Heathrow Airport 1 hr 15
Dunorlan Park (5 min.) former mansion grounds that include a large boating lake a water fountain & a grecian temple. National Trust - Scotney Castle (20 min.) castle ruins and victorian mansion in vast woodland and parkland with trails and a hop farm. Chiddingstone Castle (26 min.) victorian-era country manor featuring art collections 35 acres of grounds & a fishing lake. The Hop Farm (17 min.) children s rides a village full of animals and 4d cinema experience plus cafe and shop. National Trust - Ightham Mote (25 min.) unique mansion that has been remodelled over 700 years with a jacobean staircase and tudor facade. National Trust - Knole (23 min.) huge country house with a host of architectural styles lavish interiors and 26-acre walled garden. Bewl Water (19 min.) sprawling countryside park for family-friendly land- and water-based activities plus a restaurant. Railway Station (Stop B) (5 min) Groombridge Place Estates (13 min.) formal gardens and fairytale adventure forest with resident birds of prey on a country house estate. Bedgebury National Pinetum And Forest (22 min.) 320-acre forest featuring tall trees hike/bike trails a cafe & a tree-top ropes course & zip line. Tonbridge Castle (13 min.) guided tours of motte and bailey gatehouse dating from the 11th century with interactive displays. Queen S Road (1 min) Chartwell (27 min.) preserved country house with maps documents photographs picture and mementoes of the great man. Penshurst Place U0026 Gardens (15 min.) fortified manor house with adventure playground summer maze and events including farmers markets. Tunbridge Wells (5 min) Frant (10 min) The Spa Valley Railway (6 min.) restored railway with trips on vintage steam & diesel trains plus cream teas & santa specials. Penshurst Place (15 min.) tours are offered at this ancestral family home with original medieval architecture & vast gardens. |