Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks The town is named after seven oak trees that were planted in Knole Park on the edge of town in the Middle Ages. Much later, in 1909, seven oak trees were planted to commemorate the coronation of Edward VII on the northern edge of The Vine, a landmark cricket ground in the centre of town, one of the oldest in the country. Six of these mighty oaks were lost in the great storm of 1987. One of Britain's most impressive stately homes is in the heart of Sevenoaks: the vast, enchanting...
Shoreham
The village of Shoreham sits beside the River Darenth as it winds through the North Downs and is situated six miles north of Sevenoaks, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, renowned for its stunning Lavender fields. Reputed to be the most bombed village in Britain, the famous great white cross cut in the chalk hillside is a monument to commemorate the dead of the First World War. The fascinating Shoreham Aircraft Museum holds hundreds of aviation relics. The village has a primary school,...