English Heritage sites near Shipbourne Parish

Old Soar Manor

OLD SOAR MANOR

2 miles from Shipbourne 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

ST LEONARD'S TOWER

6 miles from Shipbourne Parish

An early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep, surviving almost to its original height.

Lullingstone Roman Villa

LULLINGSTONE ROMAN VILLA

9 miles from Shipbourne 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

EYNSFORD CASTLE

9 miles from Shipbourne 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.

Bayham Old Abbey

BAYHAM OLD ABBEY

10 miles from Shipbourne 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.

Kit's Coty House and Little Kit's Coty House

KIT'S COTY HOUSE AND LITTLE KIT'S COTY HOUSE

11 miles from Shipbourne Parish

The remains of two megalithic 'dolmen' burial chambers. Impressive Kit's Coty has three uprights and a massive capstone: Little Kit's Coty, alias the Countless Stones, is now a jumble of sarsens.



Pubs in Shipbourne Parish

Chaser

Stumble Hill, Shipbourne, TN11 9PE
(01732) 810360
thechaser.co.uk

Large and impressive building with a tile hung exterior and white veranda at the front, located with a commanding view over the common. Part of the small Whiting & Hammond chain, this is a food-led pub with plenty of seating intermingled wi...
Kentish Rifleman

Roughway Lane, Dunk's Green, TN11 9RU
(01732) 810727
thekentishrifleman.co.uk

Located in the Kent Downs AONB this 16th century pub is a welcoming stop if you're walking the 108 mile Greensand Way. An attractive destination all year round, offering a warm and friendly open fire in the winter, and a pretty beer garden...