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Hotels near Chiddingstone Castle
Brook Hotels have one hotel near Chiddingstone Castle, Kent.
Royal Oak Hotel, Sevenoaks
is approx. 9 miles from Chiddingstone Castle.
Chiddingstone Castle, Kent
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.
Nowadays the castle houses one of the most varied collections of Egyptian antiquities
in private ownership in the UK, bringing to life many aspects of ancient Egyptian
culture. Featuring artifacts from the Pre-Dynastic to Ptolemaic periods, the exhibition
guides you through the daily lives of ancient Egyptians, their professions, the
roles played by the pharaohs and the gods, and their perceptions of death and the
afterlife. Objects on display include: the beautiful "shabti" figures, which would
have been placed in the tombs of the deceased as companions or workers for the dead
in the afterlife and a 5000 year old funerary boat which also would have been placed
in a tomb for transport for the deceased to Abydos. There is also a mummified cat
surviving from approximately 150 BC on display. Chiddingstone Castle features a
stunning collection of Japanese lacquer, swords, armour and fine art, acknowledged
as one of the finest in Europe. There is also a fine Buddhist collection consisting
of Tibetan, Chinese and Japanese Buddhist statues, ceremonial musical instruments,
incense burners, shrines, charms, prayer wheels, Tibetan temple banners, and t'ankas.
Chiddingstone Castle has a fine collection of Stuart paintings and Stuart and Jacobite
including Stuart manuscripts and autographed letters, Jacobite memorabilia, portrait
miniatures, tobacco and snuff boxes, medals and coins, and books. Chiddingstone
Castle's charming location deep in the Kent countryside attracts many who want to
explore the extensive and picturesque Grade II listed gardens and perhaps enjoy
a picnic, those who want to admire the castle and those who want to enjoy a spot
of fishing on the 3.5 acre lake, naturally stocked with Bream, Perch and Carp, where
responsible Fishermen are welcomed. There are also many regular events held at Chiddingstone
Castle such as Easter hunts, farmers markets and art classes, and there is also
a charming cafe / tearoom and small shop. Whatever your interests, Chiddingstone
Castle is simply a delight and a great day out for the whole family.
Address
Chiddingstone Castle
Hill Hoath Road
Chiddingstone
Kent
TN8 7AD
Official website
www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk
Hotels Near Chiddingstone Castle...
Royal Oak Hotel In Sevenoaks
 Royal Oak Hotel
High Street
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 1HY
Tel: 01732 451109
Fax: 01732 740187
» Check Availability at: Royal Oak Hotel
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Royal Oak Hotel
Distance from Chiddingstone Castle: 8.7 Miles
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