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Sevenoaks Attractions

A possible base from which to explore the North Downs is Sevenoaks (pop. 20,000), attractively situated in the Greensand Hills. Adjoining Sevenoaks School is the entrance to Knole Park.
Many of the residents of Sevenoaks are London commuters. The town does offer many shops and a shopping centre as well as a theatre. Sevenoaks is also home to one of the oldest cricket grounds in England, the first match took place in 1734.
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A grand country house featuring courtyards and galleries, Knole is an impressive attraction. Inside the house, beautiful collections of tapestries, carpets, porcelain and furniture are on display.
Chiddingstone
From Sevenoaks or from Tunbridge Wells it is only a few miles to Chiddingstone, a pretty little place with 16th and 17th century houses and the parish church of St Mary, which was rebuilt in the Jacobean style after a fire. The pseudo-medieval Chiddingstone Castle, which dates from the 17th century, contains a variety of collections, including Stuart relics.
Emmetts Garden
Emmetts Garden is a National Trust property located in Sevenoaks. It is noted for its rare trees and shrubs, bluebells and rock garden. It is situated on the highest point in Kent and offers spectacular views across the Weald.
Address
Emmetts Garden
Ide Hill
Sevenoaks TN14 6AY
England
Hours
March 15 to June 1
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed11:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
June 4 to June 29
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed11:0011:0011:0011:0011:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
July 2 to November 2
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed11:00ClosedClosed11:0011:00
Close 17:00 17:0017:00
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Cost
Family 12.00
Adult 5.35
Group discounts 4.45
Child 1.35
All values are in local currency
Tips
Last admission 45 mins before closing.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Bus: Chartwell Explorer from Sevenoaks on wekends and other days May-Sept.
Typical Visit
1 hour 30 minutes
Eynsford - Eagle Heights Bird of Prey Centre, England
(Near Sevenoaks)
Eynsford has a well-preserved castle from 1088 and many buildings from the 16th century.

At the Eagle Heights Bird of Prey Centre in Eynsford eagles, hawks, falcons and vultures fly in regular outside displays over the Darent Valley. All aviaries are indoors and there is also an expanding reptile collection.
Address
Eagle Heights Bird of Prey Centre
Lullingstone Lane
Eynsford DA4 0JB
England
Hours
March 1 to November 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:30
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
December 1 to February 28
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed11:0011:00
Close 16:0016:00
Cost
Adult 7.95
Concession or reduced rate 6.95
Child 14 & under 5.00
All values are in local currency
Hollanden Farm Park
Hollanden Farm Park contains 50 breeds of rare farm animals. Other attractions include woodland trails, an Iron Age settlement, an adventure playground and trailer rides.
Hours
April 14 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:30
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult 3.95
All values are in local currency
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Ightham Mote
Ightham Mote is a medieval manor house. This National Trust property dates back to the 1340s with many of the main features of the house spanning several centuries.

Its Tudor chapel and Billiards rooms have recently been restored as have the drawing room and library.
Address
Hours
March 15 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open11:00ClosedClosed11:0011:0011:0011:00
Close17:00 17:0017:0017:0017:00
November 1 to December 21
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed11:0011:00
Close 15:0015:00
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Cost
Family 22.40
Adult 8.95
Group discounts 8.35
Child 4.50
All values are in local currency
Tips
This house is especially busy on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays; visitors may have to wait. Last admission 30mins before closing. Pre-booked guided tours weekday mornings only.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Transit
BritRail: Borough Green & wrotham of Hildenborough
Typical Visit
1 hour
Lullingstone Roman Villa
Lullingstone Roman Villa is an English Heritage property located in Eynsford. It is one of England's most magnificent Roman villas, built around 100 AD and abandoned around 420 AD. Since its discovery in 1939, excavations have unearthed mosaic pavements and three marble busts (contained in the British Museum). The wall plaster reveals Britain's earliest known place of Christian worship (fourth century).
Hours
February 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
July 24 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
October 1 to November 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
December 1 to January 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close 16:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Cost
Family 13.80
Adult 5.50
Concession or reduced rate 4.40
Child 2.80
Child 5 & underFREE
Group discountsFREE
All values are in local currency
Parking
Free
Guides
Taped tours for rent.
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