Rochester Castle

The great keep of Rochester Castle towers over the River Medway and by its side, an inseparable twin, the magnificent cathedral shares and dominates the skyline.Rochester Castle is known as one of the best preserved and finest examples of Norman architecture in England. Its great keep, square, massive…
Distance: 4.7 miles away

Upnor Castle

This attractive, turreted castle is set in a picturesque village area that is backed by rolling, wooded hills. The castle is fronted by a water bastion jutting out into the River Medway.Upnor Castle was originally built in 1559 as a gun fort on the orders of Queen Elizabeth…
Distance: 4.7 miles away

Prittlewell Priory

This museum is housed in the remains of the Cluniac Priory of St. Mary's, founded in the early 12th century by Robert fitzSuen. The museum now houses a major communications display, centred around the products of the EKCO E.K. Cole factory which used to stand in Priory…
Distance: 14.4 miles away

Hadleigh Castle

The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the Essex marshes, the barbican and two towers remain standing today. Where else in Essex can you see Kent, Canvey, Southend Pier, Canary Wharf and the Dartford Bridge all from the same place It's…
Distance: 13.3 miles away

St Leonards Tower

St Leonard's Tower is one of the most impressive buildings in Kent, built by Bishop Gundolf, who also built Rochester Cathedral and the White Tower of London.The tower stands almost to its original height and takes its name from a chapel dedicated to St Leonard that once stood…
Distance: 9.7 miles away

Tilbury Fort

The artillery fort at Tilbury protected London until the dawn of the 20th century. Henry VIII built the first fort and, nearby, Elizabeth I rallied her army waiting for the Armada.The present fort, the most complete example of its type in England, was begun in 1672 under Charles…
Distance: 11.9 miles away

Aylesford Priory

Set in the heart of Kent, England, The Friars ‐ Aylesford Priory ‐ is an ancient religious house of the Order of Carmelites dating back to the 13th Century. Over the centuries and now today The Friars has become for thousands of visitors and friends.When the friars returned…
Distance: 6.6 miles away

Brenchley Gardens

Brenchley Gardens ‐ Amusement Park in Maidstone, Kent. Contact venue on telephone number 01622752508 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractionsrides available at this park.…
Distance: 6.4 miles away

Cobtree Manor Park

Cobtree Manor Park ‐ Amusement Park in Aylesford, Kent. Contact venue on telephone number 01622718728 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractionsrides available at this park.…
Distance: 5.7 miles away

Hadleigh Castle Country Park

The park gets its name from the nearby Hadleigh Castle; an impressive ruin of a fortress built over 700 years ago. Views of Kent, Canvey Island, Southend Pier, Canary Wharf and Dartford Bridge.Facilities:‐ Toilets‐ Bird hide on Two Tree IslandOnce considered a strategically important fortress for protecting…
Distance: 13.7 miles away

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