This is the port to which Nelson's body was brought home following his untimely death after his glorious victory at the Battle of Trafalgar...
The coast along this stretch of Essex beaches may be somewhat urbanised, but it remains full of surprises with reminders of the times when smugglers would stealthily enter the creeks between the mudflats to distribute their illicit cargoes at local inns...
Southend-on-Sea is mostly known for its long pier and large amusement park - Adventure Island, which has rides to suit all tastes and all ages...
This is an historic, interesting village which was once home to Edmund Drake, father of Sir Francis, who became vicar of the local church in 1560...
Shoeburyness lies to the eastern end of Southend beyond Thorpe Bay...
At Leigh, visitors will find a small sandy beach and a narrow High Street containing lovely old fishermen's cottages. The resort is situated close to Leigh Marsh Nature Reserve and Two Tree Island, a lonely expanse of windswept grass and saltings...
This is a busy Kentish coastal holiday resort which has sandy beaches and safe shallow waters, thus the beach is ideal for sunbathing and to swim from...
An interesting village situated between Gravesend and Rochester in Kent, with links to the author Charles Dickens, the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin, and auctioneer and.....
There is record of settlements in the area in pre-historic times, it is known that the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons both established villages...
Burnham-on-Crouch, a small town on the north bank of the River Crouch as it winds its way towards Foulness Point and the North Sea...
Aylesford is a large village in Kent, 4 miles NW of the county town of Maidstone. It sits on the river Medway, and has many interesting and historic buildings including the 14th.....
Attractive old town overlooking the Thames estuary with walkways and picnic sites ideal for watching the busy water traffic, for this stretch of the river is said to be one of the busiest in the world...
For a romantic day out and a trip into England's rich historic past you can do no better than visit the pastoral village of Leeds...
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This is an attractive Kentish village lying to the south of Gravesend. It is picked out by its Windmill of 1801, which has been lovingly restored back to its original working order and is now one of the best preserved in Kent...
A wonderful historic village set in the beautiful Kent Downs, above the valley of the River Stour. The village's medieval square gives a real sense of history, with its stunning timber-framed buildings, ancient church and fantastic medieval castle...
Greenhithe is an area of Kent found sandwiched between the River Thames and Watling...
Picturesque English village of great charm. Surrounded almost entirely by open countryside Danbury has immense appeal for the tourist...
A fine old town, beautifully set on a ridge above the Blackwater, with views across Northey Island and Osea Island...
Canterbury is an exquisite joyous place, it is submerged in history and is considered to be the birthplace of English Christianity. It glows with an abundance of charm, mostly.....
This is the number one theme park in the Southeast of England, a great place for anyone at any age, especially children and tiny.....
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Built by the Normans on the approach to London, lived in by 3 queens; Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr......
The romantic ruins of this fabled centuries old fortress occupies one of the most delightful sites in England. The castle was.....
Set in a stunning 80-acre estate The Historic Dockyard Chatham will excite and entertain you - whatever your age! Explore the.....
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Unfortunately due to its fragility, the Dickens Chalet is not open to the public although it can be viewed from outside. The.....
Rochester Cathedral is awesome in its beauty, matching this is an impressive history stretching back to when the cathedral was.....
The impressive ruins of Rochester Castle at the side of the Medway River make up one of the most spectacular riverside views in.....
Listed in the Domesday Book, this castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence for six of England's medieval queens, a.....
Amongst the fascination of the waterfront at Gravesend is New Tavern Fort, and although the fort was re-armed in 1904 and guns.....
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Lying in a gorgeous scenic location beside the River Medway is the ancient Palace belonging to the Archbishop's of Canterbury,.....
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This magnificent cathedral has been a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years. It was the scene of Thomas a' Becket's murder.....
The Crooked House of Canterbury, otherwise known as Sir John Boys house, is an eye-catching feature of Palace Street, and is.....
The Canterbury Royal Museum is housed in a magnificent Victorian building of russet brick and impressive black and white timber.....
Standing sheer on a dramatic headland the twin towered west front of the 12th-century Church of St. Mary at Reculver is the.....
