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The 700 yr old medieval bridge at Aylesford, Kent

Aylesford (50 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent

(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction SW of Rainham)

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

(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction NE of Rainham)

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...

Clocktower of St George's Church, Gravesend, Kent

Gravesend (270 Pictures) in the county of Kent

(11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction NW of Rainham)

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...

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Faversham (80 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction E of Rainham)

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...

The Clubhouse at Belfairs - Leigh on Sea

Leigh-on-Sea (58 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Essex

(12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction N of Rainham)

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...

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Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(4.3 miles, 6.8 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)

(4.8 miles, 7.7 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)

(4.9 miles, 7.8 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.....

Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle (61 Pictures)

(4.9 miles, 7.9 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 Castle

Rochester Castle (88 Pictures)

(5.1 miles, 8.2 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.....

Archbishops Palace, Maidstone, Kent.

Archbishops Palace (10 Pictures)

(7.5 miles, 12.1 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)

(8.0 miles, 12.8 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.....


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