Shipbourne Attractions

Allington Castle in the town of Allington, in the county of Kent
This small 13th century castle standing on the banks of the River Medway is now home to a group of Carmelite nuns. Historically,...
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Archbishops Palace in the town of Maidstone, in the county of Kent
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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Ashdown Forest in the town of Crowborough, in the county of East Sussex
Ashdown Forest is a magnificent area of mixed woodland and heathland in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It...
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Bateman's in the town of Burwash, in the county of East Sussex
Bateman's was built in 1634. From 1902 until 1936 it became the home of Rudyard Kipling and is preserved as it was when he lived...
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Bayham Abbey in the town of Lamberhurst, in the county of Kent
Built in the 13th century, and set in beautiful surroundings, Bayham Abbey is a favourite of painters and photographers.
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Belhus Woods Country Park in the town of Aveley, in the county of Essex
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Bodiam Castle in the town of Robertsbridge, in the county of East Sussex
The wonderful parapet, walls and high round towers of 14th-century Bodiam Castle are gloriously reflected in its broad moat. It...
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Camer Country Park in the town of Gravesend, in the county of Kent
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Charles Dickens Chalet in the town of Rochester, in the county of Kent
Unfortunately due to its fragility, the Dickens Chalet is not open to the public although it can be viewed from outside. The...
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Chartwell in the town of Westerham, in the county of Kent
The home of Sir Winston Churchill, from 1924 until his death. Churchill purchased it for its magnificent views across the weald...
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Chiddingstone Castle in the town of Chiddingstone, in the county of Kent
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Coldrum Long Barrow in the town of Trottiscliffe, in the county of Kent
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Cutty Sark Museum Ship in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The Cutty Sark is the only surviving extreme clipper in the world. She now sits in dry dock and is one of the great sights of...
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Darwell Reservoir in the town of Mountfield, in the county of East Sussex
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Down House in the town of Downe, in the county of Greater London
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Eastbury Manor House in the town of Barking, in the county of Greater London
Elizabethan merchant's house and gardens. It is said that the Gunpowder Plot was first contrived here.
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Eltham Palace in the town of Eltham, in the county of Greater London
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Emmetts Garden in the town of Ide Hill, in the county of Kent
This must be the most perfectly positioned of all the gardens in the care of the National Trust. It occupies a majestic hill-top...
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Eynsford Castle in the town of Eynsford, in the county of Kent
The ruinous walls of Eynsford Castle in parts stand 30ft high, they are a relic of one of the earliest stone enclosure castles...
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Greenwich Park in the town of Greenwich, in the county of Greater London
Greenwich Park covers 73 hectares (183 acres) and is the oldest enclosed Royal Park. Greenwich Park is situated on a hilltop with...
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