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An Upchurch walk

Upchurch (15 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (1.8 miles, 3.0 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...

St Marys Church Higham

Higham (12 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (6.9 miles, 11.1 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.....

Beckoned into the High Street, Aylesford, Kent

Aylesford (50 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (7.4 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.....

Sheerness, on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (8.2 miles, 13.1 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 Nicholas Church

Leeds (4 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (9.0 miles, 14.5 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 Mildred's Church (The Little Church in the Field)

Meopham (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction W)

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Meopham Green windmill, Kent

Meopham Green (1 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (11.0 miles, 17.7 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...

Foreshore at Gravesend with Royal Terrace Pier.

Gravesend (270 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (11.1 miles, 17.8 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...

Low tide at Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, in Sept. of 2005

Leigh-on-Sea (58 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (11.6 miles, 18.7 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...

Seafront at Westcliff

Westcliff-on-Sea (12 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (11.7 miles, 18.8 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...

Chalkwell Esplanade. 1 May 2005

Southend-on-Sea (123 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (12.3 miles, 19.7 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...

A picture of Faversham

Faversham (80 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (13.0 miles, 21.0 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...

Captain Mannering public house

Shoeburyness (19 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction NE)

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

VIEW ACROSS THE PARK AREA TO THE AMUSEMENTS

Leysdown-on-Sea (3 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (13.7 miles, 22.0 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...

Ingress Abbey

Greenhithe (16 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction W)

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

A picture of Plaxtol

Plaxtol (6 Pictures)

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

Shipbourne Church

Shipbourne (15 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction SW)

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

Eynsford Church

Eynsford (90 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (17.0 miles, 27.4 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.....

Queen Elizabeth 11 Bridge, Dartford

Dartford (26 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (17.4 miles, 28.1 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...

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Brenchley (10 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction SW)

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

Recommended attractions near Lower Rainham

Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction W)

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

Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle (61 Pictures)

(4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction NW)

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

Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral (104 Pictures)

(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction W)

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)

(4.4 miles, 7.0 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.....

Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle (88 Pictures)

(4.6 miles, 7.4 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.....

Guildhall Museum in Rochester, Kent

Guildhall Museum (9 Pictures)

(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction W)

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Archbishops Palace, Maidstone, Kent.

Archbishops Palace (10 Pictures)

(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SW)

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

Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle (335 Pictures)

(9.0 miles, 14.4 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.....

Sunset at Emley

Isle of Sheppey (21 Pictures)

(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction E)

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

Coldrum Long Barrow (9 Pictures)

(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction SW)

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A picture of New Tavern Fort

New Tavern Fort (2 Pictures)

(10.9 miles, 17.5 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)

(11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction NW)

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Hadleigh Castle

Hadleigh Castle (16 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.7 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)

(11.9 miles, 19.1 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.....

Ightham Mote, faux tudor site summer 2004

Ightham Mote (96 Pictures)

(16.7 miles, 26.9 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. .....

Eynsford Castle, Eynsford, Kent

Eynsford Castle (10 Pictures)

(17.3 miles, 27.8 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)

(17.8 miles, 28.7 km, direction W)

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

Sissinghurst Castle garden, Nr Cranbrook, Kent

Sissinghurst Castle Garden (189 Pictures)

(18.6 miles, 29.9 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.....

Hyde Hall Gardens

Hyde Hall RHS Garden (45 Pictures)

(18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction N)

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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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