Country: Days Out
Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch
Sissinghurst Castle, Cranbrook Howletts Wild Animal Park, nr Canterbury
A fortified manor house built in c.1378-80 inspired
by 'picturesque' style. Discover the romantic ruins of
a medieval castle and moat, with celebrated gardens
featuring spectacular flower displays.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scotney-castle
A fun and enjoyable day out for all the family, meet
creepy crawlies, birds of prey, encounter farm and pet
animals, delight in the indoor and outdoor play areas
and even race the pigs!
www.rarebreeds.org.uk
Created by poet and writer Vita Sackville-West and
her husband Harold Nicolson, discover the castle and
its famous Grade 1 listed country gardens, divided into
intimate garden ‘rooms’ which offer an array of color all
year round.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sissinghurst-castle-
garden
Over 450 animals and 50 individual species, plus plenty
of births and arrivals. Visitors have the opportunity to
see real animals up close and to be part of conservation
in action.
www.aspinallfoundation.org/howletts/
Wingham WIldlife Park, nr Canterbury
See mandrills, penguins, aldabra giant tortoises and
smooth-coated otters, which you cannot see in any
other wildlife park in the world! Or, take a walk on the
wild side in the dinosaur exhibit.
www.winghamwildlifepark.co.uk
Leeds Castle, Maidstone
Visit the stunning castle, sat majestically in the still
waters of its moat, surrounded by 500 acres of gardens.
Visit in 2019, its 900th year, as it celebrates its former
residents of six medieval queens, King Henry VIII and
Lady Baillie.
www.leeds-castle.com
The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood
Ideal family day out with outdoor and indoor play areas,
farm animals, live entertainment and regular school
holiday activities.
www.thehopfarm.co.uk
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