30th November 2008 - by Dev P.
Many More Reasons to Visit Kent in England
Now if you are interested in seeing history over 1000 years
then go to Leeds Castle. It has 500 acres of woodland and parks
where you can have a walk, watch falconry displays, see the
birds in their aviary, enjoy the maze and underground grotto or
you can relax and have a picnic in the vast gardens. Open all
the year around except some special occasions from 10am and
please check the local timings before you come.
The classic open air museum, Museum of Kent Life - Cobtree, won
the 2004 Classic Award because of its historical buildings that
depict the changes in life in Kent in the 19th and 20th
centuries. It includes the farm house, granary, oast house,
hopper’s hut, barn, village hall cottages and a chapel, hop,
herb and kitchen gardens, children’s playground, Farm animals,
river boat services with licensed tea room & shop. It’s
open from 10am to 5pm daily from February to early November and
is on the M20 at Junction 6, follow the signs for
Aylesford.
If you want to see organic farming medieval style to the
present day then come to Garden Organic Yalding, which is 6
miles from south west of Maidstone on the B2162. It has a
stunning view tracing the history of gardening in 5 acres.
Their speciality is home cooked food and their own organic
plants, tours and events. Check the local timings before hand
and also try visiting the Downderry Nursery if you need to see
beauty at your feet in a peaceful walled garden. It is the home
of the country’s most comprehensive National Plant Collections
of lavender and rosemary. Relax in the shade and smell the
fragrance, a sweet sensual experience.
For an award winning attraction and event location, for horses
come to The Hop Farm Country Park and it will be a great day
for the whole of your family because its attractions include
museums and exhibitions, shire horses and an animal farm,
indoor and outdoor play areas with special events like Garden
shows, Motoring Pageant, KM War and Peace Show, sporting events
and themed holiday weeks. It’s located on the A228 at Paddock
Wood, Junction 2 4 m20 or J5 M25 onto the A21 South.
If all you want to know about is music and British historical
keyboard instruments then come to Finchcocks - Living Museum of
Music that’s set in a beautiful garden surrounded by glorious
Kentish countryside and musical tours entertaining you whenever
you find it open. As usual check the details before arriving to
avoid disappointment.
To go for physical & healthy exercise then try Bedgebury
National Pinetum & Forest and its something that’s open all
days and it offers great walks among the conifers. Some of the
other features it offers are miles of family cycling, mountain
biking, riding, walking and adventure play for all ages and
abilities. It has a new Visitor Centre from where you can hire
a cycle & you can have refreshments and showers, tea rooms,
hire a cycle franchise and picnic areas. It is located at 10
miles south of Tunbridge and is signposted from the A21.
Kent has something for everyone of all ages, so please come
soon.
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