This month (November) English Heritage have suggested a tour of Kent. The links below take you to pages where you can find more information about each location.
Exploring Kent with English Heritage.
This month we put the spotlight on the lovely county of Kent. Known for its gardens, it also boasts a rich history covering almost everything from Romans to recent Royals!
Day 1:
Leave your worries behind as you enter Kent. We start with a visit to Down House – the Home of Charles Darwin: Charles Darwin, perhaps the most influential scientist of the 19th-century, lived at Down House for over 40 years. He wrote the revolutionary book, ‘On the Origin of Species’ here. Explore the exhibition on the first floor and visit the ground floor study, which was the centre of his life and its glorious gardens.
After enjoying refreshments in the tea room – continue to nearby: 
Lullingstone Roman Villa: Discover the history of one of the most important archaeological finds in the 20th century through our new framatic film and light show. Now in ruins, this site was once the home of a wealthy Roman family.
Day 2:
Today we recommend you spend the day enjoying the Kentish coast line. First make a visit to the ever-popular: 
Dover Castle & the Secret Wartime Tunnels: Experience the majesty of the castle known as the ‘Key to England’. With its commanding position on the White Cliffs of Dover, it has protected England since Roman times. Travel deep inside the cliffs into the Secret Wartime Tunnels. Above ground witness the castle in preparation for the arrival of Henry VIII and experience castle life during a medieval siege.
After lunch in the NAAFI restaurant, continue along the coast to the wonderful 
Walmer Castle & Gardens: This Tudor castle, surrounded by beautiful gardens, has been transformed into the elegant residence of the Lords Warden of the Cinque Ports. See the rooms where the Duke of Wellington lived and died. HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother enjoyed many summers here. See the rooms in which she entertained.
End the day with afternoon tea and a slice of homemade cake in the Lord Wardens Tea Room. 
Day 3: Start the day with an invigorating walk around: Richborough Roman Fort: Explore the site of the first Roman landing in Britain at a site now over two miles from the sea! 
Visit the museum with its collection of artefacts uncovered on site and enjoy the inclusive audio tour. See the remains of the huge triumphal arch, once 25 metres high.
Then head into Canterbury to explore the World Heritage Site that is Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine’s Abbey: One of the most important historic religious centres in the country. Originally a burial place for Kentish Kings, it was founded in 598 by St Augustine when he came to England to re-convert the people of Kent to Christianity. On site museum and inclusive audio tour.
We have had several visitors over the last year who have really loved going to Port Lympne Animal Park. The wonderful 600 acre park, has many wild animals and very successful breeding programmes for gorillas, black rhinos and African hunting dogs amongst others. The safari truck ride takes visitors over a huge savanna where zebra, wildebeest, ostrich and many other animals roam together. There are cafes, little shops, play areas and places to picnic.
Elmfield Farm Cottages 