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Historical in Canterbury
This section covers castles and stately homes in the Canterbury region, these historic buildings usually date back hundreds even thousands of years and are real educational experiences for the whole family. Topics covered include the middle ages, political and royalty evolution spanning time and history. Or just a great day out at lush tree lined grounds and flowered gardens and take in the sights of wonderful buildings and castles. Tours of these buildings are widely available and worth consideration for an in depth knowledge of the sites you wish to visit. Some sites like stately homes have gardens, animals and lots of other things to see and do.
We provide information on castles and stately homes by county, city or by activity, please use the home page map for county level browsing. If you cannot find what historical place you like by city level here,
please use the search box for more detailed searches.
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Tonbridge boasts Kent's best example of a Motte-and-Bailey Gatehouse, and its mighty gatehouse is among the finest in England. Yet its glory lies not only in what can be seen. Its story is...
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Lullingstone Castle is an historic family mansion dating back to the time of Domesday. Frequented by Henry VIII and Queen Anne, the Manor House and Garden, set within the beautiful Darent Valley...
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After the Cathedral, the West Gate is Canterbury's next eye-catching landmark. It has stood for six centuries on guard over the road to and from London. Hundreds of thousands of medieval pilgrims,on...
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No fortress in England boasts a longer history than Dover Castle. Commanding the shortest sea crossing between England and the continent, the site has served as a vital strategic centre since Roman...
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Leeds Castle, set on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent, has been home to royalty, lords and ladies for over 1000 years. your Key to the Castle ticket and journey through 900 years...
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