Places to visit

Aylesford Priory, or "The Friars" was founded in 1242 when members of the Carmelite order arrived in England from Mount Carmel in the Holy Land. Richard de Grey, a crusader, sponsored them, and conveyed to the order a parcel of land located on his manor in Aylesford in Kent.

Canterbury’s Museum, Art Gallery, Library and Visitor Information Centre situated in the heart of the historic city centre.
Whether you are a frequent Library user, a teacher on a Schools Workshop, an inquisitive explorer studying our treasures from the Anci... (click the button below to read more)

Howletts Wild Animal Park was set up as a private zoo in 1957 by John Aspinall near Canterbury, Kent. In 1962 the House known as Howletts was being restored. A small cottage was inhabited by an employee. The animal collection was opened to the public in 1975.

Childrens amusement center

Climbing is our passion. Our bouldering gym is made by local Kent climbers and run by climbers, and we provide an exhilarating indoor rock climbing experience which can be enjoyed by children from five years old with no upper age limit for big kids! Whether y... (click the button below to read more)

Basted Mill public open space covers an area of about 17 acres.
The main areas of interest are the:

- old mill pond with viewing area so water safety should be considered when visiting this public open space
- lower and upper meadows
- woodland walks
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Eynsford Castle is a ruined medieval fortification in Eynsford, Kent. Built on the site of an earlier Anglo-Saxon stone burh, the castle was constructed by William de Enysford, probably between 1085 and 1087, to protect the lands of Lanfranc, the Archbishop o... (click the button below to read more)

Brockhill's lake, woods, meadows, picnic and play areas – along with the excellent Brockhill Café – make it a great spot for a family day out. The park is also rich in wildlife, including marbled white butterflies, green woodpeckers and carpets of snowdrops.

These are very well maintained woods. The pathways are wide and kept clear for easy walking. Follow the main pathways to complete a circular route, or meander round the smaller paths. This is a beautiful walk, especially in spring when the woods are full of rhododendron .

uilt in 1929, the Old Brook Pumping Station in Solomons Road, Chatham has been open as a museum since the early 80's. Originally called the Brook Low Level Pumping Station, the Preserved Station now serves a dual role as an interesting public utility and to h... (click the button below to read more)