Places to visit

Ightham Mote, Ightham, Kent is a medieval moated manor house. The architectural writer John Newman describes it as "the most complete small medieval manor house in the county". Ightham Mote and its gardens are owned by the National Trust and are open to the public

Haysden Country Park covers an area of about 65 hectares (160 acres) in the Medway Valley, to the west of Tonbridge. It includes a range of habitats such as river, grassland, freshwater lakes, marshland and woodland. The site is designated as a Local Nature R... (click the button below to read more)

Once part of an 18th century country estate, Manor Park offers a wide range of natural habitats for you to enjoy, from beautiful wildflower meadows, to woodland copses and a serene lake. With a café offering delicious local food, children’s play area and hist... (click the button below to read more)

Different gardens, views and events here mean there’s always something to interest you, your family and friends. Why not pay us a visit and see what you can discover?

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.

Set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships moored at Chatham dockyards. Despite a brave attempt, it entirely failed to do so in ... (click the button below to read more)

Badger's Hill is a farm located in Chilham, it features a café, garden centre and animal farm

A great day out with the kids

Woodland Walk public open spaces consists of 44 acres and there eight entrances for walkers.

The main areas of interest are:

that the Pen stream runs through the middle of this public open space so water safety should be considered when visiting this pu... (click the button below to read more)

Bewl Water is a reservoir in the valley of the River Bewl, straddling the boundary between Kent and East Sussex in England. It is about 2 miles south of Lamberhurst, Kent. The reservoir was part of a project to increase supplies of water in the area.

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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