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HEVER CASTLE pastries and more are baked here , all with fresh and locally sourced ingredients . As well as the sweet stuff , there ’ s also savoury sourdoughs , bagels and breads , all of which you can enjoy with a strong cup of tea in a beautiful china teapot , take away with you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home , or perhaps take on a picnic outdoors at one of Kent ’ s beauty spots .
LUSTFUL LANDSCAPES … Where centuries-old tales intertwine with the modern pursuit of love .
Hever Castle
SCOTNEY CASTLE
In the 15th and 16th centuries , this medieval castle was the home of one of the most powerful families in the country , the Boleyns , who modernised the existing dwelling , and indeed the fate of Britain within the walls . The permanent exhibition in the Long Gallery depicts the saga from the Wars of the Roses to the Reformation through its art collection and all other rooms are just as exciting , telling their own unique story . Today , thanks to William Waldorf Astor ’ s remarkable efforts and those of the gardening team that have rediscovered parts of the garden that had long been forgotten , the award-winning gardens at Hever offer many magnificent areas that are a pleasure to visit at any time of the year .
Scotney Castle
LEEDS CASTLE
A fortified manor house built in c . 1378-80 inspired by ‘ picturesque ’ style , Scotney Castle is perhaps the closest castle we get to those from the pages of a fairytale here in Kent . An enchanting building of two halves , Scotney ’ s style is certain to have visitors enthralled . One half ( Scotney Old Castle ) is a medieval manor house while the other half ( Scotney New Castle ) is a Victorian mansion . The grounds , classed as a Site of Specific Scientific Interest , are the ultimate place of beauty . With formal gardens and over 700 acres of parkland and woodland to explore , featuring spectacular flower displays and a moat from which the castle seems to rise .
Leeds Castle
Visitors never forget their first breathtaking vision of Leeds Castle rising majestically from the moat . From its riveting history serving six of England ’ s medieval queens , to its elaborate transformation into an elegant 20thcentury retreat by Anglo-American heiress Lady Baillie , Leeds Castle ’ s rich heritage has secured its place as one of the most visited historic attractions in Britain . Glide into the exotic 1930 ’ s house party of Lady Baillie as her guests and staff prepare for the weekend ahead where music , dancing and dangerous liaisons were the order of the day .
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