Country: Days Out
Bedgebury Pinetum, Flimwell Maison Dieu, nr Faversham
Chiddingstone Castle, Chiddinstone Ightham Mote, Ivy Hatch nr Sevenoaks
Award-winning visitor attraction surrounded by 10.5
sq kilometres of forest. A beautiful setting for peaceful
walks and picnics with wonderful views across the
Pinetum, or enjoy events all year from summer concerts
to winter light extravaganzas.
www.bedgeburypinetum.org.uk
Fascinating medieval building dating to 1234. Formally
a royal lodge, hospital, and an almshouse for royal
servants, it is now a museum, showcasing Roman and
medieval artefacts found nearby.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/maison-
dieu/
Fascinating historic house with breathtaking views of
the North Downs, complemented by its large lawns.
Perfect for picnics, fishing in the beautiful lake, or
marvelling at the daffodils in the springtime.
www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk
Picture-perfect, 14th-century timber-framed manor
house, on its own little island surrounded by water.
Take in the lakes, ancient bluebell woodland and the
scented garden as well as the house dating back nearly
700 years.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ightham-mote
Lullingstone Castle, nr Dartford
Goodnestone Park Gardens, nr Canterbury
One of England’s oldest family estates, dating back to
the time of Domesday. The World Garden combines
plant heritage with cutting-edge horticulture
containing some 8,000 unusual plants.
www.lullingstonecastle.co.uk
Exquisite privately owned stately home, once the
residence of Jane Austen in the 19th century and the
producer of Downtown Abbey in the 21st! Set amongst
one of only three Kentish gardens to be featured in the
Good Gardens Guide.
www.goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk
Discover Kent Life where
heritage and family fun
sit side by side!
A working farm, the many animals, Kent
Owl Academy and hands-on cuddle
corner are always popular. Children
enjoy play areas, bouncy castle, tractor
and land train rides and more! Explore
the Oast House and period homes in
the Vintage Village, then relax with a
homemade cake in Dotty’s.
Events and activities run all year
round, it’s so much more than
just a day visit.
www.kentlife.org.uk or call 01622 763936
Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3AU (just off jct.6 of the M20)
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