Location: Sevenoaks District
Top Things to do in Sevenoaks District
Things to do in Sevenoaks District, England: The Best Historic Sites
Sevenoaks is a local government district in Kent, England, in the far west of the county. Its council is based in the town of Sevenoaks.
Restaurants in Sevenoaks District
1. Ightham Mote
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,296 reviews
Ightham Mote is a magical 14th century moated manor house, surrounded by beautiful gardens, lakes and woodland walks. Built nearly 700 years ago, the house has been owned by medieval knights, courtiers to Henry VIII and high-society Victorians. Highlights include the picturesque gardens, courtyard, Great Hall, crypt, Tudor painted ceiling, Grade I listed dog kennel.
Reviewed By bdon257 - Morpeth, United Kingdom
This was another National Trust property we had wanted to visit for many years and at last we were able to do so.it did not disappoint, in fact it exceeded our expectations. In a sheltered valley location the half timbered and moated house has been subject to a £10 million restoration and it is in a perfect state for future generations. A great part of the house is open and pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable volunteers are available in most rooms to inform visitors and answer questions. A beautiful and historic house which is well worth visiting.
2. Knole - National Trust
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,167 reviews
Reviewed By abouts2017
We visited knole house recently and found it a very pleasant day out, it's a large national trust house with the usual items to see inside paintings furniture ect, the grounds are very extensive and the deer tame , on the day we visited it was very warm which made it all the more beautiful.
3. Chartwell
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,029 reviews
Chartwell House, gardens, shop, cafe, toilets and car park have now reopened. Tickets for entry to the Car Park and gardens must be pre-booked via the National Trust Chartwell web-site. For entry to the House upgrade your ticket on arrival. The House tickets are limited in order to allow for social distancing.
Reviewed By EllenMay2013 - Colchester, United Kingdom
Visited Chartwell on the hoof when dropping my car in to a local car roof repairer. £15.50 per adult without gift aid. £4 all-day parking. You are given a slot to visit the house to keep crowds moving. However very few other visitors at this time of year when the kids are about to return to school to avoid the anticipated huge crowds the rest of the year so strongly recommend visiting end August or Sept. Beautiful property, very very cosy and intimate. You can see how Churchill would have cherished this retreat from the pressures of State. You can visit Clemmy's bedroom, the Library, Drawing and Dining rooms all very tastefully decorated, as well as Churchill's art studio and his works. Currently images and commentaries on his life in an exhibition. Cafe on site but how this would deal with massive numbers of visitors we have utterly no idea as service was unbearably slow even with virtually no one else in the queue.
4. Penshurst Place & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 580 reviews
Discover the beauty and tranquillity of this enchanting historic family home and gardens, once the property of Henry VIII. With a unique medieval Baron's Hall, staterooms, and intimate walled Tudor gardens, that have colour and variety throughout the seasons. Penshurst Place is great for a family day out, with a large wooden Adventure Playground, Toy Museum, Woodland Trail, Garden Restaurant, Porcupine Pantry Coffee Shop, a Gift Shop (open all year) and an events calendar full of entertainment.
Reviewed By 6keelym - North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Our 2nd visit to this beautiful house and gardens , the gardens are absolutely stunning and lovely to explore with plenty of places to quietly sit and enjoy the surroundings, all staff were very helpful and the cafe enjoyable even with the restrictions in place , cant wait to visit again
5. Lullingstone Roman Villa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 334 reviews
Reviewed By 92stem - Burnham, United Kingdom
Lullingstone Roman villa is an English Heritage site, and as such is free for members, but a rather expensive £9.90 for adults with a £3.00 car park fee in Autumn 2020. The remains of the villa are housed in an enclosed building with entry through the shop/ticket office. Once inside you walk around three sides of the villa with an upstairs gallery on one side. There are plenty of information boards and exhibits on the walkways with a short video on the history of the site that plays regularly on a screen hung above the villa excavations. Not a massive site, so easily covered in an hour or so. Well worth a visit if you have English Heritage membership.
6. Quebec House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 223 reviews
Quebec House is closed until further notice. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused. Please keep checking the website and social media for any further updates.
Reviewed By 452geoffm - Bangor, United Kingdom
Approaching this elegant red brick house along a busman road was a novel experience : National Trust properties I've previously visited have tended to be substantial mansions in their own extensive grounds. Once inside, however,and having been charmingly welcomed, thoughts of its size gave way to interest in General James Wolfe ( whose childhood home this was) and mounts of his life and, in particular to the battle, he'd unexpectedly won against the French at the Canadian town after whom this house has been named. Our enthusiastic tour guide, Nick, was a source of knowledge - about the different Centuries during which the hiyuse was constructed, and the minutiae of facts about the 1738 battle. Afterwards, an opportunity to sample freshly coked samples of period delicacies was a sweet treat. Altogether, well worth a visit.
