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Kent Life
Award winning open-air museum, home to an outstanding collection of historic buildings. These include oast house, granary, barn, hopper's huts, farmhouses, village hall, cottages and chapel. Hop, herb and kitchen gardens. Farm animals, children's playground, riverboat service. Licensed tearooms and shop.
Opening Times
2006 Opening 13 Feb 2006 - 4 Nov 2006
2008 Opening 12 Feb 2007 - 8 Nov 2007
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | from £7.00 to £7.50 per ticket |
| Concession | from £5.20 to £6.00 per ticket |
| Child (3 - 15) | from £5.00 to £5.20 per ticket |
| Under 3 | free |
Road Directions
Leave the M20 at jct 6 and follow the A229 towards Maidstone.
Public Transport Directions
Just under 2 miles from Maidstone East Railway Station.
The Kentish Lady sails from outside the Archbishop’s Palace in the centre of Maidstone, just five minutes walk from Maidstone West, 10 minutes from Maidstone East and a few minutes from the Fremlins Shopping Centre. Please call: 01622 753 740 to check sailing times.
Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Family Fun
- Groups Accepted
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Outdoor Attraction
- Parking (free)
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Picnic Site
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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