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Leysdown-on-Sea

(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction W)

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...

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A random view of Canterbury.

Canterbury

(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction S)

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.....

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Faversham, Kent

Faversham

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SW)

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...

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Chilham walk crossing the River Stour (1)

Chilham

(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction S)

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...

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Lynsted

(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction W)

A charming, restful place in what is known as cherry-orchard country, and although the cherries are still here, arable farming has taken over much of the land...

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Birchington

Birchington

(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction E)

Situated in what is known as 'The Garden of England' on the north Kent coast along which there is a ribbon of lively towns, lovely sands and an azure blue sea...

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

Aylesham

(11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction SE)

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...

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The final remains of Snowdown Colliery, Kent

Snowdown

(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction SE)

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...

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Sheerness, on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent

Sheerness

(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction W)

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...

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St. Nicholas (12th -c.); Barfreston, Kent

Barfrestone

(14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction SE)

Apart from the church, the village of Barfrestone reveals leafy lanes studded with enchanting cottages...

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Wealden Woodlands

(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction SE)

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Mount Ephraim House, Hernhill, Kent

Mount Ephraim Gardens

(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction SW)

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Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral

(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction S)

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

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

Sir John Boy's House

(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction S)

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

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Canterbury Royal Museum. Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery

(6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction S)

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

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St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury

St Augustine's Abbey

(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction SE)

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A picture of Reculver Towers & Roman Fort

Reculver Towers & Roman Fort

(7.0 miles, 11.2 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.....

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Elephants.

Howletts Wild Animal Park

(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SE)

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Chilham Castle Garden

Chilham Castle

(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction S)

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Sunset at Emley

Isle of Sheppey

(9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction W)

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