The Historical attractions in and around Sevenoaks include |
Set in a 1,000 acre deer park owned and maintained by Lord Sackville
and dominating the town of Sevenoaks, the magnificent stately house
of Knole is the family home of Lord Sackville and one of the largest
private houses in England. Tel: 01732 450608 for details of opening times and admission prices. The deer park is open all year. |
For a map with the Church’s location please click here |
The School and the flanking almshouses were built to replace other buildings during the period 1724-1734 to the designs of Lord Burlington, a leading enthusiast of the Palladian style of architecture. The school was first established in 1432 by William Sevenoke who, from an unpromising start as an infant found lying in the streets of the town, became a wealthy merchant in London and eventually Mayor in succession to his friend the famous (Dick) Richard Whittington. |
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The Shambles, in medieval times, housed the booths and slaughter houses of the butchers, conveniently close to the market. The narrow lanes of the small triangle between the High Street, London Road, and Bank Street reflect the medieval pattern of development, for here was the trading part of the old town. Many of the buildings are anciently framed in timber behind more recent facades. |
Built in 1686, this 17th century house was home to a branch of the Austen family. Jane Austen visited her great uncle here as a girl, and some initials of what may have been members of the family are inscribed in the red brickwork of the attractive 17th century building. |
Now owned by the National Trust, Chartwell near Westerham,
was home to Sir Winston Churchill from 1924 until his death
in 1965. |
A romantic double moated castle the history of which stretches
back over seven centuries. Hever Castle is best known as the
childhood home of Anne Bolyne and Henry VIII is known to have
visited her here during their long courtship.
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