Country: Days Out
Danson House, Bexley
Bettshanger Park, Bettshanger nr Deal
Beautiful Grade 1 listed Palladian villa, designed by
Sir Robert Taylor (the architect of the Bank of England)
and built by Sir John Boyd in 1766. After a decade of
restoration it was reopened by HM Queen Elizabeth
in 2005.
www.bexley.gov.uk/services/visitor-attractions/
danson-house
250 acres of parkland packed with activities from
cycling, fossiling, archery and geocaching, to walks and
and wildlife exploration – perfect for little adventurers.
www.betteshanger-park.co.uk
Tyland Barn Visitor Centre and Nature Park,
Sandling
Restored 17th-century barn boasting a large wildlife
and conservation exhibition as well as being the
headquarters of the Kent Wildlife Trust. Throughout the
year it is home to bees, tadpoles and nesting birds.
www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
Groombridge Place, Groombridge
A 17th-century moated manor house offering the perfect
place for a relaxing stroll around the award-winning
gardens and enchanted forest of its 200-acre site.
www.groombridgeplace.com
Owletts, Cobham
Chartwell, Westerham
Grade II listed 17th-century country home of architect
Sir Herbert Baker. A fine example of Carolean
architecture, the house boasts unique features
including oval stained glass windows, the electrical
empire clock and a 17th-century plaster ceiling.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/owletts
A country house estate and much-loved former
residence of Sir Winston Churchill. Now part of the
National Trust collection, take in the house, stroll
around the gardens and lake, or stop for a cream tea.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell
Events & Entertainment
Black Deer Festival, Tunbridge Wells
Kent County Show
A unique festival in June that brings real Americana
and country music to the UK. Featuring legendary
Americana artists such as Band of Horses, The John
Butler Trio and The Staves.
www.blackdeerfestival.com
Annual event held in July showcasing all that is
wonderful about the Kent countryside. This three-
day event brings together the best of the Garden of
England including over 400 exhibitors and trade stands,
and over 300 competitions, activities and displays.
www.kentshowground.co.uk
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