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St Marys Church Higham

Higham (12 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (4.7 miles, 7.5 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.....

The Crown

Upchurch (15 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SE)

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...

Clocktower of St George's Church, Gravesend, Kent

Gravesend (270 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction W)

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...

Looking towards Minster Cliffs and the Leas  Minster, Isle of Sheppey

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (8.7 miles, 14.1 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...

A strong tidal current passes under Aylesford Bridge, Kent

Aylesford (50 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (8.9 miles, 14.3 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.....

Leigh on Sea

Leigh-on-Sea (58 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (9.2 miles, 14.8 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...

St Mildred's Church (The Little Church in the Field)

Meopham (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction SW)

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Seafront at Westcliff

Westcliff-on-Sea (12 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (9.8 miles, 15.7 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...

Meopham Green windmill, Kent

Meopham Green (1 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (10.0 miles, 16.2 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...

Chalkwell Esplanade. 1 May 2005

Southend-on-Sea (123 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (10.5 miles, 16.8 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...

St Nicholas Church

Leeds (4 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (12.2 miles, 19.7 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...

Ingress Park

Greenhithe (16 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction W)

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

Captain Mannering public house

Shoeburyness (19 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (12.6 miles, 20.4 km, direction NE)

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

Queen Elizabet 11 Bridge Dartford

Dartford (26 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (15.1 miles, 24.3 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...

VIEW ACROSS THE PARK AREA TO THE AMUSEMENTS

Leysdown-on-Sea (3 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction E)

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...

Poppies in the Darent Valley

Eynsford (90 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (15.7 miles, 25.3 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.....

Faversham Letter Box

Faversham (80 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (15.9 miles, 25.5 km, direction SE)

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 (16.2 miles, 26.1 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...

Village Church

Shipbourne (15 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction SW)

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

Face in the stone

Shoreham (27 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (17.6 miles, 28.4 km, direction W)

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Recommended attractions near Hoo

Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle (61 Pictures)

(1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction SW)

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)

(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction SW)

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

Guildhall Museum in Rochester, Kent

Guildhall Museum (9 Pictures)

(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SW)

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Charles Dickens Chalet, Rochester, Kent

Charles Dickens Chalet (4 Pictures)

(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction SW)

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)

(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction SW)

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

Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral (104 Pictures)

(3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW)

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

A picture of New Tavern Fort

New Tavern Fort (2 Pictures)

(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction W)

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)

(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction W)

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Hadleigh Castle

Hadleigh Castle (16 Pictures)

(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction N)

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

Adventure Island, formely known as Peter Pans

Adventure Island (4 Pictures)

(10.2 miles, 16.4 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.....

Archbishops Palace, Maidstone, Kent.

Archbishops Palace (10 Pictures)

(10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction S)

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

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

Coldrum Long Barrow (9 Pictures)

(10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction SW)

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Sunset at Emley

Isle of Sheppey (21 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction E)

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Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle (335 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction S)

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

Hyde Hall Gardens

Hyde Hall RHS Garden (45 Pictures)

(15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction N)

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Eynsford Castle, Eynsford, Kent

Eynsford Castle (10 Pictures)

(15.8 miles, 25.4 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.....

Lullingstone Roman Villa, Kent.

Lullingstone Roman Villa (17 Pictures)

(16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction W)

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

Ightham Mote, faux tudor site summer 2004

Ightham Mote (96 Pictures)

(17.1 miles, 27.5 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. .....

West side of Hall Place, Bexley

Hall Place (36 Pictures)

(17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction W)

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Knole House

Knole House & Deer Park (64 Pictures)

(18.8 miles, 30.2 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.....


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