Many people visit Kent because of the spectacular and legendary White Cliffs of Dover. But another reason to visit concerns its extraordinary ancient castles, which played key roles in British history.
Dover Castle
Having spoken about the Cliffs of Dover, it stands to reason that your experience of Kent should begin with the Dover Castle. You can:
- Climb the Great Tower.
- Explore secret tunnels.
- Eat and drink. Well of course, you can also drink anywhere and at any time thanks to the availability of fast 24 drinks delivery service.
- Enjoy gun drills that are conducted on weekends and so on.
Canterbury Castle
This is one of the three original royal castles – one is the Dover Castle and the other the Rochester Castle. It is interesting to discover more about features such as:
- A stone keep.
- Wooden motte and bailey castle.
- Dane John gardens.
Rochester Castle
The construction of this Castle began around 1088 and it has seen additions ever since. For instance, the main gatehouse was reconstructed around 1250. This castle’s stone keep is known to be best and oldest in England. Its hard, grey limestone finish is thanks to the use of Kentish ragstone.
Hever Castle
Anne Boleyn spent her childhood in the Hever Castle and when you walk around this place, you can learn more about the events that shaped not just her life but even about the Astor family itself. The Hever Castle has been witness to some epochal happenings and it is a remarkable experience to get an insight into most of them.
Leeds Castle
There is a maze and a grotto here. There is also the Castle itself! Leeds Castle is known for its:
- Glamping opportunities.
- 900-year old history.
- Dog Collar Museum.
- Culpeper gardens.
- Falconry shows among other things.
Tonbridge Castle
Home to plenty of events and shows such as medieval fairs, open air theatres and jazz orchestras too. So if you plan your visit to Kent and to Tonbridge, you could be privy to some amazing shows. Tonbridge itself is known for its steep staircases so be careful if you are visiting it with young children.
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