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Edinburgh in the county of Midlothian

Recommended Towns & Villages near Newnham

Faversham Letter Box

Faversham (80 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (4.7 miles, 7.5 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...

Chilham

Chilham (43 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (8.0 miles, 12.8 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...

St Nicholas Church

Leeds (4 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (8.4 miles, 13.6 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...

A village phone box

Upchurch (15 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (9.0 miles, 14.6 km, direction NW)

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...

VIEW ACROSS THE PARK AREA TO THE AMUSEMENTS

Leysdown-on-Sea (3 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (9.5 miles, 15.3 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...

Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club, Sheerness

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (10.9 miles, 17.5 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...

The West Gate

Canterbury (346 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Kent (12.3 miles, 19.8 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.....

The Friars, Aylesford, Kent.

Aylesford (50 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (13.8 miles, 22.3 km, direction W)

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.....

Sea front at Shoeburyness, Essex

Shoeburyness (19 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (17.1 miles, 27.6 km, direction N)

Shoeburyness lies to the eastern end of Southend beyond Thorpe Bay...

St Dunstans, Cranbrook, Kent

Cranbrook (7 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (17.2 miles, 27.6 km, direction SW)

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

St Marys Church Higham

Higham (12 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (17.2 miles, 27.7 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.....

Great Maytham Hall, Rolvenden

Rolvenden (20 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (17.7 miles, 28.5 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...

Seafront at Westcliff

Westcliff-on-Sea (12 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (18.0 miles, 28.9 km, direction N)

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...

The Ratling Pub. Taken 2005. Aylesham. Kent.

Aylesham (25 Pictures)

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

The village preserves its history, it has several noted buildings from when it was built and a strong community spirit still prevails. Of interest is the beautiful sculpture dedicated to the men who lived in Aylesham and spent their lives working in the mines...

Southend Pier.

Southend-on-Sea (123 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction N)

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...

The final remains of Snowdown Colliery, Kent

Snowdown (5 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (18.7 miles, 30.1 km, direction E)

Snowdown was famous for its colliery, it was one of only four collieries in Kent. It opened between 1907 and 1912, with a new town being built at Aylesham to provide home for workers who came largely from the north-east of England and from Wales...

Low tide at Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, in Sept. of 2005

Leigh-on-Sea (58 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction N)

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...

Bluebell Woods

Hythe (40 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Kent (19.1 miles, 30.8 km, direction SE)

This delightful seaside resort is one of the five original Cinque Ports, it can trace its noble history all the way back to AD732 when it was granted a charter by the Saxon King Ethelred...

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Brenchley (10 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (19.7 miles, 31.7 km, direction SW)

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

Gathering the feed

Brookland (8 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (19.8 miles, 31.8 km, direction S)

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...

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Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle (335 Pictures)

(7.6 miles, 12.2 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.....

Sunset at Emley

Isle of Sheppey (21 Pictures)

(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction N)

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Archbishops Palace, Maidstone, Kent.

Archbishops Palace (10 Pictures)

(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction W)

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

Canterbury Royal Museum. Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery (2 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.9 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)

(12.4 miles, 19.9 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)

(12.4 miles, 20.0 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.....

Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction NW)

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

Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral (104 Pictures)

(14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction NW)

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

Charles Dickens Chalet, Rochester, Kent

Charles Dickens Chalet (4 Pictures)

(14.4 miles, 23.2 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.....

Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle (61 Pictures)

(14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction NW)

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

Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle (88 Pictures)

(14.7 miles, 23.6 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.....

Guildhall Museum in Rochester, Kent

Guildhall Museum (9 Pictures)

(15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction NW)

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Sissinghurst Castle garden, Nr Cranbrook, Kent

Sissinghurst Castle Garden (189 Pictures)

(15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction SW)

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

Adventure Island, formely known as Peter Pans

Adventure Island (4 Pictures)

(17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction N)

This is the number one theme park in the Southeast of England, a great place for anyone at any age, especially children and tiny.....

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

Coldrum Long Barrow (9 Pictures)

(18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction W)

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A picture of Reculver Towers & Roman Fort

Reculver Towers & Roman Fort (12 Pictures)

(18.5 miles, 29.7 km, direction NE)

Standing sheer on a dramatic headland the twin towered west front of the 12th-century Church of St. Mary at Reculver is the.....

Goodnestone Park in early summer

Goodnestone Park Gardens (39 Pictures)

(18.9 miles, 30.5 km, direction E)

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Hadleigh Castle

Hadleigh Castle (16 Pictures)

(19.8 miles, 31.9 km, direction NW)

Built by the Normans on the approach to London, lived in by 3 queens; Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr......

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Marle Place Gardens (21 Pictures)

(20.3 miles, 32.7 km, direction SW)

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The beautiful Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Scotney Castle (190 Pictures)

(20.9 miles, 33.6 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.....


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