Addington   The rural village of Addington is situated in Kent, near Maidstone. The small village of Addington is part of the BART(Birling, Addington, Ryarsh & Trottiscliffe) Parish and is located in the heart of the Kent countryside.

 
In the 2001 Census, it was recorded that there were 3475 people living in the Downs area, compared to the 1842 population of Addington of just 208 people.
 
Back in the 11th Century, Addington was given as a reward for winning the Norman Conquest to the Bishop Odo.
 
On Addington Green, The Angel (Public House) stands which in the 14th Century was a coaching inn.
 
St. Margaret's Church in Addington was built around 1562 and has rung its bells for over 500 years.
 
However, one of the best sites to visit is the Nealithic burial chambers dating back to 2500 BC or The Chestnuts, another prehistoric burial ground, which is marked by the leaning Sarcen stones, 24 of these stones were recorded standing in 1886, however, it is claimed that the stones move. Please go to Places to Visit for other places to visit.
 
Addington claims to be one of the oldest continually inhabited place in England, starting with people over 4000 years ago in the Stone Age, and like Trottiscliffe and Aylesford is distincted for its preservation of the monuments.
 
Addington Park, a beautifully landscaped park has been owned by the Seekers Trust since the 1930s as a place for prayer and spiritual healing. It is one of Kent's nicest places for healing and prayer.
 
West Malling Golf club was opened in 1971 and draws people from many different areas to the course.

Birling  Birling is a small village in Kent - The Garden of England.

The parish is largely all farmland and woodland, extending from the M20 motorway in the south to about a mile northward of the escarpment of Holly Hill.

There are 102 houses in the actual village of Birling, 26 in hamlets in the Parish, 14 on the periphery and 5 farmhouses and farm cottages.  Just 147 homes in all.

The population is about 300 adults and about 40 children of school age.  About 50 people are over 60 years old.

Occupations include farm-workers, I.T. operatior, builders, professionals (solicitors, school-teachers, accountants) and business managers.  Many are commuters and there is little or no unemployment.

There are 44 people on the Ecclesiastical Electoral Roll for the Parish.

Trottiscliffe (Trosley)  Welcome to the History of the Village of Trottiscliffe.  A Small farming village in the heart of Kent and nestled in the shadow of the North Downs and the famous, Pilgrims way.  Trottiscliffe is set in beautiful country settings and is a protected area.

West Malling West Malling has the almost perfect layout of a Mediaeval Town, with a restored 12th century Merchant’s House. Its prosperity was based around St Mary’s Abbey, still occupied by Benedictine Nuns after more than 900 years, together with a Norman Tower and Church (containing a rare coat of arms), fine Tithe Barn and Monastery. Wealthy owners adapted the fashions and there is a range of beautiful houses – Elizabethan, Jacobean, Queen Anne, Georgian and Victorian. Set in lovely Kent countryside, with Manor Park and Lake, its thriving community is full of old pubs, good eating houses and unique shops.

Maidstone  Despite many changes over the years much of OLD MAIDSTONE survives. The history of the County Town, its buildings, people, triumphs and disappointments can be found in "The History of Maidstone" by Peter Clarke and Lyn Murfin, commissioned by Maidstone Borough Council. The book can be purchased from all good book shops, Maidstone Tourist Information Centre and Maidstone Museum's shop. This page highlights some of Maidstone's most important buildings and historic events.

Rochester  Discover historic Rochester, where you will find a wonderful blend of ancient and modern in the heart of the "garden of England".

A city steeped in history, dominated by a fine Norman Castle and Cathedral, bounded by the maritime traditions and spirit of past British naval dominance on the River Medway.

For a memorable day out or an interesting and romantic week-end, visit once and you will be hooked

Experience the carnival atmosphere of the Dickens and Sweeps festivals or just take a boat trip on the Medway. You'll fall in love with the laid-back atmosphere of the city.

Royal Tunbridge Wells Royal Tunbridge Wells lies at the heart of one of the most scenic stretches of countryside in England surrounded by the unspoilt beauty of the Weald. In Georgian times this popular spa town gained a reputation as the place to see and be seen amongst royalty and fashionable members of the aristocracy.