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Salomans Estate, Tunbridge Wells
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ATTRACTIONS
Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge,
Canterbury
Escape into the Kent countryside onboard steam and
diesel observation trains. Explore the 10.5-mile line
from the historic market town of Tenterden to Bodiam
Castle in East Sussex.
www.kesr.org.uk
Award winning state-of-the-art museum and gallery
complex that brings culture, art and heritage to life.
From Roman history to contemporary art, local stories
to global commentary, through excellent educational
facilities and a varied programme of events.
www.canterburymuseums.co.uk/beaney
Canterbury Tour Guides, Canterbury
Offering entertaining and informative 90-minute tours
of the historic city, taking in the must-see sights and
highlighting the significant historical and cultural
significance of this picturesque city.
www.canterburyguidedtours.com
Maidstone Museum, Maidstone
An exceptionally fine regional museum with collections
that comprise a rich and impressive variety of historical
objects, fine art and natural history, exhibitions and
events take place throughout the year.
www.museum.maidstone.gov.uk
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury
World Heritage Site of the shrine of Thomas Becket and
the seat of the Archbishop. The stunning Cathedral, one
of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in
England, features a Romanesque crypt, a perpendicular
nave and beautiful medieval stained glass windows.
www.canterbury-cathedral.org
Milton Chantry, Gravesend
One of Gravesham’s oldest buildings and former
chantry chapel, housing a collection of items relating
to the heritage of the borough including a selection of
Roman finds from the Springhead excavations.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/milton-
chantry
Jet Stream Tours, Rochester
Depart on a voyage along the River Medway, cruise
the Thames estuary or commute the Tilbury crossing
with sailings that explore locale history and sights and
showcase the wrecks and relics of World War 2.
www.jetstreamtours.com
The Canterbury Tales, Canterbury
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of medieval
England at the attraction where Chaucer’s famous tales
are brought to life. A unique and theatrical introduction
to Canterbury and its famous literary connection.
www.canterburytales.org.uk
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