insideKENT Magazine Issue 64 - July 2017 | Página 52

VISITKENT
CHIDDINGSTONE CASTLE
VISIT AWARD-WINNING CHIDDINGSTONE CASTLE THIS SUMMER FOR A
MEMORABLE DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY – ONLY 20 MINUTES FROM
SEVENOAKS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS OR TONBRIDGE.
The former home of the late antiquarian,
Denys Bower, the castle now houses his
fascinating Egyptian, Buddhist, Jacobean,
Stuart and Japanese collections including
incredible Samurai armour and swords, and
treasures from Ancient Egypt. Discover
Victorian ‘upstairs downstairs’ rooms with
hands-on activities and enjoy a stroll in 35
acres of beautiful grounds complete with a
lake, courtyard rose garden, woodland walks
and herbaceous borders.
The quintessentially English Tea Room
has sunny courtyard seating and offers
delicious homemade cakes, as well as the
legendary Chiddingstone cream tea and light
lunches – all served to you at the table on
traditional vintage china.
Every year the castle hosts a long list of
special events to suit all ages including Ancient
Egyptian Day on Sunday 13th August and the
Country Fair on Sunday 10th September.
Don’t miss the opportunity to handle
authentic 3,000-year-old objects, listen to
family-friendly talks by Egyptologists, have a
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guided tour of our Ancient Egyptian-themed
garden, make a clay mummy and lots more
– all of this is free within the usual castle
admission charge.
The Country Fair celebrates the British
countryside with displays of traditional country
activities alongside entertainment, music,
refreshments and stalls. It’s just £6 for adults
and £2 for children (aged 5-13) for admission
to the fair.
The castle is open 11am to 5pm Sunday
to Wednesday from April to the end of October.
01892 870347
[e-mail]
www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk
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