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Friel on Friday… Coopers Mansion House
Friel on Friday... Discover the hidden story of the eighteenth century mansion house that forms part of Coopers School. Learn of the connection with Downton Abbey and how a toilet came to be named after a prime minister! With Joanna Friel, Heritage Rep for...
read moreFriel on Friday… School Road
Friel on Friday... School Road. With its primary school, a pub and a Victorian workhouse, I know which one I'd rather be in! See the pit where the children play and learn about one tragic pupil who became a victim of the Titanic disaster. With Joanna Friel, Heritage...
read moreFriel on Friday… Bullers Wood
Friel on Friday... Bullers Wood Once a family home decorated by William Morris, scene of family tradegy but now a peaceful place for vistors to enjoy. Who called this place 'ghastly'? Not us! With Joanna Friel, Heritage Rep for the Chislehurst Society and filmed...
read moreThe History of Chislehurst
Chislehurst is simply steeped in history. It was once home to the famous Walsingham family at Scadbury, played host to Louis Napoleon III who died here in exile in 1873 and the town received visits from Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria. We were also the home to...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst is… V&A Museum of Childhood
Just 30 minutes from Chislehurst is....V&A Museum of Childhood It was a cold, damp Sunday and we were keen to tire out, sorry, stimulate and educate our two children. Something new, not too far, easy to time with the little ones nap, easy access and plenty to keep the...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst is… AHOY! Childrens Gallery
30 minutes from Chislehurst is....AHOY! Childrens Gallery So, this time it’s raining and we need to find an indoor activity for Ted and Henry. Wet, soggy, rainy days are always the worst for entertaining the under 5’s. But I do believe we found the answer and yes,...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst is… Godstone Farm
Just 30 minutes from Chislehurst is....Godstone Farm So, initially I didn’t think this trip would fall within the 30 minutes criteria but it does – just. I timed this one from the petrol station on Perry St to Godstone Farm. We left at 10.31am and were pulling into...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst is…Trosley Country Park
Just 30 minutes from Chislehurst is...Trosley Country Park Just 30 minutes from Chislehurst is Trosley Country Park which is in the village of Vigo, just off the M20 and not far from the M25. We timed the journey and it was only 25 minutes in the car from Chislehurst...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst is… Lullingstone Castle
Just 30 minutes from Chislehurst is...Lullingstone Castle In this instalment of just 30 minutes, I was given a great tip by a friend about this little gem of a place near Eynsford. It is well within the 30 minutes radius and we only counted 20 minutes on the clock...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst is… High Elms Country Park
Just 30 minutes from Chislehurst is....High Elms Country Park It is a beautiful day and this is one of those days when you must get the children out in the sunshine and I like to think of them having an Enid Blyton day – rolling down hills and having a mini adventure...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst is….The Discover Children’s Story Centre
Just 30 minutes from Chislehurst is....The Discover Children's Story Centre It is that time of year when it is wet and cold outside and the kids need to be entertained. A walk in the countryside would be just too miserable and you’ve exhausted the soft play options in...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst is… Chilled in a Field Festival
Just 30 minutes from Chislehurst is...Chilled in a Field Festival Before the advent of my wonderful children, I ventured to many music events and festivals but post children, it has to be said, this has rather fallen away stroke altogether disappeared. Those heady...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst is… Kemnal Estate
Just 30 minutes from Chislehurst is...the Kemnal Estate If like me, you are looking for somewhere to take the kids to see the Bluebells, don't be sucked in by the commercial attractions selling the Bluebell experience. This one is right on our doorstep, just off...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst…
We love Chislehurst and the surrounding areas. We have put together a series of places to visit within 30 minutes of Chislehurst. [vc_row][vc_column][td_block_11 custom_title="30 minutes from Chislehurst" category_id="52" limit="20"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_column...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst is… Haysden Country Park
Just 30 minutes from Chislehurst is...Haysden Country Park All in, traffic being good, this one will probably take you about 40 minutes to get to, just west of Tonbridge. Haysden Coutry Park is a pleasant morning or afternoon out with the kids that takes in the...
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