by Your host | Jun 15, 2021 | Wildlife
Dryhill Local Nature Reserve Its diverse rocks and fossils meant that Dryhill was the first geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Kent – as well as being a Local Nature Reserve and Geological Conservation Review site. Originally a ragstone quarry, the site...
by Your host | Jun 15, 2021 | Heritage
Eden Valley Museum There’s a lot of local history packed into this tiny museum. Eden Valley Museum tells the story of the Eden Valley, from tannery and milling to stately homes and cricket balls. Set in a medieval farmhouse in Edenbridge town centre, the museum has...
by Your host | Jun 15, 2021 | Trails
From Hops to Lavender – a walk Take a stroll along the Darent Valley with local farmer William Alexander as your guide. Victorian artist Samuel Palmer described this area of the Kent Downs AONB as an “earthly paradise” and it’s highly likely you’ll agree as you follow...
by Your host | Jun 15, 2021 | Food & Drink
The Hop Shop at Castle Farm The Hop Shop at Castle Farm puts on fabulous seasonal displays but it really comes into its own during lavender season (late June through July) when you can join a tour of the purple-striped lavender fields around the award-winning – and...
by Your host | Jun 15, 2021 | Golf
Lullingstone Park Golf Course How about a round of public access golf on a championship-length course in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with views of a castle? The views are distractingly good. Choose from the nine-hole Valley Course and the...
by Your host | Jun 15, 2021 | Park, Trails, Wildlife
Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve and Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre Seventy-three tranquil hectares of woodland, marshes and lakes are dedicated to nature conservation on the edge of bustling Sevenoaks. It wasn’t always so serene at this...
by Your host | Jun 15, 2021 | Country Houses, Heritage
Quebec House Don’t miss the childhood home of General James Wolfe, who played an important role in the 1759 Battle of Quebec and the ongoing turf war between Britain and France in the land now known as Canada. The 16th century house is kept much as it was in the...
by Your host | Jun 15, 2021 | Park, Trails, Wildlife
Bore Place Reconnect with nature at Bore Place, a working organic farm with a commitment to sustainability. The 500-acre estate is in glorious Kent countryside – and you’re encouraged to explore every inch of it. There are hiking trails and Countrybike hire as well as...
by Your host | Jun 15, 2021 | Trails, Wildlife
Greensand Way If you’re looking for a way to discover the Garden of England on foot, the Greensand Way is a great place to start. A prime chunk of the long-distance trail passes through West Kent. It’s a beautiful path to follow, taking in Toys Hill, Ide Hill and...
by Your host | Jun 15, 2021 | Trails, Wildlife
One Tree Hill A tranquil spot in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, One Tree Hill rewards walkers with wonderful views over the rolling green hills of the Weald of Kent. In 1911, the site was bought and protected under the National Trust Act. Back...
