Pictures of Sevenoaks
in the county of Kent
About Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks is a popular and prosperous residential town whose origins are rooted in the 12th-century when the village first established a market which was to thrive and ensure growth and stability for the village and it's inhabitants. The town originally took it's name from a group of Oaks in Knole Park, and over the centuries many groups of these lovely trees have been planted and replaced. The last plantation is believed to have taken place in 1955.
Knole House, one of the greatest treasure houses in England can be found at Knole. Once one of the largest private houses in England, Knole was built in 1454 by Thomas Bourchier when he was Archbishop of Canterbury. For many years Knole provided a retreat for Bishops until it was released by Cranmer to King Henry VIII. Eventually, the house passed from Queen Elizabeth Ist to Thomas Sackville, Ist Earl of Dorset, who was one of Elizabeth's favourites.
Amongst the treasures to be seen at Knole is the fabulous Venetian Ambassador's Room. Here there is a magnificent state bed (one of three) decorated with cupids and the letter JR, indicating that it may have belonged to James II. The furniture here is an absolute joy, so too, are the tapestries, paintings and fine collection of silver. Mostly, the treasures on display date prior to the 17th-century. There is a wonderful fireplace in the great chamber and the main ornamental staircase was to introduce a fashion in richly ornate stairways. Here too, was the first prototype of what we now call the 'knole settee' widely popular in all country houses throughout the land.
Sevenoaks is a fine town which is pleasant to explore. It is surrounded by wooded hills and clusters of small villages. It offers excellent shopping facilities and high quality inns and restaurants. Other fine properties nearby include; Ightham Mote and Old Soar Manor, both belong to the National Trust.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Sevenoaks
| Knole House & Deer Park | (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) | Pictures |
| Sevenoaks Wildfowl Reserve | (1.0 miles, 1.7 km) | Pictures |
| Emmetts Garden | (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Ightham Mote | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Chartwell | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Tonbridge Castle | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Lullingstone Castle | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Hever Castle | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Chiddingstone Castle | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Brands Hatch | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Lullingstone Roman Villa | (6.7 miles, 10.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Penshurst Place and Gardens | (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Eynsford Castle | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Down House | (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Coldrum Long Barrow | (8.7 miles, 13.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in SevenoaksAll attractions in KentComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Sevenoaks
Shipbourne, in the county of Kent (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SE)
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Plaxtol, in the county of Kent (4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction E)
This is a picturesque Kentish village at the centre of the counties hop growing fields. It has interesting Oast houses and a concentration of charming brick built cottages.
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Chiddingstone, in the county of Kent (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction S)
Fascinating village, owned by the National Trust which is crammed with beautiful properties from the 16th and 17th-century probably built with iron-industry money.
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Tonbridge, in the county of Kent (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE)
Fine streets show a rich variety of architecture including typical Wealden tile-hung properties, and handsome Georgian and Victorian buildings dominating the river scene.
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Eynsford, in the county of Kent (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction N)
This is a small town in the Darent Valley. Way back in the mists of history it was thought to be an important town, but is now...
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Downe, in the county of Greater London (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction NW)
In common with most of this region the history of Downe reaches down the centuries to the days of the Romans and William the Conqueror.
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Oxted, in the county of Surrey (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction W)
A walk around the village reveals a riot of attractive 17th and 18th century cottages all standing on a rise surrounded by pretty flower-filled gardens.
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Meopham Green, in the county of Kent (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NE)
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.
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Tunbridge Wells, in the county of Kent (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction S)
Also known as Royal Tunbridge Wells and only a short distance from London, this popular spa town gained a reputation as the place to see and be seen during Georgian Times frequented by royalty and fashionable members of aristocracy. It also happens to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England.
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Groombridge, in the county of East Sussex (11.0 miles, 17.8 km, direction S)
In an area of attractive, outstanding villages, Groombridge with its 18th-century tiled cottages against the back-drop of a beautiful village green, stands out as being the very epitome of the perfect English village.
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Dartford, in the county of Kent (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction N)
The interest of the town focus's on The Holy Trinity Church, this originated in the 11th century and has a Norman tower.
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Brenchley, in the county of Kent (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction SE)
Brenchley is a beautiful "showpiece" village full of picturesque Tudor cottages, complimented by houses from the Regency and Victorian periods.
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Greenhithe, in the county of Kent (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction N)
Greenhithe is an area of Kent found sandwiched between the River Thames and Watling.
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East Grinstead, in the county of West Sussex (13.3 miles, 21.5 km, direction SW)
East Grinstead became notable following World War II for its Queen Victoria Hospital where remarkable plastic surgery operations were performed on badly burned servicemen.
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Eltham, in the county of Greater London (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction NW)
The attractive suburb of Eltham is part of the urban sprawl of Greater London.
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All towns in KentComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Sevenoaks Station | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) |
| Bat & Ball Station | (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction N) |
| M25 Junction 5 | (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction NW) |
| M25 Junction 4 | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction N) |
| London City Airport | (17.0 miles, 27.3 km, direction N) |
| London Gatwick Airport | (18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction SW) |
| Sevenoaks to London | (21.3 miles, 34.3 km, direction NW) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Sevenoaks
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Sevenoaks center |
| The Moorings Hotel | (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) |
| The Royal Oak Hotel | (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) |
| Best Western Donnington Manor Hotel | (2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction NW) |
| The Kings Arms Hotel | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction W) |
| The Langley Hotel | (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SE) |
| Hever Hotel | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction SW) |
| Best Western The Rose And Crown Hotel | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE) |
| Holiday Inn Maidstone-Sevenoaks | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction E) |
| Brandshatch Place & Spa | (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NE) |
| The Hadlow Manor Hotel | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction E) |
| All hotels in Sevenoaks |
