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Recommended Towns & Villages near Godmersham

Chilham

Chilham (43 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (1.9 miles, 3.0 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...

The West Gate at Canterbury

Canterbury (346 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Kent (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NE)

Canterbury is an exquisite joyous place, it is submerged in history and is considered to be the birthplace of English Christianity. It glows with an abundance of charm, mostly.....

Faversham, Kent

Faversham (80 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NW)

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...

Queens Road. Taken 2005. Aylesham, Kent.

Aylesham (25 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction E)

The village preserves its history, it has several noted buildings from when it was built and a strong community spirit still prevails. Of interest is the beautiful sculpture dedicated to the men who lived in Aylesham and spent their lives working in the mines...

A picture of Snowdown

Snowdown (5 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction E)

Snowdown was famous for its colliery, it was one of only four collieries in Kent. It opened between 1907 and 1912, with a new town being built at Aylesham to provide home for workers who came largely from the north-east of England and from Wales...

The Royal Canal

Hythe (40 Pictures)

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

This delightful seaside resort is one of the five original Cinque Ports, it can trace its noble history all the way back to AD732 when it was granted a charter by the Saxon King Ethelred...

VIEW ACROSS THE PARK AREA TO THE AMUSEMENTS

Leysdown-on-Sea (3 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction N)

This is a busy Kentish coastal holiday resort which has sandy beaches and safe shallow waters, thus the beach is ideal for sunbathing and to swim from...

St. Nicholas (12th -c.); Barfreston, Kent

Barfrestone (28 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction E)

Apart from the church, the village of Barfrestone reveals leafy lanes studded with enchanting cottages...

St Nicholas Church

Leeds (4 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (14.8 miles, 23.9 km, direction W)

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...

Brookland Church, Kent

Brookland (8 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction S)

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...

White Cliffs of Dover, Kent

Dover (181 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Kent (16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction E)

The white cliffs of Dover, the view that has stirred the hearts of English travellers for centuries...

Upchurch in the centre of the village, Kent

Upchurch (15 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (17.0 miles, 27.3 km, direction NW)

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...

Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club, Sheerness

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction NW)

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...

Kent and East Sussex Railway

Rolvenden (20 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (18.2 miles, 29.2 km, direction SW)

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

Birchington

Birchington (11 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (18.8 miles, 30.3 km, direction NE)

Situated in what is known as 'The Garden of England' on the north Kent coast along which there is a ribbon of lively towns, lovely sands and an azure blue sea...

St Margarets Bay

St Margaret's at Cliffe (74 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Kent (19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction E)

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Built in 1814. Union Windmill is the finest working Smock windmill in England, Cranbrook, Kent

Cranbrook (7 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (19.9 miles, 32.0 km, direction SW)

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

A picture of Playden

Playden (4 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (20.1 miles, 32.4 km, direction SW)

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...

A picture of Rye

Rye (385 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex (20.8 miles, 33.5 km, direction SW)

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

Beach at Camber, East Sussex

Camber (25 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex (20.8 miles, 33.5 km, direction S)

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

Recommended attractions near Godmersham

Canterbury Royal Museum. Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery (2 Pictures)

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NE)

The Canterbury Royal Museum is housed in a magnificent Victorian building of russet brick and impressive black and white timber.....

Sir John Boy's House (kings Gallery) Circa 1647

Sir John Boy's House (5 Pictures)

(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NE)

The Crooked House of Canterbury, otherwise known as Sir John Boys house, is an eye-catching feature of Palace Street, and is.....

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral (170 Pictures)

(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NE)

This magnificent cathedral has been a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years. It was the scene of Thomas a' Becket's murder.....

Goodnestone Park in early summer

Goodnestone Park Gardens (39 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction E)

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Sunset at Emley

Isle of Sheppey (21 Pictures)

(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction NW)

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Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle (335 Pictures)

(14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction W)

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

A picture of Reculver Towers & Roman Fort

Reculver Towers & Roman Fort (12 Pictures)

(15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction NE)

Standing sheer on a dramatic headland the twin towered west front of the 12th-century Church of St. Mary at Reculver is the.....

Crabble Corn Mill, Dover

Crabble Corn Mill (4 Pictures)

(15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction E)

The current mill, built in 1812, is situated in the picturesque village of River, on the outskirts of Dover. There have been.....

A picture of Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (15 Pictures)

(16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction S)

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.....

A picture of Samphire Hoe

Samphire Hoe (11 Pictures)

(16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction SE)

The newest part of Kent, made from 4.9 million cubic metres of chalk marl dug to create the Channel Tunnel. Samphire Hoe was.....

Western Heights Defences in Dover, Kent. - Drop Redoubt Fort - Open 3rd/4th June 2006

Western Heights Defences (2 Pictures)

(17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction E)

The Western Heights in Dover are remains of fortifications built mainly during the Napoleonic Wars when England was under a real.....

Dover Castle, Kent

Dover Castle (147 Pictures)

(17.6 miles, 28.4 km, direction E)

Dover Castle is a medieval castle that was founded in the 11th century and is the largest castle in England, often being.....

Sissinghurst Castle garden, Nr Cranbrook, Kent

Sissinghurst Castle Garden (189 Pictures)

(18.0 miles, 28.9 km, direction SW)

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

Archbishops Palace, Maidstone, Kent.

Archbishops Palace (10 Pictures)

(18.9 miles, 30.5 km, direction W)

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

Walmer Castle

Walmer Castle & Garden (81 Pictures)

(19.7 miles, 31.7 km, direction E)

The stone walls of Walmer Castle were put up in the 1530's at the same time as Sandown and Deal as part of a plan by the monarch.....

Deal Castle, Deal, Kent. May 2006

Deal Castle (29 Pictures)

(19.7 miles, 31.7 km, direction E)

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Ypres Tower , Rye.

Rye Castle Museum (9 Pictures)

(20.8 miles, 33.4 km, direction SW)

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

Dungeness Lighghouse

Dungeness Lighthouse (6 Pictures)

(21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction S)

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Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(21.9 miles, 35.3 km, direction NW)

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

Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral (104 Pictures)

(22.3 miles, 35.9 km, direction NW)

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


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