TONBRIDGE

Near Tunbridge Wells, on the A26, this pleasant old town is dominated by the 13th century gatehouse of a Norman castle demolished in the Civil War, and now surrounded by landscaped gardens. The town has spread along the road away from the River Medway, spanned by Victorian cast-iron bridge, and the northern part of the High Street has many attractive 18th and 19th century buildings. The famous school was founded in 1553.

The Hop Farm Country Park

Near PADDOCK WOOD
Tel: (01622) 872068
Fax: (01622) 872630
www.thehopfarm.co.uk

Fun and interest for all ages at Kent's famous family attraction - shire horses, indoor/outdoor children's adventure playgrounds, Victorian oast houses, animal farm, paddling pool and sand pits, Pets corner, Pottery Activity Room, Hop Story and Decades Museums, military vehicle displays, Discovery World interactive exhibition, restaurants, picnic areas, special events, children's activities and more.

Located on the A228 at Paddock Wood. J4 of M20.

Groups & Educational Visits welcome.

Penshurst Place & Gardens

Near TONBRIDGE
Tel: (01892) 870307
Fax: (01892) 870866
e-mail: enquiries@penshurstplace.com
www.penshurstplace.com

Magnificent ancestral home of Viscount De L’Isle set amidst tranquil Tudor Gardens and Parkland. Mediaeval Barons Hall, with 60 ft. high chestnut beamed roof. State Rooms containing fine collections of furniture, tapestries, portraits and armour. Venture Playground, Toy Museum, Woodland Trail, Tea Room,
Plant Centre and Shop.

Open Weekends from 2 Mar. Daily from 23 March to 3 Nov. House open 1200-1730. Grounds only 1030-1800.

On B2176; follow brown tourist signs from Hildenborough exit on A21.

Tonbridge Castle

TONBRIDGE
Tel: (01732) 770929
Fax: (01732) 770449
E-mail: tonbridge.castle@tmbc.gov.uk

Reputedly England's finest example of a Motte and Bailey Castle with a splendid 13th century Gatehouse. Tonbridge Castle is set in landscaped gardens overlooking the River Medway. The site is well interpreted and there are audio tours on the Gatehouse, bringing to life the story of kings and archbishops, tyrants and heroes, murderers and mercenaries.

Open All Year
Monday - Saturday 9.00 - 16.00
Sundays & Bank Holidays 10.30 - 16.00
Closed Christmas & New Year.
Last tours leave one hour before closing.

Admission
Adults £4.00, Concessions £2.00
Family 2 adults + 2 children £9.50
including audio tour.

Downderry Nursery

HADLOW
Tel: (01732) 810081
Fax: (01732) 811398
www.downderry-nursery.co.uk

Where lavender comes to life.
Set in the peaceful beauty of a walled garden, Downderry is the home of National Plant Collections of lavender and rosemary. Feast your eyes on a rainbow of colours and fill your head with fragrance. A sensual experience always worth visiting!

Lavender maze. Tours and distillation, contact us for details. Country pub adjacent.

Open daily 10am-5pm, May-November.

Tourist signed for 2 miles from A26 NE of Hadlow.