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.
The area around Sevenoaks boasts some of the best towns including Faversham, Broadstairs, St Peter's, Ramsgate, Chatham, Margate, and Dover.
Nuckell's Alsmshouses, The Old Curiosity Shop, The Palace Cinema, Clock Tower Broadstairs, The Look Out House, Bleak House, and Home for Smack Boys are some of Sevenoaks best historic buildings to visit near Sevenoaks.
There are a number of beaches near Sevenoaks including Viking Bay, and Dumpton Gap.
Victoria Gardens is a great place to visit close to Sevenoaks if you like parks.
Ramsgate Maritime Museum is one of Sevenoaks's best, nearby museums to visit in Sevenoaks.
The area around Sevenoaks features a number of interesting castles including Dover Castle, Rochester Castle, Leeds Castle, and Tonbridge Castle.
Don't miss Royal Victoria Place, and Bluewater Shopping Centre's shopping centres if visiting the area around Sevenoaks.
Don't miss Canterbury's cities if visiting the area around Sevenoaks.
Tonbridge Castle is one of Sevenoaks's best, nearby ruins to visit in Sevenoaks.
There are a number of country parks near Sevenoaks including Haysden Country Park, and Barton's Point Coastal Park.
There are a number of lakes near to Sevenoaks including Barden Lake.
Places near Sevenoaks feature a number of interesting coastal parks including Barton's Point Coastal Park.
There are a number of airports near to Sevenoaks including 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.
