Heathrow Airport 1 hr 9
Diggerland Kent (26 min) Playful amusement park featuring life-sized diggers, excavators & more for kids & adults to operate. Red House (22 min) National Trust-run house and gardens of the founder of the arts and crafts architectural movement. The Historic Dockyard Chatham (30 min) Historic Royal Navy warships and shipbuilding heritage in an 18th-century dockyard museum. Rochester Castle (29 min) Landmark 11th century Norman castle with large keep giving views over the River Medway, plus tours. Rochester Cathedral (29 min) Norman building with a Romanesque facade, a 14th-century library door and daily CofE services. Chislehurst Caves (28 min) Maze-line network of man-made tunnels used over centuries, including during WWII, with guided tours. Emirates Royal Docks (26 min) Cable-car ride over the Thames offering birds-eye views of Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks. Lullingstone Roman Villa (24 min) Roman villa, archaeological excavation, ruins, history, and garden The Millennium Dome Millennium Way (25 min) This massive dome was made to celebrate the 3rd millennium & now features an entertainment district. Thorndon Country Park (21 min) Trails through a landscape of ancient oak trees, marshes & meadows, with birdlife & grazing cattle. RSPB Rainham Marshes (12 min) Bird-rich former marshland firing range with accessible boardwalks and a modern visitor centre. Up at The O2 (33 min) Adventure experience made up of a guided climb across arena roof, with scenic views of landmarks. Eltham Palace (29 min) 1930s Art Deco house with a Medieval great hall and ornamental gardens with picnic and play areas. The O2 (32 min) Arena hosting concerts from the world's top stars and elite sporting events for up to 20,000 fans. The Thames Barrier (33 min) Among the largest movable flood barriers in the world, this landmark dam offers a visitor center. |