Bough Beech Reservoir, Kent Downs

#28 among attractions in Kent Downs

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Bough Beech Reservoir is a 42-hectare nature reserve in Bough Beech, south-west of Sevenoaks in Kent. It is managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust. It is in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. ()

Elevation: 243 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°13'30"N, 0°8'28"E

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Kent Downs United Kingdom

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Bough Beech Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hever Castle, Chartwell, Knole House, Penshurst Place.

2.9 miSW
13th century castle and royal Tudor home
Hever Castle, Edenbridge
74 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Kentish countryside, Hever Castle is a stunning historical treasure located in the village of Hever, near Edenbridge, United Kingdom. This enchanting castle, which dates back to the 13th century, is most famous for being the childhood home of...
2.8 miNW
Sir Winston Churchill's longtime home
Chartwell, Westerham
73 min walk • Chartwell, nestled in the lush greenery of Westerham, United Kingdom, is a historical site that draws visitors from around the world. This elegant country house was the family home of Sir Winston Churchill, Britain's revered Prime Minister during the Second World War.
4 miNE
History museum, Museum, Historical place
Knole House, Sevenoaks
101 min walk • Knole House, nestled in the lush greenery of Sevenoaks, United Kingdom, is a quintessential example of England's rich architectural heritage. This stately home, with its origins dating back to the mid-15th century, stands as a testament to the country's storied past.
3.9 miSE
Historical place, History museum, Museum
Penshurst Place, Tonbridge
101 min walk • Penshurst Place is a historic building near Tonbridge, Kent, 32 miles south east of London, England. It is the ancestral home of the Sidney family, and was the birthplace of the great Elizabethan poet, courtier and soldier, Sir Philip Sidney.
4 miSE
Church
St John the Baptist
102 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the United Kingdom, St John the Baptist church stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of religious architecture and community spirit. This historic church, often the centerpiece of its locality, offers a serene and spiritual respite from...
2.7 miS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Chiddingstone Castle, Sevenoaks
70 min walk • Chiddingstone Castle is situated in the village of Chiddingstone, near Edenbridge, Kent, England, 35 miles south-southeast of London and in the upper valley of the River Medway.
3.8 miSW
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Eden Valley Museum, Edenbridge
98 min walk • The Eden Valley Museum is a local history museum housed within a preserved example of Kentish vernacular architecture that has been Grade II* Listed. It is in the High Street of the historic market town of Edenbridge, Kent.
4.2 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Vine Cricket Ground, Sevenoaks
107 min walk • The Vine Cricket Ground, also known as Sevenoaks Vine, is one of the oldest cricket venues in England. It was given to the town of Sevenoaks in Kent in 1773 by John Frederick Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset and owner of nearby Knole House. The land is thought to have possibly been used as a vineyard for the Archbishops of Canterbury.
3.6 miN
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Dryhill Nature Reserve, Kent Downs
91 min walk • Dryhill is an 11.7-hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the western outskirts of Sevenoaks in Kent. It is a Geological Conservation Review site, and an area of 9.5 hectares is a Local Nature...
2.1 miNW
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Great Comp Garden, Kent Downs
53 min walk • Great Comp Garden is a Georgian farmhouse and garden, located on Comp Lane near the hamlet of Comp in Kent, England. It was developed by Roderick and Joyce Cameron in the 1950s, and features an Italian garden.
5.4 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Oast Theatre, Tonbridge
138 min walk • The Oast Theatre is situated on the outskirts of Tonbridge, Kent. It is a small theatre that is based in an old oast house. It is home to the Tonbridge Theatre and Arts Club. The theatre seats 112 people.