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Rochester Castle
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Guildhall Museum, Rochester Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells
Kent Life, Maidstone Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Chatham Chislehurst Caves, Chislehurst
Beautiful architecture and design exhibits depicting
a fascinating timeline through Medway’s long history,
housed in a stunning 17th-century building in the
quaint historic town.
www.friendsoftheguildhall.com
Picturesque railway journey through stunning Kent
and Sussex countryside on steam and heritage diesel
trains that run from Tunbridge Wells to High Rocks,
Groombridge and Eridge.
www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk
Get hands on with the animals, explore historic
buildings, play in the playground and soft play area
and enjoy extra activities such as pottery painting and
tractor rides at this real working farm.
www.kentlife.org.uk
The most imaginative garden to visit in Kent, discover
world-class British sculpture, build dens, discover
secret pathways, incredible views and perhaps even
spot the elusive Yeti!
www.riverhillgardens.co.uk
Stunning maritime museum featuring the world’s most
complete example of an historic dockyard from the
age of sail; explore historic buildings, Royal Navy
warships and ship-building heritage through interactive
educational exhibits and tours.
www.thedockyard.co.uk
Experience miles of mystery and history beneath your
feet, explore over 20 miles of dark passageways hewn by
hand, that were used as a shelter during WW2, as well as
the Caves Church, Druid Altar and Haunted Pool.
www.chislehurst-caves.co.uk
Downe House, Downe
Fort Amherst, Chatham
The family home of world-renowned scientist Charles
Darwin. Stand in the study where Darwin wrote ‘On the
Origin of Species’ and stroll through the gardens that
inspired him.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/home-
of-charles-darwin-down-house
Explore over 300 years of military history, 20 acres
of beautiful parkland and a network of underground
passageways, whilst listening to tales of the mysterious
and sinister happenings at the Fort.
www.fortamherst.com
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