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Upchurch in the centre of the village, Kent

Upchurch

(2.6 miles, 4.1 km, direction E)

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...

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Lower Halstow village

Lower Halstow

(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction E)

Lower Halstow is wonderful historic village in Kent, on the banks of the Medway Estuary. It has a long history, with evidence suggesting it was inhabited during Roman times and.....

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St.Marys Church, Newington, Swale, Kent

Newington

(4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction SE)

Newington is a village in the borough of Swale, Kent. It has its own railway station situated on the Chatham main line between Sittingbourne and Rainham. Its parish church of.....

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St Marys Church Higham

Higham

(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction W)

An interesting village situated between Gravesend and Rochester in Kent, with links to the author Charles Dickens, the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin, and auctioneer and.....

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The parish church overlooks the village of Aylesford, Kent

Aylesford

(7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction SW)

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.....

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Sheerness, on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent

Sheerness

(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NE)

This is the port to which Nelson's body was brought home following his untimely death after his glorious victory at the Battle of Trafalgar...

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The Pilgrim's Way at Hollingbourne, Kent

Hollingbourne

(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction S)

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Dode Church

Dode

(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction W)

The village of Dode (sometimes referred to as 'The Lost Village of Dode') was wiped out by the Black Death in 1349. The church is all that remains, having been rebuilt in the.....

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Canvey Island

(9.0 miles, 14.6 km, direction N)

With a pleasant coast, intriguing creeks to explore and views across the Thames estuary to Allhallows and beyond, it is not surprising that Canvey Island is a popular tourist destination...

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St Nicholas Church

Leeds

(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction S)

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...

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Fort Amherst, Chatham

Fort Amherst

(2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction W)

Fort Amherst, in the county of Kent, was constructed in 1756 to protect the southeastern approaches to Chatham Dockyard and the.....

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Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard

(2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction W)

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

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Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle

(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction NW)

The romantic ruins of this fabled centuries old fortress occupies one of the most delightful sites in England. The castle was.....

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Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral

(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction W)

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

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Restoration House

Restoration House

(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction W)

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Charles Dickens Chalet, Rochester, Kent

Charles Dickens Chalet

(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction W)

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

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Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction W)

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

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Guildhall Museum in Rochester, Kent

Guildhall Museum

(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction W)

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Oast House at the Museum of Kent Life

Kent Life

(7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction SW)

Explore 28 acres of fun from hands-on activities for kids to age-old farming traditions that bring back memories from way back.....

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Owletts

Owletts

(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction W)

Red-brick Charles II house with interesting garden...

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