There’s little more romantic than a beautiful castle, and there are many near Stable Oak Cottages. Why not combine your stay with us with a stroll around a charming castle?
For quicker links to information on the castles near Stable Oak Cottages, please click on the links below:
- Leeds Castle
- Rochester Castle
- Canterbury Castle
- Dover Castle
Leeds Castle
Distance from Stable Oak Cottages: 1.2 miles/5 mins drive
A little history…
Leeds Castle is a Norman castle built in 1119. It was originally used as a stronghold until it was made into a home in the 13th Century. The beautiful castle seen today dates mostly from the 19th Century having been remodelled.
Things to do…
Leeds Castle offers a lot to do for the whole family:
- Wander around the beautiful castle grounds, where an annual triathlon is held (and the mote is used as a pool!).
- Challenge your friends and family to see who can be the first to get to the centre of the maze. Then, visit the underground grotto.
- Take in a falconry display.
To find out more about Leeds Castle please click here.
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Rochester Castle
Distance from Stable Oak Cottages: 14.9 miles/25 mins drive
A little history…
Rochester Castle was built as a tower-keep in 1127 to help stop invasions into south-east England. Although the castle has seen much damage it is still a beautiful castle and also offers stunning views of the river and surrounding area.
Things to do…
Apart from a beautiful castle, Rochester has a lot to offer visitors:
- Visit Rochester Cathedral, a Grade I listed building, attend services and even have a cup of tea in the crypt café.
- Go shopping on Rochester high street, which has a number of unique shops, cafés and restaurants and even holds an annual Dickens Festival.
- Visit the Rochester Guildhall Museum, another Grade I listed building. The museum has many exhibitions and even boasts a full-size reconstruction of part of a Medway prison hulk!
To find out more about Rochester Castle please click here.
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Canterbury Castle
Distance from Stable Oak Cottages: 20.6 miles/35 mins drive
A little history…
Like the castles in Leeds and Rochester, Canterbury Castle is a Norman-era castle and was built to protect the road from Dover to London. What remains now is part of the castle keep, and is open all year round to visitors. Whilst it may not be traditionally beautiful, it certainly has its own charm!
Things to do…
Once you’ve finished admiring Canterbury Castle, there are many other attractions in the city to keep you busy:
- Canterbury Cathedral is part of a World Heritage Site, and is the site of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury (1161 – 1170).
- Canterbury high street has something for everyone from quirky lop-sided bookshops to mainstream cafés and restaurants.
- Westgate Gardens are a beautiful place for a stroll, and even boast an Oriental plane tree thought to be over 200 years old!
To find out more about Canterbury Castle please click here.
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Dover Castle
Distance from Stable Oak Cottages: 39 miles/45 mins drive
A little history…
Dover Castle, also a Norman castle, has been described as the ‘key to England’ because of its location on the south-east coast of England. It is the largest castle in England, and surrounded by a beautiful landscape – you won’t be sorry to make the trip from Stable Oak Cottages!
Things to do…
Apart from take in the breathtaking views of both the castle and surrounding landscape, there’s a lot to do in Dover:
- Eat fish and chips in one of the many takeaway restaurants along the seafront in Dover.
- Explore part of the North Downs Way by the White Cliffs of Dover.
- Visit Fan Bay Deep Shelter, a series of tunnels built as shelter for gun battery soldiers during the Second World War.
To find out more about Dover Castle please click here.
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BOOK YOUR STAY
To book your superb stay at Stable Oak Cottages, please click on the button below. If you have any questions before booking, please contact Laurain on tel: 01622 859720 or email: enquiries@stableoakcottages.co.uk
Wow – what a great idea of things to do during our stay! Can’t wait to enjoy some well-needed r&r at the cottages and get some culture in too! 🙂