Attractions in Kent

Trywhitt Drake Museum of Carriages
The Archbishops Stables, Mill Street, Maidstone ME15 6YE Tel: 01622 754497

Description:
Medieval stables with a large display of state and private carriages

Location:
Close to River Medway & archbishops Palace

Opening Times:
Summer 10.30-5.30 Winter

Disabled Access
Lower level (of two) only.

Admission Prices:
Adults £1.50 Children £1

Upnor Castle
ME2 4XG Tel: 01634 718742

Description:
Well preserved 16c gun fort. However it failed to resist the Dutch navy which destroyed half the English fleet in the medway in 1667

Location:
A2 to Chatham. At Upnor, near Chatham on unclass road, off A228. Car park before village. Rail: Chatham (then 197 bus)

Opening Times:
Apr-Oct 10-6

Disabled Access
Grounds only

Admission Prices
Adults £2.60 Children £1.30 Conc £1.90

Wildside Trust, Badsell Park Farm
Crittenden Road, Matfield, Tonbridge TN12 7EW Tel: 01892 832549/832223

Description:
Handle pets and animals, tractor rides, butterfly and ant house, nature trails, bouncy castle.1

Location:
Mid Kent Tonbridge/Paddock Wood 2.5 miles north of Pembury on A228. Rail Paddock Wood 3.5 miles (taxi ride at £3.50)

Opening Times:
Daily 10-5.30

Disabled Access
Yes

Admission Prices
Adults £4.50 Children £2.45 (under 3 free)

Walmer Castle
Walmer, Kingsdown Road, CT14 7LJ Tel: 01304 364288

Description:
Another fort built along the coast by Henry V111, now converted into a stately home. Delightful gardens at full bloom in summer.

Location:
On the coast road (A258) just over 1 mile from Deal. This is on the Kent coast between Dover and Ramsgate. Rail Walmer (1 mile) or Deal

Opening Times:
Apr-Oct 10-6 Nov-Mar 10-4 Wed-Sun except Jan & Feb when it is weekends only. Grounds and tearooms open all year.

Disabled Access
Courtyard and grounds only.

Admission Prices:
Adults £4 Children £2 Con £3 EH

The White Cliffs Experience
Market Square, Dover CT16 1PB Tel: 01304 214566/210102

Description:
Audio visual & hands-on interactive displays with special features on Roman Encounters & Our Finest Hour.

Location:
Dover town centre. Pay & display car park. Rail: Dover

Opening Times:
10-4 winter 10-6 summer

Admission Prices:
Adults £5.50 Children (includes free ticket to the museum next door)