쉬운 스마든 주변 하이킹 및 워킹 코스

locals have done a fantastic job of highlighting history with plaques all over the town.

The trail goes right through cornfields as far as the eye can see. It's not often you can walk through cornfields. It's also so quiet and without a horde of people.

A visit is always worthwhile

There is no castle or large country house here, but there are some interesting buildings. The site of Sissinghurst Castle Garden was once a Saxon pig farm, it would originally have been called 'Saxenhurst', where 'hurst' meant forest. The Tudor buildings were used as a prison for up to 3,000 French sailors captured by the British during the Seven Years' War, between 1756-63. For months, the prisoners were held in horrible, smelly conditions, in 'cells' with little access to fresh air, clean water or adequate food. The sailors called Sissinghurst 'le chateau', hence the inclusion of 'castle' in the name, although this is not a direct translation. (National Trust)

The Sissinghurst orchard is truly peaceful and calming. It has a unique atmosphere with its laden fruit trees, freshly mown paths and its picturesque hayfield, which in summer is an orchestra of crickets and towering grasses rustling in the summer breeze. Being the only informal area in the garden, it provides a connection and match with the surrounding Kentish landscape, making it seem as if the landscape, which Vita and Harold always had a deep love for, is within the garden. (National Trust)

The ranger team designed and built the birdhouse from Sissinghurst oak. All 'bird watchers' among you can now watch the comings and goings of our feathered friends in peace and comfort. The birdhouse is located on the long estate walk, near the bottom of the vegetable garden. (National Trust)

From this place you have a beautiful view of Sissinghurst Castle and the surrounding area. It is the highest point on the Sissinghurst Castle Garden and Estate walk.

Worth the high entrance fee, the gardens are a dream in every season and very well maintained, the tower is worth climbing (and you can see Vita's study) The shop is great, the café has... Hmmm... potential.