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Foreshore at Gravesend with Royal Terrace Pier.

Gravesend (270 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction NW)

Attractive old town overlooking the Thames estuary with walkways and picnic sites ideal for watching the busy water traffic, for this stretch of the river is said to be one of the busiest in the world...

St Mildred's Church, Nurstead (now part of Meopham), near Gravesend, Kent

Meopham (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction SW)

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Meopham Green windmill, Kent

Meopham Green (1 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SW)

This is an attractive Kentish village lying to the south of Gravesend. It is picked out by its Windmill of 1801, which has been lovingly restored back to its original working order and is now one of the best preserved in Kent...

Part of the High street, Aylesford, Kent

Aylesford (50 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction S)

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.....

Bluewater Shopping center, Greenhithe, Kent,

Greenhithe (16 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction W)

Greenhithe is an area of Kent found sandwiched between the River Thames and Watling...

An Upchurch walk

Upchurch (15 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (8.6 miles, 13.9 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...

Queen Elizabeth 11 Bridge, Dartford

Dartford (26 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction W)

The interest of the town focus's on The Holy Trinity Church, this originated in the 11th century and has a Norman tower...

Eynsford, Kent

Eynsford (90 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction W)

This is a small town in the Darent Valley. Way back in the mists of history it was thought to be an important town, but is now not much bigger than a large village. It is.....

Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Fishing boat in Old Leigh.

Leigh-on-Sea (58 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NE)

At Leigh, visitors will find a small sandy beach and a narrow High Street containing lovely old fishermen's cottages. The resort is situated close to Leigh Marsh Nature Reserve and Two Tree Island, a lonely expanse of windswept grass and saltings...

A picture of Plaxtol

Plaxtol (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction SW)

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...

Lavender Fields

Shoreham (27 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction SW)

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St Nicholas Church

Leeds (4 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction SE)

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...

Chalkwell Esplanade, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Westcliff-on-Sea (12 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction NE)

The coast along this stretch of Essex beaches may be somewhat urbanised, but it remains full of surprises with reminders of the times when smugglers would stealthily enter the creeks between the mudflats to distribute their illicit cargoes at local inns...

Sheerness, on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction E)

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...

Village Church

Shipbourne (15 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction SW)

Shipbourne is a picturesque village situated between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge...

Southend Pier.

Southend-on-Sea (123 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NE)

Southend-on-Sea is mostly known for its long pier and large amusement park - Adventure Island, which has rides to suit all tastes and all ages...

Country Estate

Brentwood (36 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction NW)

In the romantic days of coach travel Brentwood was a staging post on an old road to London...

Danger Sign

Shoeburyness (19 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction NE)

Shoeburyness lies to the eastern end of Southend beyond Thorpe Bay...

Tonbridge Castle Gatehouse

Tonbridge (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (17.1 miles, 27.4 km, direction SW)

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

View of the house and gardens at Eltham Palace, South London.

Eltham (37 Pictures)

in the county of Greater London (17.7 miles, 28.4 km, direction W)

The attractive suburb of Eltham is part of the urban sprawl of Greater London...

Recommended attractions near Higham

Guildhall Museum in Rochester, Kent

Guildhall Museum (9 Pictures)

(2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction SE)

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Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle (88 Pictures)

(2.6 miles, 4.1 km, direction SE)

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

Charles Dickens Chalet, Rochester, Kent

Charles Dickens Chalet (4 Pictures)

(2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction SE)

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

Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral (104 Pictures)

(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SE)

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

Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle (61 Pictures)

(3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction E)

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

Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction E)

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

A picture of New Tavern Fort

New Tavern Fort (2 Pictures)

(4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction NW)

Amongst the fascination of the waterfront at Gravesend is New Tavern Fort, and although the fort was re-armed in 1904 and guns.....

A picture of Tilbury Fort

Tilbury Fort (16 Pictures)

(4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction NW)

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

Coldrum Long Barrow (9 Pictures)

(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW)

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Archbishops Palace, Maidstone, Kent.

Archbishops Palace (10 Pictures)

(10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction S)

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

Eynsford Castle, Eynsford, Kent

Eynsford Castle (10 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction W)

The ruinous walls of Eynsford Castle in parts stand 30ft high, they are a relic of one of the earliest stone enclosure castles.....

Hadleigh Castle

Hadleigh Castle (16 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction NE)

Built by the Normans on the approach to London, lived in by 3 queens; Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr......

Lullingstone Roman Villa, Kent.

Lullingstone Roman Villa (17 Pictures)

(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction W)

The remarkable remains of Lullingstone Roman Villa lay hidden for centuries, and were only revealed in excavations of 1939. Prior.....

West side of Hall Place, Bexley

Hall Place (36 Pictures)

(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction W)

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Ightham Mote, faux tudor site summer 2004

Ightham Mote (96 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction SW)

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

Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle (335 Pictures)

(13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction SE)

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

Adventure Island, formely known as Peter Pans

Adventure Island (4 Pictures)

(14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction NE)

This is the number one theme park in the Southeast of England, a great place for anyone at any age, especially children and tiny.....

Red House, Bexleyheath, home of William Morris, NT property

Red House (9 Pictures)

(14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction W)

Philip Webb (1831-1915) was the first significant architect of the Arts and Crafts movement, and the Red House he built in 1859.....

Knole House

Knole House & Deer Park (64 Pictures)

(14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction SW)

This is one of England's most glorious houses. Set as it is in the midst of a magnificent park studded with ancient trees, the.....

Sunset at Emley

Isle of Sheppey (21 Pictures)

(15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction E)

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