Things to do in Staplehurst

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1. Leeds Castle

Leeds Castle is one of Kent’s most famous historic gems. It is surrounded on all sides by a picturesque lake, wildlife and scenic nature. With its museums, mazes, gardens and playgrounds, the site offers entertainment to suit visitors of almost any age.
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Leeds Castle which includes a castle and heritage architecture

2. Bodiam Castle

Bodiam Castle is one of the most stunning castles in England. With its moat, circular stone towers and battlements, the medieval structure appears to have come straight out of a fairytale. Investigate its rooms, climb up the towers for superb views and take part in a range of activities.
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Bodiam Castle showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and chateau or palace

3. Historic Dockyard Chatham

The Historic Dockyard of Chatham contains over 80 acres (32 hectares) of historically significant buildings, galleries and wartime ships. Its 400 years assisting the Royal Navy, from Tudor times to the 20th century, has given the Historic Dockyard a rich maritime heritage for visitors to discover.
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Historic Dockyard Chatham

4. Great Dixter House and Gardens

Great Dixter House and Gardens is the former family home of gardening writer Christopher Lloyd, an influential figure in 20th-century horticulture. Explore the one-of-a-kind manor house, a hodgepodge of three different structures. Study the design, plant choice and color combinations of the exemplary gardens.
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Great Dixter House and Gardens featuring flowers, heritage elements and a park

5. Pantiles

The heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, the Pantiles is an elegant pedestrianized promenade lined with 17th-century buildings. Wander down its wide lanes, browse upscale shops and sample the Pantiles’ mineral-rich water from Chalybeate Spring.
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Pantiles showing signage

What to do in Staplehurst

Popular places to visit

Penshurst Place and Gardens which includes a fountain and a garden

Penshurst Place and Gardens

Explore this 14th-century Elizabethan manor with its long history, walled gardens, children’s playgrounds and scenic picnic areas.

Penshurst Place and Gardens
Hop Farm Family Park which includes zoo animals and land animals

Hop Farm Family Park

Let the kids enjoy a blend of adventure, magic and wildlife with a scenic backdrop of rolling hills and forests at this park east of Tonbridge.

Hop Farm Family Park
Tonbridge Castle

Tonbridge Castle

Tonbridge Castle is just one of the places to see in Tonbridge, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Tonbridge Castle
Haysden Country Park

Haysden Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Haysden Country Park, a lovely green space in Tonbridge. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Haysden Country Park

Balfour Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Balfour Winery during your travels to Tonbridge. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Balfour Winery

The Hop Farm Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at The Hop Farm Country Park, a lovely green space in Tonbridge. Check out the spas and lively bars in this quaint area.

The Hop Farm Country Park

All Saints' Tudeley

Learn about the local history of Tudeley when you take a trip to All Saints' Tudeley. Check out the spas and lively bars in this quaint area.

All Saints' Tudeley

Wear 'm Out Play Centre

Enjoy an outing to Wear 'm Out Play Centre during your stay in Tonbridge. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Wear 'm Out Play Centre

Santa's Magical Kingdom

Enjoy an outing to Santa's Magical Kingdom during your stay in Tonbridge. Check out the spas and lively bars in this quaint area.

Santa's Magical Kingdom