NORTH KENT : DAYS OUT
BROMLEY , ORPINGTON , WEST WICKHAM , BECKENHAM , SIDCUP
Chislehurst Caves , Chislehurst On a mysterious lamp-lit guided tour , explore miles of dark passageways that have been carved out by hand over hundreds of years and were used as a shelter during WWII . chislehurst-caves . co . uk
Churchill Theatre , Bromley A compact , modern theatre right on the high street that hosts touring productions and well-known comics as well as offering dynamic weekly creative learning activities . trafalgartickets . com / churchill-theatre-bromley
Danson House , Bexley Overlooking award-winning Danson Park , find a beautiful Grade I 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 II in 2005 . bexley . gov . uk
Down House , Downe 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 . english-heritage . org . uk
Gallery Seventeen , Beckenham Realise your artistic talents by learning to make ceramics in the studio , or make use of the bespoke picture framing service at this uplifting art centre featuring local and international art and ceramics designed and made on the premises . galleryseventeen . co . uk
Red House , Bexleyheath A significant arts and crafts building dating back to 1860 by famous designers Phillip Webb and William Morris that is now part of the National Trust collection . nationaltrust . org . uk / red-house
Ruxley Manor , Sidcup Award-winning garden centre that , alongside its beloved food hall , outdoor pod afternoon teas and delicious eats at The Mulberry Tree Restaurant , is a one-stop shop for all your garden , home and gifting needs as well as offering seasonal events including its sellout winter ice rink . ruxley-manor . co . uk
The Glades , Bromley Discover fantastic styles , entertainment , gifts and lots more at this buzzing Bromley destination . Offering over 100 stores , cafés and restaurants , you are sure to find just what you are looking for here . theglades . co . uk
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