Local Attractions
CLICK EACH ONE BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE………(Note: The time in mins by car is approximate and is only meant to be used as a guide) |
Mins (in car)
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| Bearsted village – Historic local village green |
3
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| Maidstone Town website – Site on Maidstone inc. Things to do, Historic town inc. Museum, Shopping Centres, River Tours, etc. |
5
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| National Trust Properties – Various outstanding places to visit in the South East |
Various
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| Pilgrims Way |
1
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| Hucking Woodland Trust – Area of Natural Beauty |
5
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Leeds Castle– The loveliest castle in the world
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5
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Museum of Kent Life Maidstone – History of Kentish hop pickers over the last 150 years
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10
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Thurnham Castle and Church – Remains of 12th century flint-built castle
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2
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Canterbury – Cathedral City with home of the English Church
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35
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| Vineyards– View the Kentish vineyards such as Hush Heath or Chapel Down |
Various
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| Bluewater Shopping Complex – Shopping heaven, the largest in Europe |
30
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| Bewl Water – Largest area of inland water in the South East |
35
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| Penshurst Place – Medieval manor house and gardens |
30
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| Historic Dockyard Chatham |
20
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| Whitbread Hop farm |
30
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| Howletts Zoo – Devoted to saving rare and endangered animals |
40
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| Charles Dickens Centre Rochester– |
30
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| Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway |
40
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| Kent County Showground |
5
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| White Horse Woods Project – Kentish country park |
2
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| The North Downs Way – rambling / walking route |
1
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Sports and Activities |
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| Golf Courses in Kent – Huge variety of quality golf courses locally |
Various
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| Clay Pigeon Shooting – Various |
Various
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| Maidstone Lockmeadow Leisure Complex Numerous restaurants/ bars |
5
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| Maidstone Leisure Centre – Family Leisure Centre inc. swimming, creche, tubes, lessons |
5
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| Boat Trips – Various |
Various
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Transport Links |
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| Bearsted Train Station inc. Timetables |
4
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| Eurostar – International Train Service info. | |
| Ashford International Station– South East Train info inc. International to London or Paris |
30
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| Local Area – Leeds Castle is minutes away – There are also a wide variety of rambling routes available virtually on the pub doorstep. A booklet of recommended local walks is available from the Inn also… | |
Countryside – The perfect countryside for exploring…Leeds Castle is only minutes away and is set on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent and has been home to royalty, lords and ladies for over 1000 years.. |
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