Kent

The Garden of England – a title supposedly given by King Henry VIII after enjoying a bowl of finest Kentish cherries. Kent is much loved for its castles and gardens and rolling countryside, dominated by the North Downs, marching on to the White Cliffs of Dover. Along them, Pilgrims’ Way leads to the stunningly beautiful Canterbury Cathedral, the spiritual home of the Church of England. Below them is the gloriously fertile Weald with its rich agricultural heritage, reflected in its architecture. [...]

Kent2021-06-23T12:45:48+00:00

Kent Downs

Woodlands and wetlands; historical and cultural heritage; tranquillity and remoteness: the Kent Downs. Stretching from the Surrey border to the White Cliffs of Dover, the classic chalk landscape of streams and rolling hills is one of the UK’s most wooded. Perry Wood is a gem. Enjoy an action-packed day at Dover Castle then the peace of the ruined 12th century fortress at Thurnham. Make the most of the scenery from viewpoints at Ide Hill, Lympne and the spectacular Devil’s Kneading Trough, [...]

Kent Downs2021-05-18T14:35:35+00:00

High Weald

Kent, Sussex and Surrey share the ancient wooded hills and sandstone outcrops of the High Weald. It wraps itself around busy towns such as Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and soon takes you into its rural idyll of castles, manor houses, parks and gardens. There’s Bedgebury Forest, with miles of walks and cycle tracks, Bewl Water for the angler, Harrison’s Rocks for the climber and a trio of treats for the steam railway enthusiast, the Bluebell Railway, the Spa Valley Railway and [...]

High Weald2021-05-18T14:25:21+00:00
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