Goudhurst Blue Bells

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A lovely spring day, the perfect time for a walk around the village of Goudhurst in Kent. The Blue Bells and apple blossom are perfect! 51.11306 0.4579469999999901

Walmer Castle

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Walmer Castle is another gun fortress located on the Kent coast. Unlike the nearby Deal Castle it has been extensively modified and converted into a country house complete with beautiful gardens. It also has a rich history and is closely … Continue reading

Deal Castle

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Deal Castle is a gun fortress dating to the reign of Henry VIII. It was built to defend the Kent coast from French invasion! Situated right on the coast it’s an interesting place to look around as it hasn’t been … Continue reading

Western Heights Fortress

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Western Heights is somewhere that has totally escaped my notice. Perched on a hill directly opposite Dover Castle these enormour brick lined defences make up one of the largest Napolionic fortrresses in Europe. Although varoius parts are closed to the … Continue reading

Dover Castle

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Dover Castle was always one of my favourite places to visit as a child. I remeber running around the passageways and walls for hours. A more recent visit reminded my why I enjoyed it so much. Great views and a … Continue reading

Ightham Mote

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Igtham Mote is one of Kents best National Trust properties. The site doesn’t have the gardens of some others but the house is quite beautiful, especially on a (finally!) sunny day. 51.258316305748885 0.27006646153267866

Charing Races 2013

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An Easter tradition, the trip to the Ashford Valley Hunt Point to Point racing. Despite the recent wet weather the chalk ensured the racing was very good on the course at Charing in Kent. 51.215396309690846 0.7893703280028603

Lympne Churchyard

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Lympne is more famous for is wildlife park but the church just next to Lympne Castle gives excellent views over the whole of Romney Marsh. It also has lots of snowdrops. 51.072868198955774 1.0262625915405579