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Sevenoaks is a town in Kent, in the South East of England. Sevenoaks is a fairly traditional market town, although these days, given its proximity to London, it is known largely as a commuter town. It is the perfect place to explore the Darenth Valley, especially if you like gentle country walks with plenty of rustic pubs along the way.
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One of the great treasure houses of England, set in a magnificent deer park. Built in the 15th century and altered only in 1603, it has remained untouched since.
Family home of Sir Winston Churchill, with magnificent views over the Weald of Kent. Car park (for countryside access) open daily 8AM-5PM.
for walking, sailing and fishing. Includes a wildlife reserve
A 13th-century castle once home to Anne Boleyn. Superb example of a Tudor manor house with plenty of history related to Henry VIII. Well maintained landscaped Italian style garden restored by William Waldorf Astor in the early 1900s. There are also special events from March to October.
It is described as being the most perfect surviving example of a Tudor village in the United Kingdom. Much of the village is owned by The National Trust. The Chiding Stone from which the village derives its name is a large sandstone rock formation, and tradition asserts that the stone was used as a seat of judgement, mainly to remonstrate overbearing local wives.
This parish church is a beautiful Grade II* listed sandstone church and is, perhaps, the fourth built on the site. In the churchyard is a mausoleum dating from 1736 built by Henry Streatfeild; leading down into the family vault beneath which has a through flow of air provided by vents in two false altar tombs. The church was almost destroyed by a lightning fire in 1624.
Open to the public and houses Buddhist, Egyptian and Japanese artefact collections; the Japanese collection is exceptionally fine. The house dates back to the early 1500s, owned by the Streatfeild family and in the early 1800s was Gothicised by Henry Streatfeild with a new ashlar castellated exterior. The castle was sold to Lord Astor in 1938, and then served as a base for military forces during the Second World War. It then became Long Dene school until 1954 when the school was closed. The collections were assembled at startlingly low cost by Denys Eyre Bower, who bought the Castle with a bank loan, and was subsequently imprisoned on an absurd charge of attempting to murder his fiancee, who claimed Italian nobility but was in fact from Balham. The extraordinary story is told by Mary Eldridge in her book "Beyond Belief".
See the deer
A three-day event of fitness and partying on St Clere Estate, Heaverham. The next is 12th–14th July 2024.
16th-century gastro-pub
A very good restaurant.
It specialises in seafood, and long waiting times. Don't be put off by this as you will always be told how long it will take for your food to arrive before you order. It is usually worth the wait.
A local charitable cafe, serve amazing homemade ice-cream with new flavours every week.
A country pub with plentiful outdoor seating overlocking the sailing lake.
16th-century Grade II.
The Black Boy
Wooden panelled 16th-century pub with outdoor seating in the shopping precinct selling Shepherd Neame Beer, all day breakfasts and burgers.
Spoons
JD Wetherspoon
Once famed for its quiet, dimly lit atmosphere and good ales, it is now a Chef & Brewer chain pub/restaurant.
It is generally full of a younger crowd of locals. It regularly shows sporting events on television.
A really local pub, where you will be greeted by the local farmers, dogs and families enjoying everything from their own beer festival to a bit of folk singing.
Pillered Inn with a country house like interior
A pub and micro brewery facing the cricket green that servers 2 German Beers including WeissBier
Set a little outside the Town Centre, this casual budget hotel is 2-minute walk from Sevenoaks train station.
By train
Fare and timetable information is available from South East Trains.
By bus
Arriva is the bus company that operates in Sevenoaks. Timetables and fares are available on their website. Buy your ticket from the driver when you board the bus.
By taxi
The main taxi rank is at the train station, although you can order a taxi by telephone to pick you up from anywhere.
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