Visit The Garden Of England

By Author: Hugh Freeman
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Rich in history, culture and heritage, Kent is known as the Garden of England. It is situated in the South East of England, with award winning beaches, mesmerising gardens, grand stately homes, majestic castles, enchanting cathedrals, animal parks and steam trains. Just a few minutes form central London, this place transports you to a beautiful and relaxing place for an exceptional holiday. Find a holiday park in Kent and you will find plenty of activities all around. It is known as the garden of England for very good reasons. Kent has some of the finest and renowned gardens in UK. There are more than 180 gardens with vibrant colours and aromatics. Lullingstone Castle and World Garden are among some of the oldest gardens in Britain. Walk through daffodils, bluebells, rhododendrons and azaleas in the Emmetts Garden. One of the most outstanding gardens in Kent is the Sissinghurst Castle Garden and its farm grows most of the food that is served in their very own restaurant. The Yalding Organic Gardens is an inspirational landscape of organic gardening in the ancient traditional standards. Experience an authentic English garden ...
... in the magnificent Goodnestone Park Gardens and the largest collection of fruit trees at the Brogdale Farm. These are only a few of the gardens in Kent, pay a visit and discover the enthralling gardens.

Kent is reputed for some of the amazing castles and cathedrals in the country. The Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, Deal Castles, Dover Castle, Hever Castle and Leeds Castle are some of the historical landmarks you must visit. Penshurst Place and Gardens is an Elizabethan historic house and Knole is a stately home with a 1000 acre deer park. While you marvel at the Rochester Castle, pay a visit to the Rochester Cathedral, the second oldest cathedral in England. Kent is famous for its fresh orchards, hops and vineyards. Indulge in wine tasting and trips to breweries, where you can see how cider and apple juice are made. Take tours in the mid-Kent and Low Weald fruit belts, Biddenden Vineyards and Cider Works, Chapel Down Winery, Lamberhurst Vineyard and Shepherd Neame, Britain’s oldest brewery, for an invigorating experience. Take yourself and family on a steam railway journey on the Spa Valley Railway, Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway, Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, East Kent Railway, Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway and Kent and East Sussex Railway.

If you love the sea, the coast and water sports, Kent coast has many delights to offer. The picturesque Diver White Cliffs, Dungeness, Romney Marshes, rock and sandy coves are ideal for an afternoon by the sea. Scuba diving, surfing, wakeboarding and waterskiing, kitesurfing, deep sea fishing and even golfing are available for all enthusiasts. Kent is a perfect place for an outdoor holiday your whole family can enjoy. Pick an exciting holiday park and spend the holiday of your dreams.

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