is a tranquil, historic village lying close to the beautiful River Rother. The village stands on a ridge in a lovely rural location with panoramic views over the valley...

Faversham Creek

Faversham (80 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (17.7 miles, 28.5 km, direction NE)

There is record of settlements in the area in pre-historic times, it is known that the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons both established villages...

A picture of Plaxtol

Plaxtol (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (18.0 miles, 29.0 km, direction NW)

This is a picturesque Kentish village at the centre of the counties hop growing fields. It has interesting Oast houses and a concentration of charming brick built cottages...

A village phone box

Upchurch (15 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (18.1 miles, 29.2 km, direction N)

This is an historic, interesting village which was once home to Edmund Drake, father of Sir Francis, who became vicar of the local church in 1560...

Hastings, Fishnet Drying Sheds, East Sussex

Hastings (314 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex (18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction S)

Hastings is an old fishing town along the southern coast of England. It offers all the traditional amusements of the seaside but retains much of the character of its colourful past...

Recommended attractions near Biddenden

Sissinghurst Castle garden, Nr Cranbrook, Kent

Sissinghurst Castle Garden (189 Pictures)

(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction W)

It is entirely fitting that one of the loveliest gardens in the land can be found in a county renowned for its beauty and.....

Bodiam Castle July 2009

Bodiam Castle (95 Pictures)

(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction SW)

The wonderful parapet, walls and high round towers of 14th-century Bodiam Castle are gloriously reflected in its broad moat. It.....

Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle (335 Pictures)

(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction N)

Listed in the Domesday Book, this castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence for six of England's medieval queens, a.....

The beautiful Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Scotney Castle (190 Pictures)

(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction W)

What could be more romantic than to wander amongst the ruins of moated Scotney Castle, believed to have been begun in the latter.....

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Marle Place Gardens (21 Pictures)

(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction W)

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Archbishops Palace, Maidstone, Kent.

Archbishops Palace (10 Pictures)

(12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction NW)

Lying in a gorgeous scenic location beside the River Medway is the ancient Palace belonging to the Archbishop's of Canterbury,.....

Ypres Tower , Rye.

Rye Castle Museum (9 Pictures)

(12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction SE)

Rye Castle Museum, also known as 'Ypres Tower', in the beautiful maritime town of Rye, occupies a commanding position.....

Bayham Abbey, Lamberhurst, Kent

Bayham Abbey (13 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction W)

Built in the 13th century, and set in beautiful surroundings, Bayham Abbey is a favourite of painters and photographers...

Batemans Gardens 25 June 2011

Bateman's (62 Pictures)

(14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction SW)

Bateman's was built in 1634. From 1902 until 1936 it became the home of Rudyard Kipling and is preserved as it was when he lived.....

A picture of Battle Abbey

Battle Abbey (80 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction SW)

The Abbey Ruins - The pope ordered William the Conqueror to build an abbey in penance for the great loss of life. The abbey was.....

A picture of Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (15 Pictures)

(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction SE)

First opened to traffic in July 1927 as the 'World's Smallest Public Railway' and now covering a distance of 13.5 miles from the.....

Tonbridge Castle

Tonbridge Castle (16 Pictures)

(17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction W)

A fire in 1088 destroyed the first castle at Tonbridge, and the evocative remains we see today are of a later castle which was.....

Hastings Castle downward view  taken  June 2004

Hastings Castle (6 Pictures)

(17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction S)

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Coldrum Long Barrow - the least-damaged megalithic longbarrow in Kent.

Coldrum Long Barrow (9 Pictures)

(18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction NW)

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Ightham Mote, faux tudor site summer 2004

Ightham Mote (96 Pictures)

(19.0 miles, 30.5 km, direction NW)

This 14th century moated manor house, set in a hollow and partly surrounded by woods, serves as a powerful reminder of the past. .....

Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral (104 Pictures)

(19.5 miles, 31.4 km, direction N)

Rochester Cathedral is awesome in its beauty, matching this is an impressive history stretching back to when the cathedral was.....

Charles Dickens Chalet, Rochester, Kent

Charles Dickens Chalet (4 Pictures)

(19.7 miles, 31.7 km, direction N)

Unfortunately due to its fragility, the Dickens Chalet is not open to the public although it can be viewed from outside. The.....

Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle (88 Pictures)

(20.0 miles, 32.1 km, direction N)

The impressive ruins of Rochester Castle at the side of the Medway River make up one of the most spectacular riverside views in.....

Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(20.0 miles, 32.2 km, direction N)

Set in a stunning 80-acre estate The Historic Dockyard Chatham will excite and entertain you - whatever your age! Explore the.....

Dungeness Lighghouse

Dungeness Lighthouse (6 Pictures)

(20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction SE)

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