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Famous Past
DOVER CASTLE
THE MOAT TEA ROOMS
Visit these standout Kent landmarks for a glimpse
into the county’s intriguing past.
Dover Castle
Retaining beautiful towers built in the 11th and
12th centuries, Dover Castle is a fortress with an
incredible history. Visitors can wander through the
secret wartime tunnels deep within the famous White
Cliffs and watch drama unfold as real life stories are
captured illustrating the Dunkirk evacuation of May
1940 and of the underground hospital that once
existed there. The Medieval Place in the Great
Tower captures the richness of royalty, also providing
guests with remarkable views of Dover. There are
plenty of cafés for drinks and snacks, and special
events take place throughout the year.
The Moat Tea Rooms
Just five minutes from the historic Canterbury
Cathedral, The Moat Tea Rooms is an atmospheric
15th-century building with original wood interiors
that takes you back in time the minute you step
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THE HOP FARM
inside. A wide variety of teas are on offer, along with
17 types of freshly ground beans for the perfect cup
of coffee to accompany a slice of homemade cake.
Take afternoon tea just as the Duchess of Bedford
did back in the 1840s with freshly made sandwiches,
homemade scones, jam and clotted cream.
The Hop Farm
An iconic and historic Kentish landmark, The Hop
Farm features the world's largest collection of
Victorian oast houses and was a major supplier of
hops to London breweries in the 19th and 20th
centuries. Families across the South East and beyond
used to spend the summer holidays working in the
rolling countryside around The Hop Farm, harvesting
hops and preparing them to be transported. The
hop pockets were then delivered to the local train
station using the strength of the famous Shire horses.
Amazingly, although the farm dates back over five
centuries, it has only ever changed hands four times
in 450 years. A fully working farm before opening
to the public, it now doubles as a brilliant day out
CHISLEHURST CAVES
where you can visit a museum processing over 1,000
artefacts from Victorian times and a mystifying
Magic Castle among many other attractions.
Chislehurst Caves
Take a lantern and explore the dark labyrinth
of Chislehurst Caves to uncover tales of Druids,
Romans and Saxons. The manmade tunnels cover
a massive 22 miles and were originally constructed
as chalk and flint mines. Opening to the public for
the first time in the 1900s, this astonishing maze of
caves famously provided air-raid shelters during
World War II and then became a music venue during
the ‘60s and ‘70s, even hosting a performance from
legend, Jimi Hendrix. The best way to take it all in
is by guided tour, which set off hourly and last for
around 45 minutes.