The Petite Gite Guidebook
Historic Buildings, Parks and Outdoors Adventures
Trosley Country Park
National Trust - Ightham Mote
Mote RoadBrands Hatch Circuit
Colin Chapman WayCyclopark
Watling StreetA 45 minute walk or short drive away visit the Neolithic stones that are older than Stonehenge.
Coldrum Long Barrow
A 45 minute walk or short drive away visit the Neolithic stones that are older than Stonehenge.
A nice country park, just the other side of West Malling town. Car Parking on site.
Manor Park Country Park
Saint Leonards StreetA nice country park, just the other side of West Malling town. Car Parking on site.
A fantastic castle with lots going on within the grounds, Go Ape high wires and Segway hire
316 locals recommend
Leeds Castle
A fantastic castle with lots going on within the grounds, Go Ape high wires and Segway hire
7 Acres of tranquil gardens, rare plants and flowers. The Old Dairy Tearooms and Dysons Nurseries
8 locals recommend
Great Comp Garden
Comp Lane7 Acres of tranquil gardens, rare plants and flowers. The Old Dairy Tearooms and Dysons Nurseries
Pond dipping, nature trails, wildlife orienteering, picnicking.
7 locals recommend
Leybourne Lakes Country Park
Malling RoadPond dipping, nature trails, wildlife orienteering, picnicking.
Open water swimming, Paddle Boarding, Kayaking and Scuba Diving
7 locals recommend
Leybourne Lakes Country Park
Malling RoadOpen water swimming, Paddle Boarding, Kayaking and Scuba Diving
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Biddenden RdNational Trust Castle and Gardens
National Pinetum, over 1200 trees, 3 walking trials, 3 cycling trails, 4 orienteering trails & waymarked running trails, Go Ape, Horse riding, Play areas, Bike hire and shop
Bedgebury cafe takeaway only, Tramper hire, Dogs and assistance dogs welcome
189 locals recommend
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury RoadNational Pinetum, over 1200 trees, 3 walking trials, 3 cycling trails, 4 orienteering trails & waymarked running trails, Go Ape, Horse riding, Play areas, Bike hire and shop
Bedgebury cafe takeaway only, Tramper hire, Dogs and assistance dogs welcome
Hever Castle & Gardens is the perfect setting for enjoying time alone, with family or friends. Lots going on all year round, jousting, falconry displays and loads more.
199 locals recommend
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadHever Castle & Gardens is the perfect setting for enjoying time alone, with family or friends. Lots going on all year round, jousting, falconry displays and loads more.
Rochester Cathedral
Visit England’s second oldest Cathedral
Chartwell
Mapleton RoadNational Trust, Family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill
National Trust, 600 year old estate, wild deer, picnicking, walks, cycling and historic house.
43 locals recommend
Knole Park
National Trust, 600 year old estate, wild deer, picnicking, walks, cycling and historic house.
Set in 460 acres of chalk grassland and ancient woodlands, Lullingstone Country Park has all the facilities you need for a great day out, whether you’re with your family, with the dog, or on your own, including a picnic area, play areas for the kids and refreshments at the Lullingstone Café.
14 locals recommend
Lullingstone Country Park
Castle RoadSet in 460 acres of chalk grassland and ancient woodlands, Lullingstone Country Park has all the facilities you need for a great day out, whether you’re with your family, with the dog, or on your own, including a picnic area, play areas for the kids and refreshments at the Lullingstone Café.
Kent Life
Lock LaneFor more than four centuries The Historic Dockyard Chatham was one of Britain’s most important centres of warship building and repair. Over 400 warships were built here, allowing the Royal Navy to dominate the seas of Europe and beyond. Today it is the world’s most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail.
9 locals recommend
Chatham Historic Dockyard
For more than four centuries The Historic Dockyard Chatham was one of Britain’s most important centres of warship building and repair. Over 400 warships were built here, allowing the Royal Navy to dominate the seas of Europe and beyond. Today it is the world’s most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail.
History comes alive for young and old at Tonbridge Castle. You can see and hear what it would have been like to be a Lord or Lady 700 years ago.
17 locals recommend
Tonbridge Castle
Castle StreetHistory comes alive for young and old at Tonbridge Castle. You can see and hear what it would have been like to be a Lord or Lady 700 years ago.
Penshurst Place & Gardens and the surrounding estate have stood in the historic village of Penshurst since the 14th century, when the awe-inspiring medieval Baron’s Hall was completed in 1341 as a country retreat for the Lord Mayor of London. The Baron’s Hall, crowned by an original 60ft high chestnut beamed ceiling is an unmissable sight for visitors to the ancestral home of the Sidney family who have taken care of the estate since 1552.
54 locals recommend
Penshurst Place
Penshurst Place & Gardens and the surrounding estate have stood in the historic village of Penshurst since the 14th century, when the awe-inspiring medieval Baron’s Hall was completed in 1341 as a country retreat for the Lord Mayor of London. The Baron’s Hall, crowned by an original 60ft high chestnut beamed ceiling is an unmissable sight for visitors to the ancestral home of the Sidney family who have taken care of the estate since 1552.
