English Heritage sites near Hildenborough Parish
OLD SOAR MANOR
5 miles from Hildenborough Parish
A small but complete portion of a stone manor house built about 1290. The first floor 'solar' private chamber, with attendant chapel and garderobe, stands over a vaulted undercroft.
ST LEONARD'S TOWER
8 miles from Hildenborough Parish
An early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep, surviving almost to its original height.
BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
9 miles from Hildenborough Parish
Bayham Abbey makes a fascinating day out on the Kent Sussex border. The impressive ruins include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse.
LULLINGSTONE ROMAN VILLA
10 miles from Hildenborough Parish
Among the most outstanding Roman villa survivals in Britain, Lullingstone provides a unique all weather family day out. See fascinating Roman artifacts and enjoy a specially commissioned light show.
EYNSFORD CASTLE
10 miles from Hildenborough Parish
The substantial stone walls of a very early Norman 'enclosure castle', begun c.1085-7 and unusually little altered by later building works. This rare survival stands in an attractive village setting.
HOME OF CHARLES DARWIN - DOWN HOUSE
11 miles from Hildenborough Parish
Down House is a site of outstanding international significance. Here the famous scientist Charles Darwin lived with his family for forty years and worked on his revolutionary theories.
Churches in Hildenborough Parish
St John's Church Hildenborough
Pubs in Hildenborough Parish
Cinnamon Square
Rings Hill, Hildenborough, TN11 8LX
(01732) 832944
thecinnamonsquare.co.uk
Cock Horse
Flying Dutchman
Half Moon
Hilden Park
Nizels Golf Club
Plough
Leigh Road, Hildenborough, TN11 9AJ
(01732) 832149
theploughatleigh.com