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Royal Oak Hotel In Sevenoaks
Tourist Attractions Near Sevenoaks
Below is a list of the nearest and most popular tourist attractions to the Royal
Oak Hotel:
Knole House
Located opposite the Royal Oak Hotel, Knole House is set in a magnificent 1,000-acre
deer park and is one of England's greatest show houses. Built between 1456 and 1486,
the beautiful house boasts a rare collection of Royal Stuart furniture, important
portraits by Van Dyck, Gainsborough and Reynolds, important 17th-century tapestries
and was the birthplace of novelist and poet Vita Sackville-West.
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Knole House
Distance to Royal Oak Hotel: 1 mile
Tonbridge Castle
The 11th century Tonbridge Castle in Kent was originally built in 1070 and was designed
to protect the Norman invaders from a restive native population. Used as a quarry
in its passed, it was not until the 1950s that the castle was thought worth restoring,
and in 1992 the castle opened as a tourist attraction.
Surrounded by 14 acres of beautiful grounds, Tonbridge Castle boasts Kent's best
example of a Motte-and-Bailey Gatehouse which is among the finest in England. The
castle is owned and operated by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and has 900
years of rich English history featuring kings and archbishops, tyrants and heroes,
murderers and mercenaries.
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Tonbridge Castle
Distance to Royal Oak Hotel: 6.4 miles
Squerryes Court & Gardens
A beautiful 17th century manor house built in 1681; the magnificent residence of
Squerryes Court has been the Warde family home since 1731 and sits within 20 acres
of attractive and historic gardens. The attractive gardens feature thousands of
daffodils, carpets of bluebells and old roses, and the grounds have fine views to
the hills beyond. The grounds also feature a lake, restored parterres and an 18th
century dovecote. Inside the house is an important collection of Italian, 18th century
English and 17th century Dutch paintings, furniture, porcelain and tapestries acquired
and commissioned by the Warde family in the 18th century. John Warde purchased 93
of these paintings in the space of 25 years.
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Squerryes Court & Gardens
Distance to Royal Oak Hotel: 7.1 miles
Penshurst Place and Gardens
Set in rural Kent in the small village of Penshurst, surrounded by picturesque countryside
and parkland, the mediaeval Penshurst Place and Gardens has changed little over
the centuries. Dating from 1341, the house, built of local sandstone, features a
magnificent Barons Hall and retains the warmth and character of a family home.
One of the finest examples of 14th century architecture, the state-rooms are filled
with a remarkable collection of tapestries, paintings, furniture, porcelain and
armour. A new exhibition for 2007 was the 'From Daguerreotype to Digital - Photographs
from the Sidney Family Photographic Exhibition' which was a look into the photo
collections of the Sidney family from the past 150 years.
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Penshurst Place and Gardens
Distance to Royal Oak Hotel: 8.5 miles
Chiddingstone Castle
Situated in a beautiful Kent location within 35 acres of grounds and with a history
that can be traced back to the early 1500s, Chiddingstone Castle is one of the county's
hidden treasures. A member of the Historic Houses Association of Great Britain,
the castle was ooriginally a medieval manor and at the beginning of the 18th century
it was rebuilt as a Carolean mansion in the style of a castle, with towers, arched
windows and a gatehouse structure. Owned and lived in by a comprehensive mix of
people and families during its life, in the past the Castle has been a school and
headquarters to Canadian Armed Forces during the Second World War.
Read more about:
Chiddingstone Castle
Distance to Royal Oak Hotel: 8.7 miles
Hever Castle
Located in the small village of Hever in Kent is Hever Castle - an attractive fortified
manor house surrounded by a moat and set within 125 acres of gardens. The original
castle was built in 1270 and consisted of a massive gatehouse and walled bailey
which is approached by a wooden drawbridge.
In the early 1500s the Bullen family bought the castle, added a Tudor dwelling within
the walls and it became the childhood home of its most famous inhabitant, Anne Boleyn,
future wife of King Henry VIII and mother of Queen Elizabeth I. After she was executed
by Henry VIII, the castle was later passed into the ownership of his fourth wife,
Anne of Cleves. She remained at Hever Castle until her death in 1557, when the castle
was bought by the Waldegraves. Since 1983, the castle has been owned by Broadland
Properties Limited and open to the public.
Read more about:
Hever Castle
Distance to Royal Oak Hotel: 8.8 miles
Brands Hatch
The Royal Oak Hotel enjoys a close proximity to the world famous Brands Hatch Grand
Prix circuit. With events taking place on weekends during the motorsport season
from small club series to major international races such as the A1 Grand Prix and
World Touring Car Championship, Brands Hatch is a must visit for petrol heads!
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Brands Hatch
Distance to Royal Oak Hotel: 10.9 miles
The Hop Farm Country Park
The Hop Farm Country Park is one of Kent's most popular tourist attractions and
was once a working Hop farm. Set within 400 acres of unspoilt Kent countryside,
the picturesque setting is ideal for a relaxing and interesting family day out in
the Garden of England. The award winning visitor attraction features a number of
new attractions and facilities including new play areas and exhibitions. At the
Animal Farm you can meet a friendly assortment of animals including llamas, baby
reindeer, sheep, ducks, chickens and all manner of farmyard animals with a 'daily
encounter session'.
Read more about:
The Hop Farm Country Park
Distance to Royal Oak Hotel: 14.5 miles
Blue Water Shopping Centre
Bluewater shopping centre is also only 15 minutes away from the Royal Oak Hotel
by car. Address: Bluewater, Greenhithe, Kent DA9 9ST.
Distance to Royal Oak Hotel: 18 miles
Bewl Water
The largest stretch of open water in south east England, Bewl Water is a truly outstanding
venue for outdoor education and activity courses. Located in the heart of the High
Weald on the Kent and Sussex border, Bewl Water is situated among an area of outstanding
natural beauty. This picturesque location features a variety of wildlife and a stunning
natural rock formation, as well as the reservoir meaning it can cater for a variety
of activities. Windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, power boating, fishing, cycling and
walking, there is so much to do at Bewl Water.
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Bewl Water
Distance to Royal Oak Hotel: 18.6 miles
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle is located on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent. It
passed into royal hands in 1278 and became part of the Queen of England's dower
- the settlement widowed queens received upon the death of their husbands. For over
1000 years it has been home to royalty, lords and ladies and a visit will transported
you through 900 years of the castle's history; an eclectic mix of period architecture,
sumptuous interiors and family treasures waiting to be discovered.
Read more about:
Leeds Castle
Distance to Royal Oak Hotel: 24.5 miles
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Royal Oak Hotel, Sevenoaks
3 Star Hotel in Sevenoaks
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Hotel near Sevenoaks town centre
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Hotel near London Gatwick Airport (26 miles)
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Check-In from 3pm
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Check-Out by 11am
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24 Hour Reception
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Room Service
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Free Car Parking
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WiFi Internet (£10 for 24 hours)
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Satellite TV
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Wedding Receptions
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Conference Rooms
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Restaurant
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Bar
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Family Friendly Hotel
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Disabled Facilities
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No Smoking Hotel
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Royal Oak Hotel, High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1HY Phone: +44 (0)1732 451109 Fax: +44 (0)1732 740187 Online Booking Sabre GDS: 22510, Pegasus GDS: 24824, Worldspan GDS: 8404, Amadeus GDS: LON404, Galileo GDS: 46242.
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