The
Archbishops' Palace
Palace Gardens, Mill Street, Maidstone ME15 6YE
Tel: 0162 663006
Description:
14c palace. Two, sometimes three rooms available for viewing when not in use. Restaurant.
Location:
In Maidstone's old quarter, overlooking River
Medway
Opening Times:
10.30-5.30 daily, all year.
Admission Prices:
Free
Aylesford Priory
The Friars, Aylesford, near Maidstone ME20 7BX
Tel: 01622 717272
Description:
Restored & working 13c priory. Guided tour on request. Retreats and conference facilities available. Also very reasonable overnight accomodation. Ring for details
Location:
Aylesford 3 north of Maidstone. Junct 4 off M20. Large car park
Opening Times:
dawn until dusk all year, not
Christmas. Cafe 10am-4pm
Admission Prices:
Free, donations welcome
Biddenden
Vineyards
Biddenden Tel: 01580 291726
Description:
Vineyard
Location:
Come off M20 at junc 8 (Leeds Castle
exit) and take the A274 direction Tentreden. Go past Headcorn to Biddenden. Sign posted at sharp bend.
Opening Times:
May-Sep, Oct-Apr
Disabled Access
Fairly good - no problems so
far!
Admission Prices:
FREE with some free tasting. Guided
tours available for groups (ring for appropriate charges)
Bleak House Dickens Maritime &
Smuggling Museum
Fort Road, Broadstairs CT10 1EY Tel:
01843 862224
Description:
A house that Charles Dickens lived and worked in. Has interesting smuggling cellars.
Location:
On the cliff at Broadstairs. Municipal car ark nearby.
Opening Times:
Mar- mid December 10-6 (10-9
July)
Admission Prices:
Adults £2.50 Children
£1.50
Brambles Wildlife Park
Herne Common CT6 7LQ Tel: 01227
712379
Description:
20 acre wildlife (animals and
nature) park
Location:
Between Canterbury and Herne Bay on
A291
Opening Times:
Easter - Oct daily 10-5 Nov, Dec
weekends only 10-4
Disabled Access
Yes
Admission Prices:
Adults £3 Children £1.50
Conc £2.50