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St Nicholas Church

Leeds (4 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction N)

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...

Part of the High street, Aylesford, Kent

Aylesford (50 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (8.2 miles, 13.2 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.....

St Dunstans, Cranbrook, Kent

Cranbrook (7 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction S)

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 (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction SW)

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

Great Maytham Hall, Rolvenden

Rolvenden (20 Pictures)

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

St Mary the Virgin, Upchurch

Upchurch (15 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (11.5 miles, 18.6 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 Plaxtol

Plaxtol (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (13.5 miles, 21.7 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...

Ye Olde Chequers Inn

Tonbridge (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction W)

Fine streets show a rich variety of architecture including typical Wealden tile-hung properties, and handsome Georgian and Victorian buildings dominating the river scene...

Village Church

Shipbourne (15 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction W)

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

Faversham, Kent

Faversham (80 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (14.6 miles, 23.5 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...

Meopham Green windmill, Kent

Meopham Green (1 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (14.8 miles, 23.9 km, direction NW)

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...

St Mildred's Church (The Little Church in the Field)

Meopham (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction NW)

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St Marys Church Higham

Higham (12 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (15.2 miles, 24.5 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.....

Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells (67 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (15.9 miles, 25.5 km, direction SW)

Also known as Royal Tunbridge Wells and only a short distance from London, this popular spa town gained a reputation as the place to see and be seen during Georgian Times frequented by royalty and fashionable members of aristocracy. It also happens to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England. ..

Chilham walk crossing the River Stour (1)

Chilham (43 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (16.2 miles, 26.1 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...

St Bartholemews, Burwash

Burwash (49 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (17.3 miles, 27.9 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'...

Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club, Sheerness

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (17.4 miles, 27.9 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...

Gathering the feed

Brookland (8 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (18.0 miles, 29.0 km, direction SE)

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 picture of Playden

Playden (4 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (18.2 miles, 29.3 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...

Sunrise on the Thames at Gravesend

Gravesend (270 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (18.7 miles, 30.0 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...

Recommended attractions near Sutton Valence

Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle (335 Pictures)

(2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction NE)

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)

(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction NW)

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

Sissinghurst Castle garden, Nr Cranbrook, Kent

Sissinghurst Castle Garden (189 Pictures)

(7.2 miles, 11.5 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.....

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Marle Place Gardens (21 Pictures)

(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction SW)

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The beautiful Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Scotney Castle (190 Pictures)

(11.1 miles, 17.9 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.....

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

Coldrum Long Barrow (9 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction NW)

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Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral (104 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction N)

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)

(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction N)

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)

(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction N)

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

Bayham Abbey, Lamberhurst, Kent

Bayham Abbey (13 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction SW)

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

Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction N)

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

Guildhall Museum in Rochester, Kent

Guildhall Museum (9 Pictures)

(13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction N)

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Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle (61 Pictures)

(14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction N)

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

Tonbridge Castle

Tonbridge Castle (16 Pictures)

(14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction W)

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

Ightham Mote, faux tudor site summer 2004

Ightham Mote (96 Pictures)

(14.6 miles, 23.5 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. .....

Bodiam Castle July 2009

Bodiam Castle (95 Pictures)

(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction S)

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)

(16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction NE)

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Knole House

Knole House & Deer Park (64 Pictures)

(17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction W)

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.....

Batemans Gardens 25 June 2011

Bateman's (62 Pictures)

(18.1 miles, 29.2 km, direction SW)

Bateman's was built in 1634. From 1902 until 1936 it became the home of Rudyard Kipling and is preserved as it was when he lived.....

Penshurst Place, Kent

Penshurst Place and Gardens (93 Pictures)

(18.2 miles, 29.2 km, direction W)

A beautiful Medieval Manor House set in 11 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, which date back to 1346. The manor House has.....


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