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Howfield Farm, Howfield Lane, Chartham
CT4 7HQ Canterbury District (B)
Days out for all the family
Are there any fun places to visit? The following attractions are within 10 miles of CT4 7HQ:
Canterbury Tales
St. Margarets Street, Canterbury, CT12TG
A visit to The Canterbury Tales, one of Kent's most popular attractions, with its stunning reconstruction of 14th century England, is just like stepping into the Middle Ages. Inside the historic building of St.
Museum of Canterbury
Stour Street, Canterbury, CT12RA
The existing, much-praised Museum has been extended and recreated as a 21st century interactive museum, whose revitalised theme is the city itself and its often turbulent story.Hands-on activities have been specially designed to appeal to family groups -you can look at gold thread and medieval poo under the microscope, open the Elizabethan treasure chest to help you decide on Marlowe's death or do some 'friend or foe' wartime plane-spotting.
St Augustines Abbey
, Canterbury, CT11TF
This great abbey, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England, was founded in AD 597 by St Augustine. Originally created as a burial place for the Anglo-Saxon kings of Kent, it is part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site, along with the cathedral and St Martin's Church.
Druidstone Wildlife Park
Honey Hill, Blean, Canterbury, CT29JR
Whether you are interested in meeting our many friendly animals, having fun in the adventure play areas, admiring our unique collection of sculptures in the Artpark, finding peace and tranquility in the enchanted woodland, or just relaxing in the idyllic surroundings of the park garden, you won't be disappointed.Set in a landscape valuable, not only for its natural beauty, but moreover its abundance of wildlife and flora.
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne Rd, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, CT45EL
The Parks were started by John Aspinall more than 40 years ago to conserve and breed rare and endangered wild animals with the intention of returning them to safe areas in their natural habitat. The animals are looked after in our two parks that cover over 450 acres of the Kent countryside.
Fleur De Lis Heritage Centre
10-13 Preston Street, Faversham, ME138NS
The Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre comprises three adjoining grade II listed buildings in Preston Street right in the centre of Faversham. The Heritage Centre (or the Fleur, as it is affectionately known), is owned and voluntarily run by the Faversham Society and offers many facilties: The Museum, maintained to full professional standards, covers the town of Faversham and the surrounding rural area, comprising the eastern half of the mainland portion of the Borough of Swale.
Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham Road, Shatterling, Canterbury, CT31JL
Wingham Wildlife Park first opened its doors as Wingham Bird Park in 1986, changing its name to Wingham Wildlife Park approximately 15 years later. The park is now so much more than birds, since it was given a new lease of life, when it was taken over by new owners on Valentines day 2008.
East Kent Railway
Station Road, Shepherdswell, Dover, CT157PD
The East Kent Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the growing number of coal mines that were being sunk in the East Kent area. The consortium of mine and land owners envisaged a line that would link the collieries with the main line and a new port at Richborough.
The Butterfly Centre
McFarlanes Garden Centre, Swingfield Minnis, CT157HX
Mcfarlane's Butterfly Centre: colourful butterflies from all over the world, flying free in their natural habitat of tropical greenhouse garden.Tropical greenhouses, amongst scores of lovely free flying butterflies, how wonderful.
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
3 miles East of Herne Bay, CT66SU
An imposing 12th-century landmark, twin towers and the walls of a Roman fort. Reculver Roman Fort was the first of a series of forts built to protect the south east coast.
Kent Battle of Britain Museum
Aerodrome Road, Hawkinge, CT187AG
The Museum is entirely self-supporting and stands or falls by the number of visitors it attracts. It is run by eight enthusiasts and volunteers.
Howletts and Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks
Port Lympne, Bekesbourne, Nr Hythe, CT214PD
The Parks were started by John Aspinall more than 40 years ago to conserve and breed rare and endangered wild animals with the intention of returning them to safe areas in their natural habitat. The animals are looked after in our two parks that cover over 450 acres of the Kent countryside.
Richborough Castle
1.5 miles north of Sandwich off the A257, CT139JW
A Roman fort was built in the 3rd century AD at Richborough. Inside the fort is a large cross of masonry resting on a deep foundation which formerly supported a large monument faced with marble and adorned with bronze statues erected A.
Minster Abbey
, Minster in Thanet, CT124HF
As part of our work of hospitality we welcome the public to view the ancient monastic buildings and beautiful gardens. In these guided tours visitors are given an explanation of the historic background to this ancient site.
Crabble Corn Mill
Lower Road, River, Dover, CT170UY
Crabble Corn Mill won the award for the quality of its tours and milling demonstrations - it shows a past way of life using technology in tune with the environment. One of the best complete working watermills in Europe, it uses the power of flowing water to make flour for bread, the staple diet of ordinary people for centuries.
