Deal Castle Victoria Road, Deal, Kent, English Heritage, open daily April-October,
10-6, November-March 10-4, Tel. 01304 372762
Severe concentric semi-circular towers rise up like a flattened stone
wedding cake at Deal, one of Henry VIII's string of coastal castles built
against the threat of a French invasion. Built to take advantage of the
new super-weapon; cannons, with fully 119 gun positions.
Dover Castle In Dover, English Heritage,
open daily, April-October 10-6, November-March 10-4, Tel. 01304 214739
Begun in 1066, but largely a product of Henry
II's expansion in 1170. In the 13th century King
John ordered the building of underground tunnels connected to sallyports
in order to surprise attacking troops. These tunnels were later used
as a military command centre during WWII (See the extensive reconstructions).
Within the castle grounds stand a Roman lighthouse and a Saxon church.
Hever Castle near Edenbridge, open daily mid March-early November 11-6, Tel.
01732 865224
13th century moated castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Exhibitions
on Henry VIII
and Anne, as well as a room devoted to a rather grisly display of medieval
instruments of torture. Extensive gardens and a hedge maze. Hever
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Leeds Castle In Maidstone, Kent, open daily, Tel. 01622 765400
A former royal palace begun in the 12th century. Has to be one of the
most beautifully situated castles in England, projecting into its lake,
surrounded by parkland and gardens.
Scotney Castle Lamberhurst, Kent, National
Trust, open May-mid September Wed.-Fri. 11-6, Sat. and Sun.
2-6, Tel. 01892 891081
So you say you love gardens AND castles, but you don't have enough time
to visit both? Try Scotney, one of the best gardens in England, built
around the ruins of a 14th century moated castle.
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A unique Grade II listed hotel dating from the 16th Century, it still retains its Tudor charm with a large stone fireplace and wooden beams. The original owners were wealthy landowners, who were related to Queen Elizabeth I. Situated within the hustle and bustle of Maidstone town centre; this tranquil … more >>
A sophisticated Georgian mansion built in 1806, Brandshatch Place stands proudly in twelve and a half acres of lush countryside in the Garden of England. Despite its rural location, it is within easy reach of major motorways and London as well as Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the south coast and … more >>
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