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Kielder Water fron Elk Pincic Site

Kielder

in the county of Northumberland

Recommended Towns & Villages near Harrietsham

St Nicholas Church

Leeds (4 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction W)

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...

An Upchurch walk

Upchurch (15 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (9.2 miles, 14.7 km, direction N)

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...

A strong tidal current passes under Aylesford Bridge, Kent

Aylesford (50 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NW)

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.....

Faversham, Kent

Faversham (80 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction NE)

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...

St Dunstans, Cranbrook, Kent

Cranbrook (7 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction SW)

Cranbrook is an old rural town of numerous streets and alleys, all still true to their medieval layout...

Chilham walk crossing the River Stour (1)

Chilham (43 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction E)

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...

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Brenchley (10 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction SW)

Brenchley is a beautiful "showpiece" village full of picturesque Tudor cottages, complimented by houses from the Regency and Victorian periods...

Great Maytham Hall, Rolvenden

Rolvenden (20 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction S)

Surrounded by a well-wooded landscape, this delightful village was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book, so we are assured of its long history...

Sheerness, on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction N)

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...

St Marys Church Higham

Higham (12 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction NW)

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.....

VIEW ACROSS THE PARK AREA TO THE AMUSEMENTS

Leysdown-on-Sea (3 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction NE)

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...

Meopham Green windmill, Kent

Meopham Green (1 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction NW)

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...

St Mildred's Church (The Little Church in the Field)

Meopham (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction NW)

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A picture of Plaxtol

Plaxtol (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction W)

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...

Shipbourne Church and lychgate

Shipbourne (15 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction W)

Shipbourne is a picturesque village situated between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge...

Tonbridge Castle Walls

Tonbridge (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (17.3 miles, 27.9 km, direction W)

Fine streets show a rich variety of architecture including typical Wealden tile-hung properties, and handsome Georgian and Victorian buildings dominating the river scene...

The West Gate

Canterbury (346 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Kent (18.0 miles, 29.0 km, direction E)

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.....

Harvest Festival

Brookland (8 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (18.5 miles, 29.7 km, direction SE)

This is a pretty area full of natural wonders to be discovered on quiet walks or by taking a cycle ride along the paths of the many rivers...

Sikh Temple nearing completion

Gravesend (270 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (18.8 miles, 30.2 km, direction NW)

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...

Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells (67 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (19.6 miles, 31.5 km, direction SW)

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. ..

Recommended attractions near Harrietsham

Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle (335 Pictures)

(1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction W)

Listed in the Domesday Book, this castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence for six of England's medieval queens, a.....

Archbishops Palace, Maidstone, Kent.

Archbishops Palace (10 Pictures)

(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction W)

Lying in a gorgeous scenic location beside the River Medway is the ancient Palace belonging to the Archbishop's of Canterbury,.....

Sissinghurst Castle garden, Nr Cranbrook, Kent

Sissinghurst Castle Garden (189 Pictures)

(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction S)

It is entirely fitting that one of the loveliest gardens in the land can be found in a county renowned for its beauty and.....

Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral (104 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NW)

Rochester Cathedral is awesome in its beauty, matching this is an impressive history stretching back to when the cathedral was.....

Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NW)

Set in a stunning 80-acre estate The Historic Dockyard Chatham will excite and entertain you - whatever your age! Explore the.....

Charles Dickens Chalet, Rochester, Kent

Charles Dickens Chalet (4 Pictures)

(12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NW)

Unfortunately due to its fragility, the Dickens Chalet is not open to the public although it can be viewed from outside. The.....

Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle (88 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.9 km, direction NW)

The impressive ruins of Rochester Castle at the side of the Medway River make up one of the most spectacular riverside views in.....

Sunset at Emley

Isle of Sheppey (21 Pictures)

(12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction NE)

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Guildhall Museum in Rochester, Kent

Guildhall Museum (9 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NW)

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Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle (61 Pictures)

(13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction NW)

The romantic ruins of this fabled centuries old fortress occupies one of the most delightful sites in England. The castle was.....

Coldrum Long Barrow - the least-damaged megalithic longbarrow in Kent.

Coldrum Long Barrow (9 Pictures)

(13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction W)

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Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Marle Place Gardens (21 Pictures)

(14.1 miles, 22.8 km, direction SW)

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The beautiful Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Scotney Castle (190 Pictures)

(14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction SW)

What could be more romantic than to wander amongst the ruins of moated Scotney Castle, believed to have been begun in the latter.....

Bayham Abbey, Lamberhurst, Kent

Bayham Abbey (13 Pictures)

(16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction SW)

Built in the 13th century, and set in beautiful surroundings, Bayham Abbey is a favourite of painters and photographers...

Ightham Mote, faux tudor site summer 2004

Ightham Mote (96 Pictures)

(17.3 miles, 27.9 km, direction W)

This 14th century moated manor house, set in a hollow and partly surrounded by woods, serves as a powerful reminder of the past. .....

Bodiam Castle July 2009

Bodiam Castle (95 Pictures)

(17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction S)

The wonderful parapet, walls and high round towers of 14th-century Bodiam Castle are gloriously reflected in its broad moat. It.....

Tonbridge Castle

Tonbridge Castle (16 Pictures)

(17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction W)

A fire in 1088 destroyed the first castle at Tonbridge, and the evocative remains we see today are of a later castle which was.....

Canterbury Royal Museum. Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery (2 Pictures)

(18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction E)

The Canterbury Royal Museum is housed in a magnificent Victorian building of russet brick and impressive black and white timber.....

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral (170 Pictures)

(18.1 miles, 29.2 km, direction E)

This magnificent cathedral has been a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years. It was the scene of Thomas a' Becket's murder.....

Sir John Boy's House (kings Gallery) Circa 1647

Sir John Boy's House (5 Pictures)

(18.2 miles, 29.2 km, direction E)

The Crooked House of Canterbury, otherwise known as Sir John Boys house, is an eye-catching feature of Palace Street, and is.....


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