Finchcocks
Goudhurst TN17 1HH Tel: 01580
211702
Description:
Fine early Georgian manor with
outstanding brickwork in 13 acres of grounds and gardens in unspoilt
countryside. The theme of the house is its exquisite collection of
eighty magnificent historical keyboard instruments. The house is a
musical centre of international repute. Apart from tours around the
house there is a special programme of concerts and musical events. It
also has a license for civil marriages. Please ring for details of
these special actvities
Location:
Mid Kent between Tunbridge Wells and
Cranbrook 1 mile south of A262, 2 miles west of Goudhurst village. Free parking. Rail: Marden (6 miles, no taxi!) and Paddock Wood (8
miles, yes taxi)
Opening Times:
Easter - October on Sundays 2-6 and
in August Wed, Thurs and Sun 2-6 and BH Mons
Disabled Access
Welcome, but wheelchair access limited
Admission Prices:
Adults £5.50 Child £3.80
(includes house, garden and music) £2 - garden only
Fleur
de Lis Heritage Centre
13 Preston Street, Faversham ME13 8NS Tel: 01795 534542
Description:
Tourist info. and history of 1000 years of Faversham and
various interesting displays of telephones
Location:
M2 junction 6 into Faversham. Located in a precinct in the
centre of Faversham. Pay and display nearby. Rail: Faversham
Opening Times:
Mon-Sat 10-4
Disabled Access:
Ground Floor only (It has three floors)
Admission Prices:
Adults £1.50 Children 50p
Hever Castle
& Gardens
Hever TN8 7NG Tel: 01732 865224
Description:
Famous 13c moated castle. Childhood home of Anne Boleyn and frequently visited by Henry V111.
Location:
Approx 10 miles SE of jun 6 or SW of junc 5 M25. Sign
posted all the way. 3m SE of Edenbridge, off B2026 M25 junc 5 or 6
Opening Times:
1 Mar- 30 Nov Gardens open 11, castle 12 - 5 (4 in Mar and
Nov)
Disabled Access
Grounds O.K. Castle limited. Wheelchairs available
Admission Prices:
Adults £7 Children £3.80
Howletts
Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne, near Canterbury CT4 5EL Tel: 01227 721286
Description:
Wild animal park
Location:
From the Dover side of the A2 (past Canterbury) take the Bridge turn
off. Signposts from then on. Nearest rail: Bekesbourne on the Dover local line - 25 min walk.
Opening Times:
Winter 10-4 Summer 10-5
Admission Prices:
Adults £7.99 Children £5.99
Guildhall
Museum
High Street, Rochester ME1 1PY Tel: 01634 848717
Description:
Good archeological collections housed 17c building
Location:
Rochester, Medway district of Kent. Junc 2 off M2. Car
park walking distance. Rail: Rochester
Opening Times:
D aily 10-5.30
Admission Prices:
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