Historic sites

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Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle is known as one of the best preserved and finest examples of Norman architecture in England. Its great keep; square, massive and one of the tallest in the country, measures 113 feet ...
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Dickens House Museum

Explore this atmospheric house which inspired Charles Dickens to create David Copperfield’s Betsey Trotwood. Charles Dickens’ son Charlie recalls in a letter how his father would regularly ...
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Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle was intended to help protect warships of the English Navy at anchor in the River Medway and at Chatham Dockyard. Alas, it proved ineffective when called to arms to defend against the ...
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Chiddingstone Castle

Nestled in unspoilt countryside, historic Chiddingstone Castle offers a memorable day out. The former home of the late antiquarian Denys Eyre Bower, the castle now houses his fascinating Ancient ...
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Quebec House

Rooms contain portraits, prints and memorabilia relating to Wolfe's family and career. The Tudor stable block houses an exhibition about the Battle of Quebec.
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Deal Castle

Built by Henry VIII to protect England from European invasion, this seaside castle has a fascinating history and is a great place to explore, with dark passages that wind through the huge bastions. ...
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Union Windmill Cranbrook

England’s tallest Smock Mill and possibly the finest windmill in the country. Built in 1814 and one of the few surviving mills that remains in working order, continuing to grind flour solely by wind ...
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Lullingstone Roman Villa

Much is still visible today, including mosaic-tiled floors, wall paintings, and the extensive 4th-century bath complex, built when the villa was at its most prosperous. There is also a display of the ...
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Chartwell

The beautiful terraced gardens command breathtaking views over the Weald of Kent and visitors can see the newly-restored and productive kitchen garden. The gardens also contain the lakes Sir Winston ...
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Willesborough Windmill

As part of the Big Weekend, join us on a free guided tour of the mill. The guide will explain how flour is made using traditional millstones and show how the various other machines are involved in the ...
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