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An Upchurch walk

Upchurch (15 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction NW)

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...

Faversham Creek

Faversham (80 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (7.0 miles, 11.2 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...

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

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (7.2 miles, 11.6 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...

St Nicholas Church

Leeds (4 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SW)

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...

VIEW ACROSS THE PARK AREA TO THE AMUSEMENTS

Leysdown-on-Sea (3 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (9.1 miles, 14.7 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...

Aylesford Village, Kent

Aylesford (50 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (11.2 miles, 18.1 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.....

Chilham

Chilham (43 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction SE)

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...

St Marys Church Higham

Higham (12 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (13.0 miles, 20.9 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.....

Danger Sign

Shoeburyness (19 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction N)

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

Seafront at Westcliff

Westcliff-on-Sea (12 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (13.8 miles, 22.2 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...

Southend-on-Sea Logo

Southend-on-Sea (123 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (14.1 miles, 22.7 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...

Seafront

Leigh-on-Sea (58 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (14.6 miles, 23.4 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...

Medieval Ducking Stool

Canterbury (346 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Kent (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction E)

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.....

Nurstead Church Near Meopham

Meopham (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (16.3 miles, 26.1 km, direction W)

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Meopham Green windmill, Kent

Meopham Green (1 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (16.5 miles, 26.6 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 from Windmill Hill, Gravesend, Kent

Gravesend (270 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (17.2 miles, 27.7 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...

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

Cranbrook (7 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (18.7 miles, 30.1 km, direction SW)

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

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Brenchley (10 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (19.6 miles, 31.5 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 (19.7 miles, 31.7 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...

Rolvenden Station

Rolvenden (20 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (20.4 miles, 32.8 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...

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Sunset at Emley

Isle of Sheppey (21 Pictures)

(5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction NE)

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Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle (335 Pictures)

(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction SW)

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

Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(9.7 miles, 15.6 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)

(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NW)

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

Archbishops Palace, Maidstone, Kent.

Archbishops Palace (10 Pictures)

(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction SW)

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

Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral (104 Pictures)

(10.3 miles, 16.6 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)

(10.4 miles, 16.7 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)

(10.6 miles, 17.1 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)

(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction W)

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Adventure Island, formely known as Peter Pans

Adventure Island (4 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.8 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.....

Hadleigh Castle

Hadleigh Castle (16 Pictures)

(15.3 miles, 24.6 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......

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

Coldrum Long Barrow (9 Pictures)

(15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction W)

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Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral (170 Pictures)

(15.6 miles, 25.0 km, direction E)

This magnificent cathedral has been a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years. It was the scene of Thomas a' Becket's murder.....

Canterbury Royal Museum. Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery (2 Pictures)

(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction E)

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

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

Sir John Boy's House (5 Pictures)

(15.6 miles, 25.2 km, direction E)

The Crooked House of Canterbury, otherwise known as Sir John Boys house, is an eye-catching feature of Palace Street, and is.....

A picture of New Tavern Fort

New Tavern Fort (2 Pictures)

(17.0 miles, 27.4 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.....

Sissinghurst Castle garden, Nr Cranbrook, Kent

Sissinghurst Castle Garden (189 Pictures)

(17.2 miles, 27.7 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 Tilbury Fort

Tilbury Fort (16 Pictures)

(17.6 miles, 28.2 km, direction NW)

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A picture of Reculver Towers & Roman Fort

Reculver Towers & Roman Fort (12 Pictures)

(20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction E)

Standing sheer on a dramatic headland the twin towered west front of the 12th-century Church of St. Mary at Reculver is the.....

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Marle Place Gardens (21 Pictures)

(20.4 miles, 32.9 km, direction SW)

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