Many More Reasons to Visit Kent in England By Dev P. At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Now if you are interested in seeing history over 1000 years then go to Leeds Castle. It has 500 acres of woodland and parks where you can have a walk, watch falconry displays, see the birds in their aviary, enjoy the maze and underground grotto or you can relax and have a picnic in the vast gardens. Open all the year around except some special occasions from 10am and please check the local timings before you come.

The classic open-air museum, Museum of Kent Life – Cobtree, won the 2004 Classic Award because of its historical buildings that depict the changes in life in Kent in the 19th and 20th centuries. It includes the farm house, granary, oast house, hopper’s hut, barn, village hall cottages and a chapel, hop, herb and kitchen gardens, children’s playground, Farm animals, river boat services with licensed tea room & shop. It’s open from 10am to 5pm daily from February to early November and is on the M20 at Junction 6, follow the signs for Aylesford.

If you want to see organic farming medieval style to the present day then come to Garden Organic Yalding, which is 6 miles from south west of Maidstone on the B2162. It has a stunning view tracing the history of gardening in 5 acres. Their speciality is home cooked food and their own organic plants, tours and events. Check the local timings before hand and also try visiting the Downderry Nursery if you need to see beauty at your feet in a peaceful walled garden. It is the home of the country’s most comprehensive National Plant Collections of lavender and rosemary. Relax in the shade and smell the fragrance, a sweet sensual experience.

For an award winning attraction and event location, for horses come to The Hop Farm Country Park and it will be a great day for the whole of your family because its attractions include museums and exhibitions, shire horses and an animal farm, indoor and outdoor play areas with special events like Garden shows, Motoring Pageant, KM War and Peace Show, sporting events and themed holiday weeks. It’s located on the A228 at Paddock Wood, Junction 2-4 m20 or J5 M25 onto the A21 South.

If all you want to know about is music and British historical keyboard instruments then come to Finchcocks – Living Museum of Music that’s set in a beautiful garden surrounded by glorious Kentish countryside and musical tours entertaining you whenever you find it open. As usual check the details before arriving to avoid disappointment.

To go for physical & healthy exercise then try Bedgebury - National Pinetum & Forest and its something that’s open all days and it offers great walks among the conifers. Some of the other features it offers are miles of family cycling, mountain biking, riding, walking and adventure play for all ages and abilities. It has a new Visitor Centre from where you can hire a cycle & you can have refreshments and showers, tea rooms, hire a cycle franchise and picnic areas. It is located at 10 miles south of Tunbridge and is signposted from the A21.

Kent has something for everyone of all ages, so please come soon.

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