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TOWN: DAYS OUT Salomans Estate, Tunbridge Wells TOWN DAYS OUT 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 25