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As of July 2025 the Villa is intermittently open, and free as walking around at ground level is not permitted (issues with mould). You can, however, see the site from a viewing window, & be told the history of the place. Stuart was my "guide" and was highly knowledgable and interesting.

Not visited

Old Soar Manor is an English Heritage property, owned and maintained by the National Trust. Located near Plaxtol, Kent, England, it is a small 13th century stone manor house. It is listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England.[1] Built in 1290, the manor originally belonged to the Culpepper family. The centre of the house was originally the great hall but this no longer exists, as it was demolished in 1780 and replaced with the red-brick farmhouse on the site. The farmhouse is Grade II listed.[2][3] Visitors today can see the solar, latrine and chapel which remain

Rochester is a great town for sightseeing and cafe stops, a must visit on a ride from London to Kent (or back). Castle Hill is one of the highlights, with a great view of the castle and the cathedral.

Lullingstone Country Park is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The park is home to diverse flora and fauna and features trails that wind through ancient woodlands and grasslands. As well as this, it's home to Lullingstone Castle, a historic manor house with a unique World Garden. This garden showcases plants from around the globe and is a testament to the adventurous spirit of the owners who collected them.

Ightham Mote is a medieval moted manor house owned and managed by the National Trust. It was built almost 700 years ago and houses a collection of interesting objects and art. The property has gardens and a wider estate which you can visit if you wish. It's paid entry unless you are a NT member. There's also a cafe and shop on site which makes it a great place to either start a run or stop at halfway. If you're running here, the most obvious loop starts at Ightham Mote, Knole or Sevenoaks station and follows the Greensand Way. There are lots of other options within the 580-acre (235 ha) estate to explore if you fancy staying local.

It's just idyllic and the cafe is not bad either

A stunning 14th-century moated manor, Igtham Mote lays claim to being one of the most beautiful country houses in England. In the care of the National Trust, it is surrounded by gardens, lakes and woodlands. For more information, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/ightham-mote