Bewl Water
Bewlbridge LanePubs and Restaurants
Literally only a minute walk away, on the Green right opposite. A warm welcome awaits, great food , drink and surroundings. Fantastic choice of Gins. Dog Friendly. Closed Sunday evening and all day Monday.
23 locals recommend
The Angel Inn
37 Highgate High StLiterally only a minute walk away, on the Green right opposite. A warm welcome awaits, great food , drink and surroundings. Fantastic choice of Gins. Dog Friendly. Closed Sunday evening and all day Monday.
Lovely friendly local pub only 1.5 miles away so easily walked to. Good food and Drink
127 locals recommend
The Kings Arms
251 Tooley StLovely friendly local pub only 1.5 miles away so easily walked to. Good food and Drink
Another great local pub serving real ales and great food, large garden. Great Breakfast menu and takeaway food available too. Walking distance 1.2 miles
31 locals recommend
The George Inn
Another great local pub serving real ales and great food, large garden. Great Breakfast menu and takeaway food available too. Walking distance 1.2 miles
Fantastic local pub serving excellent food. Tony and Co. will ensure you have a great experience. Looking for an exquisite dining experience then look no further. Walking distance, 1.3 miles.
Bowleys At The Plough
Taylors LaneFantastic local pub serving excellent food. Tony and Co. will ensure you have a great experience. Looking for an exquisite dining experience then look no further. Walking distance, 1.3 miles.
Yet another good local pub, good food drink and hospitality. Walking distance, 1.4 miles.
26 locals recommend
Duke Of Wellington Pub
63 Eaton TerraceYet another good local pub, good food drink and hospitality. Walking distance, 1.4 miles.
Located in West Malling a short drive away. A great pub for drinks or a good pub meal
18 locals recommend
The Bull Inn
Huntley Mill RoadLocated in West Malling a short drive away. A great pub for drinks or a good pub meal
Five Pointed Star
100 High St
Joiners Arms
66 Lewisham High StThe Farm House
High Street
The Swan
Tufton StreetTruly a Little Gem in many ways. Situated in Aylesford village this is a must see Pub, very small, intimate and very friendly. You'll be sure to end up chatting with a local over a pint of real ale.
Little Gem
19 High StreetTruly a Little Gem in many ways. Situated in Aylesford village this is a must see Pub, very small, intimate and very friendly. You'll be sure to end up chatting with a local over a pint of real ale.
Shopping
One of the largest shopping mails in Europe. It’s not just for shoppers though, there are over 50 places to eat and a Showcase cinema de Lux that’s open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays so you can make a night of it.
Shops
You'll find all the stores you love but there's even more to explore at Bluewater. We've recently welcomed Primark, Ribble, Ori Caffe and POLO Ralph Lauren to the mall.
148 locals recommend
Bluewater Shopping Mall
Bluewater ParkwayOne of the largest shopping mails in Europe. It’s not just for shoppers though, there are over 50 places to eat and a Showcase cinema de Lux that’s open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays so you can make a night of it.
Shops
You'll find all the stores you love but there's even more to explore at Bluewater. We've recently welcomed Primark, Ribble, Ori Caffe and POLO Ralph Lauren to the mall.
Lakeside Shopping Centre
Tunbridge Wells Shopping Park
Sevenoaks
Fremlin Walk
Otford Antiques & Collectors Centre
26-28 High StAngel Walk Shopping Centre
5 Angel LnRoyal Victoria Place
Ashford Designer Outlet
Dockside Outlet Shopping Centre
Maritime WayWest Malling is our nearest town. It’s an old market town and still holds a farmers market on the 2nd and 4th Sunday each month. There’s an array of shops and many pubs and restaurants. Take aways include Fish and Chips, Chinese, Indian, Pizza and Kebab.
Franks mussel restaurant is a must for seafood lovers, whilst the Imperial Dynasty and Desh are a must visit for lovers of Chinese and Indian cuisine.
The Tescos supermarket is well stocked for all your needs. There’s are many good pubs in town most of which serve good food.
West Malling Local Shops
High StreetWest Malling is our nearest town. It’s an old market town and still holds a farmers market on the 2nd and 4th Sunday each month. There’s an array of shops and many pubs and restaurants. Take aways include Fish and Chips, Chinese, Indian, Pizza and Kebab.
Franks mussel restaurant is a must for seafood lovers, whilst the Imperial Dynasty and Desh are a must visit for lovers of Chinese and Indian cuisine.
The Tescos supermarket is well stocked for all your needs. There’s are many good pubs in town most of which serve good food.
Neighbourhoods
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Tonbridge
Sevenoaks
Maidstone
Borough Green
Rochester
Gravesend
Beaches
These are just some of the beaches within driving distance
Viking Bay
Botany Bay
Marine DriveCamber Sands
Joss Bay
Joss Gap RoadUpMargate
20 The CentreBrighton
Hastings Beach
Eversfield PlaceReculver Country Park
Reculver LaneCity advice
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Great walks in Kent and surrounding areas
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