The Roman Museum is underground at the level of the Roman town. It's an exciting mix of excavated real objects: authentic reconstructions; and preserved remains of a Roman town house with its famous mosaics. Reconstructions include a Roman market place, with a shoe maker, fabric seller and fruit…
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13.5 miles
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Centre of the nation's explosives industry for 400 years, the 18th century Chart Gunpowder Mills are the oldest of their kind in the world, powder from which was used at the battles of Trafalgar and Waterloo. Chart Mills were part of the Home Works, Faversham's first gunpowder factory…
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12 miles
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The existing, much‐praised Museum has been extended and recreated as a 21st century interactive museum, whose revitalised theme is the city itself and its often turbulent story.Hands‐on activities have been specially designed to appeal to family groups ‐you can look at gold thread and medieval poo under the…
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13.5 miles
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Biddenden Vineyard is Kent's oldest Commercial Vineyard, having been established in 1969. Ten varieties of grapes produce White, Red, Rose and Quality Sparkling Wine. Traditional Kentish Ciders have also been made here for over 20 years together with farm pressed apple juices. Visitors are welcome throughout the year.The…
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10 miles
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After the Cathedral, the West Gate is Canterbury's next eye‐catching landmark. It has stood for six centuries on guard over the road to and from London. Hundreds of thousands of medieval pilgrims,on their way to visit Saint Thomas Becket's shrine, passed through this gateway into the city.West Gate…
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13.5 miles
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Lovers of classic cars should visit the CM Booth Collection of Historic Vehicles at Rolvenden. Tucked away behind Falstaff Antiques you will discover a unique collection of Morgan three wheelers dating from 1913 1935 and a host of other automobilia.…
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11.7 miles
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The Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre comprises three adjoining grade II listed buildings in Preston Street right in the centre of Faversham. The Heritage Centre or the Fleur, as it is affectionately known, is owned and voluntarily run by the Faversham Society and offers many facilties: The…
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12 miles
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