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St Nicholas Church

Leeds (4 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (3.6 miles, 5.9 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...

St Mary the Virgin, Upchurch

Upchurch (15 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (5.6 miles, 9.0 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...

The 700 yr old medieval bridge at Aylesford, Kent

Aylesford (50 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction W)

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.....

Faversham, Kent

Faversham (80 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction E)

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...

Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club, Sheerness

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (11.3 miles, 18.2 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...

St Marys Church Higham

Higham (12 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction NW)

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.....

Meopham windmill, Meopham, Kent

Meopham (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction W)

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Meopham Green windmill, Kent

Meopham Green (1 Pictures)

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

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...

VIEW ACROSS THE PARK AREA TO THE AMUSEMENTS

Leysdown-on-Sea (3 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction NE)

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...

Cranbrook Mill built in 1814 (Tallest smock mill in England) Cranbrook, Kent

Cranbrook (7 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction S)

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

Chilham

Chilham (43 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction E)

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...

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Brenchley (10 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction SW)

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

A picture of Plaxtol

Plaxtol (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction W)

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...

Sunrise on the Thames at Gravesend

Gravesend (270 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (15.5 miles, 25.0 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...

Village Church

Shipbourne (15 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction W)

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

Seafront at Westcliff

Westcliff-on-Sea (12 Pictures)

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

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...

Rolvenden Station

Rolvenden (20 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (17.0 miles, 27.3 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...

Stranded Boats

Leigh-on-Sea (58 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction N)

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...

Southend

Southend-on-Sea (123 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction N)

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...

view of Tonbridge from Tonbridge Castle, Kent

Tonbridge (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (17.4 miles, 27.9 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...

Recommended attractions near Hucking

Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle (335 Pictures)

(3.3 miles, 5.3 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.....

Archbishops Palace, Maidstone, Kent.

Archbishops Palace (10 Pictures)

(5.6 miles, 8.9 km, direction W)

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

Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(8.5 miles, 13.6 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)

(8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction NW)

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)

(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction NW)

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)

(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NW)

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

Guildhall Museum in Rochester, Kent

Guildhall Museum (9 Pictures)

(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NW)

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Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle (61 Pictures)

(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NW)

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

Sunset at Emley

Isle of Sheppey (21 Pictures)

(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction NE)

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

Coldrum Long Barrow (9 Pictures)

(11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction W)

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Sissinghurst Castle garden, Nr Cranbrook, Kent

Sissinghurst Castle Garden (189 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction S)

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

A picture of New Tavern Fort

New Tavern Fort (2 Pictures)

(15.3 miles, 24.7 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.....

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Marle Place Gardens (21 Pictures)

(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction SW)

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A picture of Tilbury Fort

Tilbury Fort (16 Pictures)

(16.1 miles, 25.8 km, direction NW)

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Ightham Mote, faux tudor site summer 2004

Ightham Mote (96 Pictures)

(16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction W)

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

Adventure Island, formely known as Peter Pans

Adventure Island (4 Pictures)

(16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction N)

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

The beautiful Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Scotney Castle (190 Pictures)

(16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction SW)

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

Hadleigh Castle

Hadleigh Castle (16 Pictures)

(17.3 miles, 27.9 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......

Tonbridge Castle

Tonbridge Castle (16 Pictures)

(17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction SW)

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

Bayham Abbey, Lamberhurst, Kent

Bayham Abbey (13 Pictures)

(18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction SW)

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


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