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We are ideally placed both for visiting places of interest and for attending special events locally.

'CLOSE AT HAND'

THE FRIARS: Carmelite Monastery set in beautiful grounds and open daily. There are many Christian events and conferences throughout the year.

KENT RURAL MUSEUM: A working museum celebrating the history of life in rural Kent. Events throughtout the year equate with the seasons. There is Hop Picking in the autumn (they have their own Oast House) followed by a Beer Festival. It is also possible to have a reception with a difference in an old Village Hall and wedding couples and guests frequently stay at Wickham Lodge.

LEEDS CASTLE: "The Most Beautiful Castle in the World" is a short drive away and a "must" for our American Visitors. Events throughout the year include the famous Summer Concerts and Balloon weekends which make a wonderful sight. http://www.airborneballoons.co.uk

ROCHESTER: Seven miles away. The Cathedral and Castle are close by the River Medway. Also there is the Dickens Museum and there are several Dickensian Weekends throughout the year, including Christmas Shopping and in May the Sweeps Festival.

MAIDSTONE: The County Town is just three miles away. It can be reached by river bus from the Kent Rural Museum. It has one of the largest collection of Medieval buildings in England grouped around the Archbishops Palace on the river bank. Also renowned for its nightlife with many restaurants, night clubs and cinemas.

'FURTHER AFIELD'

++ CANTERBURY: Can be easily reached by the M2 Motorway.

++ There are many National Trust Properties in Kent, the nearest being

IGHTHAM MOAT Gardens open to the public abound, as you would expect in "The Garden of England".

SISSINGHURST is within reasonable distance.

Closer to us is the interesting Organic Gardens at YALDING, run by The Henry Doubleday Association.