Restoration House as we see it today is the amalgamation of two medieval buildings which were combined in the late 16th or early 17th century to create a mansion house just outside the south east corner of the city wall of Rochester. It was neither a town house nor a...

Set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships moored at Chatham dockyards. Despite a brave attempt, it entirely failed to do so in 1667,...

Cobham Hall is steeped in history, dating back to the 12th century. Visitors through history have included royalty and many famous painters, writers and politicians. The Hall has been home to a priceless collection of old masters, to recuperating Australian...

15th-century half-timbered yeoman's house, featuring a great hall and surrounded by harmonious garden, orchard and meadows.

Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, a visit to Leeds Castle in the garden of England is full of discovery. Open all year round, its special blend of heritage and history, glorious gardens, attractions, programme of events, and licensed restaurant make it the...

Friday 10 December - this site is closed due to poor weather conditions.Saturday 11 December - please telephone the site before visiting.

Early medieval motte and bailey castle site, now an urban wildlife haven affording sweeping views. Adjacent windmill houses historical exhibition.

Charming Georgian house set in a peaceful, simple garden, with some surprising features, quality materials and fine craftmanship. Awaiting conservation.

Discover the Everest trail with incredible views, let your Little Sherpas’ imaginations run wild in our new Himalayan Hideout, spend time building dens together, lose yourself in the Himalayan Maze and perhaps even spot the elusive Yeti. This is a huge garden of...

With its unique place in the history of science, Down House, the home of Charles Darwin, is one of the major visitor attractions in the South East. See the study where Darwin wrote 'On the Origin of Species', still as it was when he worked here, and stroll through...