Places to visit

Restoration House as we see it today is the amalgamation of two medieval buildings which were combined in the late 16th or early 17th century to create a mansion house just outside the south east corner of the city wall.

Restoration House is a unique survi... (click the button below to read more)

Join us for a journey through the history of Britain's best-loved toys!
Featuring rare products from the Hornby, Scalextric, Airfix and Corgi archives, track the history of Hornby’s iconic model trains from Frank Hornby’s early home-made toys in sheet metal,... (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.

Wrotham Hill viewing point consists of about 1 acre of land.
The main areas of interest are:
the fine panoramic views across Kent
the sign explaining the areas that can be seen
seating and picnic tables
Only the car park is surfaced
There are natural ch... (click the button below to read more)

A beach on the Thames estury, possibly the closest beach to London!

With a sandy beach, it is a popular spot for families!

Good fishing location

Among the most outstanding Roman villa survivals in Britain, Lullingstone provides a unique all-weather family day out. Set in the attractive surroundings of the Darent Valley in Kent, the villa was begun in about AD 100, and developed to suit the tastes and ... (click the button below to read more)

MinorMania is an indoor and outdoor play centre. We offer a multi-tiered play frame which is a safe, secure and stimulating environment with different areas for toddlers and juniors. We have a separate area for children under 3 years old with a fish aquarium ... (click the button below to read more)

Set in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, White Horse Wood Country Park offers beautiful countryside, local history and panoramic views. Perfect for a picnic or walking the dog, you’ll also be able to explore the medieval ruins of Thurnham Castle.

The Rochester Guildhall was built in 1687 and is one of the finest 17th Century civic buildings in Kent.

Its staircase and main hall have magnificent plaster ceilings, given in 1695 by Admiral Sir Cloudsley Shovell, who was the Member of Parliament for the... (click the button below to read more)

Bodiam Castle is a 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a former knight of Edward III, with the permission of Richard II, ostensibly to defend the area against French invasion d... (click the button below to read more)