When William the Conquerer came to England in 1066 he brought with him the concept of the castle. He and his men of which there were 12,000 at most, needed rapidly to make themselves secure amongst a potentially hostile population of one and a half million, and simply…
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13.5 miles
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Chiddingstone Castle, a squire's home with Tudor roots, hidden in lovely unspoiled Wealden countryside yet only 35 miles from London, was once the seat of the Streatfeilds, and has retained an intimate, timeless appeal through all changes. Chiddingstone Castle is open to the public during the summer…
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8 miles
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Borde Hill is a stunningly beautiful and botanically rich heritage Garden, set within over 150 acres of traditional parkland. It captivates and delights visitors throughout each season of the year with a series of intimate 'living garden rooms', fine woodland, parkland, lakes and outstanding views across the…
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8.3 miles
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Please note that the house and gardens are now closed to the public until further notice due to a change in ownership.SQUERRYES COURT is a beautiful 17th century manor house which has been the Warde family home since 1731. It is surrounded by 20 acres of attractive and…
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10.1 miles
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13th Centruy castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Set in award winning gardens, yew and water mazes. Miniature model houses exhibition. Restaurants, shops, and special events.‐ Wheelchair access partial‐ Groups accepted‐ Picnic area‐ Coach parking‐ Kentish fare‐ Refreshments‐ Parking on‐site‐ Dogs on leads onlyOpen daily…
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7.1 miles
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Knole's fascinating historic links with kings, queens and the nobility, as well as its literary connections with Vita Sackville‐West and Virginia Woolf, make this one of the most intriguing houses in England. Thirteen superb state rooms are laid out much the same as they were in the 18th…
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13.7 miles
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Set in the rural Weald of Kent surrounded by picturesque countryside and ancient parkland, Penshurst Place and Gardens has changed little over the centuries. This mediaeval masterpiece has been the seat of the Sidney family since 1552 and retains the warmth and character of a much‐loved family home.…
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9.3 miles
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This Grade I‐listed gabled house in the beautiful village of Westerham has features of significant architectural and historical interest. It has 16th‐century origins and was extended and changed in the 18th and 20th centuries. Quebec House was the childhood home of General James Wolfe and contains family and…
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10.6 miles
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Philip Webb, friend of William Morris, designed this family house in the 1890s. A showpiece of the Arts & Crafts Movement, it is decorated throughout with Morris carpets, fabrics and wallpapers, complemented by contemporary paintings, tapestries and furniture. The house retains its original electrical light fittings. The beautiful…
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1.4 miles
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Wakehurst Place, in the beautiful High Weald of Sussex, is an outstanding botanic garden and conservation area, managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The Millennium Seed Bank Project is housed in the Wellcome Trust Millennium Building, located at Wakehurst Place in West Sussex. There are…
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4.9 miles
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