Powell Cotton Museum
Quex Park, Birchington, CT70BH
Welcome to the most unique visitor attraction in the UK! The Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens is home to the Powell-Cotton family and their fascinating treasures. Major Powell-Cotton and his family collected a wealth of mammal specimens and cultural artefacts from Africa from 1885 to 1939, leaving a huge legacy for future study, understanding and simple enjoyment of the cultural and ecological diversity of Africa, the Indian sub-continent and SE Asia.
Roman Painted House
New Street, Dover, CT179AJ
The Roman Painted House, the finest Roman House on show in Britain, was discovered by Kent Archaelogical Rescue Unit. Twenty-five years of excavation across ancient Dover by the Unit have uncovered 50 major structures.
Dover Museum
Market Square, Dover, CT161PB
Dover Museum is a local history and archaeology museum situated in the town centre of Dover, Britain's historic port town. It is home to the Dover Bronze Age Boat, the world's oldest known seagoing boat and a fascinating archaeological discovery.
Dover Castle
DOver Castle, Dover, CT161HU
Explore the Secret Wartime Tunnel hidden deep beneath Dover Castle. Tour the underground hospital and military Command Centre where the evacuation of Dunkirk was planned and let sight, sound and smells recreate the atmosphere of the castle's war years.
Deal Castle
Victoria Road, Deal, CT147BA
Deal Castle is one of the finest Tudor artillery works in England. It was built as part of a chain of coastal fortresses at great speed between 1539 and 1540, by order of King Henry VIII, who feared an invasion by the Catholic powers of Europe.
Walmer Castle
Kingsdown Road, Deal, CT147LJ
The spirit of Napoleon's nemesis and the victor of Waterloo still lives on at this former coastal artillery fort. The 'Iron Duke' preferred unsophisticated furnishings and the campaign-bed on which he slept with its original horsehair mattress and bedding remains on display as a testament to his spartan tastes.
South of England Rare Breeds Centre
Highlands Farm, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN263RJ
Located deep in the heart of the glorious Kent country side the Centre is an unbeatable family day out. With lots of new attractions have opened for Easter 2004' plus all the old favourites, no other attraction offers so much to see and do for all ages and interests.
Maritime Museum
Clock House, Pier Yard, Royal Harbour, Ramsgate, CT118LS
The Maritime Museum is housed in the early 19th Century Clock House, a fully restored Grade II listed building and depicts the various aspects of the maritime heritage of East Kent. Start your visit at the Maritime Museum at Ramsgate's unique Royal Harbour and discover a surprising link with the Titanic, or go for a quick dip in the sea at Margate Museum, in the centre of the Old Town.
Dickens House Museum
2 Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, CT101QS
The Charles Dickens Museum in London is the world's most important collection of material relating to the great Victorian novelist and social commentator. The only surviving London home of Dickens (from 1837 until 1839) was opened as a Museum in 1925 and is still welcoming visitors from all over the world in an authentic and inspiring surrounding.
Biddenden Vineyards and Cider Works
Little Whatmans, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, TN278DF
Biddenden Vineyard is Kent's oldest Commercial Vineyard, having been established in 1969. Ten varieties of grapes produce White, Red, Rose and Quality Sparkling Wine.
Smallhythe Place
, Smallhythe, TN307NG
The half-timbered house, built in the early 16th century when Smallhythe was a thriving shipbuilding yard, was the home of the Victorian actress Ellen Terry from 1899 to 1928 and contains her fascinating theatre collection. The cottage grounds include her rose garden, orchard, nuttery, a wonderful display of wild flowers and the Barn Theatre, which holds exhibitions and regular performances of plays, music and talks.
Tyrwhitt Drake Museum of Carriages
The Archbishops Stables, Mill Street, Maidstone, ME156YE
Tyrwhitt-Drake Museum of Carriages is home to one of the largest and most well preserved collections of horse-drawn vehicles from royal state carriages to sledges..
Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery
St Faiths Street, Maidstone, ME141LH
Some of the finest museums in the South East. Rich in fine, applied and oriental art, costume, archaeology, natural local and social history.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
1m East of Sissinghurst, TN172AB
One of the world's most celebrated gardens, the creation of Vita Sackville-West and her husband Sir Harold NicolsonDeveloped around the surviving parts of an Elizabethan mansion with a central red-brick prospect tower, a series of small enclosed compartments, intimate in scale and romantic in atmosphere and including the renowned White Garden, provide outstanding design and colour through the season. The study, where Vita worked, and library are also open to visitors.
