Attractions in Headcorn & Things to Do in Headcorn
(and nearby)

Sissinghurst Castle Garden (3 Miles)*
Sissinghurst Gardens in Kent was the creation of author Vita Sackville-West and her husband, Harold Nicolson, MP, in the 1930's. Vita inherited Sissinghurst Castle in the 1930s.
Hole Park Gardens (6 Miles)*
Hole Park Gardens are situated on the edge of the picturesque Weald village of Rolvenden. A family owned estate Hole Park has been owned by the Barham family for the past four generations.
Kent and East Sussex Railway (6 Miles)*
Economic pressures forced British Railways to withdraw the passenger service in 1954. Volunteers got together and, in 1974, re-opened a section of the line. The railway now runs for almost 11 miles, making it one of the longest such lines in the UK.
Boughton Monchelsea Place (6 Miles)*
Boughton Monchelsea Place is a lovely Elizabethan Manor House, dating from 1567.
Leeds Castle (7 Miles)*
Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, a visit to Leeds Castle is full of discovery.
Smallhythe Place (8 Miles)*
Smallhythe Place is the perfect place for theatre lovers who will be both surprised and charmed by the contents of this 16th century farm house in its quiet rural setting.
Finchcocks (9 Miles)*
Finchcocks is a fine early Georgian manor in a beautiful unspoilt setting which houses a magnificent collection of some ninety historical keyboard instruments.
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest (9 Miles)*
Open all year, Bedgebury is the perfect place to walk, cycle, ride or play in a spectacular world of trees.
Marle Place Garden and Gallery (9 Miles)*
Marle Place is a peaceful, privately owned garden with ten acres of formal planting and many more acres of woodland and orchard.
South of England Rare Breeds Centre (9 Miles)*
Have you ever tickled a sheep under the chin, scratched a pig's ear, or patted a golden goat? You can at the Rare Breeds Centre, the home of friendly animals.
Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery (9 Miles)*
This exceptionally fine regional museum housed in Chillington Manor a delightful Elizabethan manor house, boasts a rich and impressive variety of historical objects, fine art and natural history.
Scotney Castle (9 Miles)*
A visit to Scotney Castle is a great 2-for-1 deal. Start with the 19th century "new" neo-Tudor style house which was built for Edward Hussey in 1837.
Bodiam Castle (10 Miles)*
A castle always makes an exciting day out, and Bodiam Castle in East Sussex is no exception.
Kent Life (11 Miles)*
There's so much new to do at Kent's premier heritage farm attraction with 28 acres of fun which includes our timed-daily activities
Pashley Manor Gardens (11 Miles)*
'One of the finest Gardens in England' Pashley offers a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping, imaginative plantings and fine old trees, fountains, springs and large ponds with interest and colour throughout the year.
Doddington Place Gardens (11 Miles)*
The lovely landscaped gardens are set in the grounds of an imposing Victorian mansion and cover ten acres.
Belmont House and Garden (11 Miles)*
The unique Georgian house of Belmont, set in beautiful gardens and surrounded by classical English country parkland, commands stunning views of the rolling Kent countryside.
Bayham Abbey (12 Miles)*
Come and enjoy this romantic Abbey ruin, set in the picturesque valley of the River Teise, in the heart of the Weald.
Willesborough Windmill (12 Miles)*
Willesborough is one of the largest smock mills in the south of England. The Mill, a Grade II listed building, was built in 1869 and had enough power to turn four mill stones.
Dolphin Yard Sailing Barge Museum (14 Miles)*
Unfortunately the museum was destroyed by fire on Sunday October 26th
Story of Rye (14 Miles)*
700 years of Rye history are brought to life in this fascinating and informative show, centred on the beautifully crafted model created to show Rye as it was in the early 19th century.
Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (14 Miles)*
Brenzett Museum is a unique collection of wartime equipment, remains recovered from aircraft crash sites and memorabilia collected and donated to the Museum since its formation in 1972.
Great Comp Garden (15 Miles)*
Set in the heart of the Garden of England and surrounding a 17th century house, Great Comp Garden is the delightful creation of Roderick and Joy Cameron, their having moved to Great Comp in 1957.
Tonbridge Castle (15 Miles)*
Medieval Gatehouse and Motte and Bailey Castle Grounds.
Batemans (15 Miles)*
The homely sandstone house of Bateman's was the former home of Rudyard Kipling from 1902 to 1936. Literary fans will recognize the house which is mentioned in his autobiography.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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