Sevenoaks is a Town in the county of Kent.
Sevenoaks in Kent is a town Kent.
It is a very old town having been mentioned in an 8th-century charter given by Offa, King of Mercia to Beornrad, Bishop of Rochester.
Before being renamed sevenoaks it was known as Sevinhoak which means seven oaks because seven oak trees that were planted in celebration of the seventh century victory over the Saxons.
There are great places to visit near Sevenoaks including some great towns, historic buildings, beaches, parks, museums, castles, shopping centres, cities, ruins, country parks, lakes, coastal parks and airports.
Faversham, Broadstairs, St Peter's, Ramsgate, Chatham, Margate, and Dover are some of Sevenoaks best towns to visit near Sevenoaks.
There are a several good historic buildings in the Sevenoaks area like Nuckell's Alsmshouses, The Old Curiosity Shop, The Palace Cinema, Clock Tower Broadstairs, The Look Out House, Bleak House, and Home for Smack Boys.
Sevenoaks's best nearby beaches can be found at Viking Bay, and Dumpton Gap.
The area close to Sevenoaks boasts some of the best parks including Victoria Gardens.
The area close to Sevenoaks boasts some of the best museums including Ramsgate Maritime Museum.
Don't miss Dover Castle, Rochester Castle, Leeds Castle, and Tonbridge Castle's castles if visiting the area around Sevenoaks.
There are a several good shopping centres in the Sevenoaks area like Royal Victoria Place, and Bluewater Shopping Centre.
Cities to visit near Sevenoaks include Canterbury.
Ruins to visit near Sevenoaks include Tonbridge Castle.
The area around Sevenoaks boasts some of the best country parks including Haysden Country Park, and Barton's Point Coastal Park.
The area close to Sevenoaks boasts some of the best lakes including Barden Lake.
Barton's Point Coastal Park is a great place to visit close to Sevenoaks if you like coastal parks.
The area around Sevenoaks's best airports can be found at Lydd Airport.
Sevenoaks History
There are some historic monuments around Sevenoaks:
Places to see near Sevenoaks
History of Sevenoaks
In 1456 Thomas Bourchier, Archbishop of Canterbury, purchased the Knole estate and built Knole House. The mansion dominates the town.
