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Recommended Towns & Villages near Pluckley

St Nicholas Church

Leeds (4 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction NW)

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...

Chilham

Chilham (43 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (10.3 miles, 16.6 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...

Kent and East Sussex Railway

Rolvenden (20 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (10.4 miles, 16.7 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...

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

Cranbrook (7 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction SW)

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

Faversham, Kent

Faversham (80 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction NE)

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...

Harvest Festival

Brookland (8 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (12.8 miles, 20.6 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...

A village phone box

Upchurch (15 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (14.5 miles, 23.4 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...

A picture of Playden

Playden (4 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction S)

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...

Aylesford in Winter

Aylesford (50 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction NW)

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.....

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Brenchley (10 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction W)

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

Rye

Rye (385 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction S)

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

Canterbury Cathedral, The Martyrdom

Canterbury (346 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Kent (15.8 miles, 25.3 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.....

The High Street

Hythe (40 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Kent (15.9 miles, 25.5 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 (16.8 miles, 27.1 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...

Beach at Camber, East Sussex

Camber (25 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex (16.9 miles, 27.2 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...

Winchelsea, East Sussex

Winchelsea (44 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of East Sussex (17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction S)

This is a pretty, busy little town tucked along a ridge overlooking Pett Level...

Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club, Sheerness

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

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

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...

In memory of the miners of AYLESHAM Village, Kent. Who work the Snowdown mines

Aylesham (25 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (19.7 miles, 31.7 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...

The final remains of Snowdown Colliery, Kent

Snowdown (5 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (20.1 miles, 32.4 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...

St Bartholemews, Burwash

Burwash (49 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction SW)

It is from his home in this very English village that Rudyard Kipling penned the wise and wonderful words of his poem 'If'...

Recommended attractions near Pluckley

Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle (335 Pictures)

(7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction NW)

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

Sissinghurst Castle garden, Nr Cranbrook, Kent

Sissinghurst Castle Garden (189 Pictures)

(9.2 miles, 14.8 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)

(12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NW)

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

Bodiam Castle July 2009

Bodiam Castle (95 Pictures)

(15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction SW)

The wonderful parapet, walls and high round towers of 14th-century Bodiam Castle are gloriously reflected in its broad moat. It.....

Sunset at Emley

Isle of Sheppey (21 Pictures)

(15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction N)

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Ypres Tower , Rye.

Rye Castle Museum (9 Pictures)

(15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction S)

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

The beautiful Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Scotney Castle (190 Pictures)

(15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction W)

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

Canterbury Royal Museum. Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery (2 Pictures)

(15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction NE)

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

A picture of Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (15 Pictures)

(15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction SE)

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.....

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

Sir John Boy's House (5 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.6 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)

(15.9 miles, 25.6 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.....

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Marle Place Gardens (21 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction W)

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Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral (104 Pictures)

(17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction NW)

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

Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(18.0 miles, 29.0 km, direction NW)

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

Charles Dickens Chalet, Rochester, Kent

Charles Dickens Chalet (4 Pictures)

(18.1 miles, 29.1 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.....

Bayham Abbey, Lamberhurst, Kent

Bayham Abbey (13 Pictures)

(18.2 miles, 29.2 km, direction W)

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

Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle (88 Pictures)

(18.3 miles, 29.5 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)

(18.8 miles, 30.2 km, direction NW)

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Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle (61 Pictures)

(18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction NW)

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

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

Coldrum Long Barrow (9 Pictures)

(19.3 miles, 31.0 km, direction NW)

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