Royal Oak Hotel, Sevenoaks

Tourist Attractions Near Sevenoaks, Kent

Below is a list of the most popular tourist attractions near to the Royal Oak Hotel, Sevenoaks.

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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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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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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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.

Read more about: 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.

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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.

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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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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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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