Fascinating Kent in England

Kent has the most attractions out of all the counties in Britain in any season or for anybody.

Kent has enchanting gardens, mysterious castles, fascinating museums, animal parks, steam trains, outdoor activities, historic houses and great maritime heritage.

If you want adventure, grab a lantern and get ready, as there are miles of mystery and history here beneath your feet.

Explore the passage ways of Chislehurst. These caves were made for the people's protection during World War II. The Caves Church, Druid Altar, Haunted Pool and more for the guided tour that takes 45min approx.

Danson house is a building that was constructed for the Mayor of London, now it has been restored for the nation, and is open to the public for the first time in over 30 years. It is one of Robert Taylor's finest villas and was built in 1760 - advance booking is recommended here.

The Guildhall Museum is a treasure trove of Britain's Medway colourful history. It is Kent's most visited museum with the ornate 17th century Guildhall Chamber, the Hulks Experience and Dickens's Discovery Room. Many authentic objects and also use of modern technology enliven one's visit.

In nearby Chatham the Brooks Pumping Station provides an interesting insight into 20th century technology.

Rochester Castle is another well preserved and elegant example of Norman architecture in England. With great views across the river Medway, that can be seen from its great keep, which Is the tallest in England. You can take a computer simulated virtual reality tour, situated in the Visitor Information Centre.

Restoration House and Garden is an ancient city mansion, though privately owned, it has some beautiful interiors. It includes early paintwork 'run-up' for the visit of Charles II on the eve of restoration. Dicken's created Miss Havisham here and there is a rare and fine collection of English furniture and Pictures to be seen here.

The Historic Dockyard at Chatham is a naval heritage place. It has an 18th century style dockyard adventure, a Second World War Destroyer - The HMS Cavalier, Submarine Ocelot, Victorian Sloop Gannet and an RNLI lifeboat here. You also have a Road to Trafalgar Exhibition and the Museum of the Royal Dockyard.

Another unique part of Britain's maritime heritage is Paddle Steamer 'Kingswear Castle' which offers morning, afternoon, evening and full day cruises from Chatham & Rochester. You can watch the paddle in the water or relax and enjoy a drink and let the beautiful scenery pass by.

In the picturesque valley of the River Medway there is the attractive turreted Upnor Castle built in 1559 on the orders of Queen Elizabeth I to defend her country from invaders. The story of the Dutch raid is told by audio visual method in graphic detail. It is open daily from April to October.

The prize winning Royal Engineers Museum covers the work of Britain's engineers in both War & Peace, from 1066 to the present time. Here you can see photographs of the military divers, engineering tanks and vehicles, 26 Victorian Crosses, gallantry awards of the Falkland war, regalia of 4 Field Marshals, relics of Gordon and Kitchener, a Harrier jump jet, early torpedo and Wellington's map of the battle of Waterloo.

Belmont is an 18th century house which is set in exclusive views of the rolling Kent Countryside. It contains fine paintings, furniture and Indian Silverware and one of the most extensive collections of clocks and watches in the country.

Take a guided tour of Shepherd Neame Brewery in Kent. It was the first brewery in Britain. It has a newly refurbished Visitor Centre and have a look at the old mash tuns, taste the natural mineral water from its well, try the malted barley and you'll certainly smell the locally grown Kentish hops. Here you can also see the old and bygone era's delivery vehicles and step into the cooper's workshop. There are also the great & tasty Kentish ales and special lagers and this shop.

Enchanting Mount Ephraim Gardens has terraces of beautiful smelling roses leading straight to a small lake in the woodlands. These are home to lots of varieties of vegetation like spring bulbs, trees and shrubs including rhododendrons, topiary and also a Japanese rock garden, new exciting grass maze, gardens and a tea room. Better check its opening and closing time before visiting here.

Kent's Wild Woodland Discovery Park helps you come very close to nature. It reveals the wildlife of many British animals like badgers, otters, beavers, wolves and 50 other species in their natural environments. Have fun in the woods and let your kids play free in the Treetops adventure playland. It is open all year round from 10am.

In Quex Museum, House and Gardens you will find the finest Regency-period world class collections of the Powell-Cotton family. Great dioramas of African wildlife, displays of weaponry, costumes, archeology and Far Eastern artefacts. Beautiful gardens with a plant stall, restaurant and gift shop. It is open from mid March to 31st October.

Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks are sort of jungles of Britain. In Howletts which is situated in 90 acres and is the largest collection of western lowland Gorillas in captivity in the world and it houses the largest herd of African Elephants in Britain. Go through this jungle in the lion-tailed macaque enclosure. Port Lympne is set in 600 acres of which has the largest herd of black rhinos outside Africa plus Indian elephants, Siberian and Indian tigers, barbary lions and the world's largest gorillarium 'The Palace Of The Apes'. It's open every day except Christmas from 10am to 6pm.

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