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 National Trust property of Knole. Dating from the 1450s and famously sporting 365 rooms, 52 staircases and seven courtyards, here you'll wander through exquisite galleries, past shimmering silver, atmospheric portraits and fine fabrics. Then head through the sunlit orangery and into a 1000-acre park dotted with gnarled trees and herds of deer.
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