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PLACES TO VISIT

There are many facinating places to visit in West Kent, all within a short distance of Golden Green.

CHIDDINGSTONE CASTLE

Found on the outskirts of this pretty National Trust village, the castle contains the antique collections of its last private owner.

LOCATION: Chiddingstone, W of Tonbridge.

CONTACT: 01892 870347

EMMETTS GARDEN

One of the highest gardens in the country, offering wonderful views accross the Weald of Kent. The garden features rare trees and shrubs, rock garden and seasonal displays.

LOCATION: Ide Hill, Sevenoaks - Follow signs from M25, jcn.5.

CONTACT: 01732 866368

GROOMBRIDGE PLACE GARDENS

Lovely 17th century formal walled gardens. Also birds of prey flying displays and canal boat rides.

LOCATION: 4 miles SW of Tunbridge Wells on B2110.

CONTACT: 01892 863999

IGHTHAM MOTE

A medieval and Tudor manor house with rooms dating from as early as the 1340s, surrounded by a walled moat. Also extensive grounds with gardens, lakes, woodlands and walks.

LOCATION: 6 miles E of Sevenoaks, off A25.

CONTACT: 01732 810378

KNOLE

A magnificent 15th century country house, surrounded by a 1000 acre deer park. It is one of the largest country houses in England and packed full of treasures. Virginia Woolf set her novel, Orlando, here.

LOCATION: S of Sevenoaks town centre, just E of A225.

CONTACT: 01732 450608

PENSHURST PLACE AND GARDENS

Magnificent ancestral home of Viscount De L'Isle set amidst tranquil Tudor gardens and parkland. Also toy museum, playground and nature trails.

LOCATION: Nr.Tonbridge, on B2176.

CONTACT: 01892 870307 or link here

HEVER CASTLE

The 13th century castle was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII. Includes flower topiary gardens, works of art, maze and lake.

LOCATION: 3 miles SE of Edenbridge, off the B2026

CONTACT: 01732 865224

TONBRIDGE CASTLE


The atmosphere of 13th century castle life is recreated, offering a fascinating insight for young and old.

LOCATION: Castle St., Tonbridge.

CONTACT: 01732 770929

GOLDEN STABLE WOOD

A farm/wildlife field studies centre which organises family days covering a wide range of activities.

LOCATION: North Frith Farm, Hadlow.

CONTACT: 01732 850273

NEPICAR FARM

A working sheep dairy farm where children can see traditional farm animals in their natural surroundings. Children can help bottle feed lambs in the spring.

LOCATION: Wrotham Heath, off A25.

CONTACT: 01732 883040

WHITBREAD HOP FARM

The largest collection of Victorian oast houses in the world and the country home of the famous Whitbread Shire horses.

LOCATION: Nr.Paddock Wood on the A228

CONTACT: 01622 872068 - Or use the link to the Hop Farm here

LOCAL ACCOMMODATION

For holiday accommodation, you won't find better than Goldhill Mill. Goldhill Mill offers full bed and breakfast plus a range of self-catering country cottages.

Goldhill has won several awards as top B&B in the UK and can be contacted on 01732 851626

The Chequers Guest House is in nearby Five Oak Green

The Chequers can be contacted on 01892 836576

The Leavers Manor Hotel is in Hadlow and is a delightful converted oast house.

Leavers Manor can be contacted on 01732 851442

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