Country parks · South East England
Brenchley Gardens
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Brenchley Gardens — park in Maidstone, Kent, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone East · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Brenchley Gardens is a place of interest in Kent, London. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Maidstone and Malling parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area ME14.
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Official information
The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regimental Museum, located within Maidstone Museum, showcases the history of Maidstone’s local regiment from its inception in 1756 to its amalgamation in 1961. Visitors can explore a variety of historical artifacts, including the Sutlej Gun and four Victoria Crosses, while learning about the regiment's involvement in significant military campaigns.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brenchley Gardens is a country park located in Maidstone, Kent, London. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the Kent Downs, highlighting its notable landscape quality.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2770, 0.5200
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Maidstone, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME14 1QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maidstone and Malling
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone East — 0.1 km
- Official site
- museum.maidstone.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q95079294 (CC0)
- commons: Brenchley Gardens Bandstand with Cenotaph bbb0112.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brenchley Gardens?
- Brenchley Gardens is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME14 1QN), in the parish of Maidstone, unparished area.
- What is Brenchley Gardens?
- Brenchley Gardens — park in Maidstone, Kent, UK.
- How do I get to Brenchley Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME14 1QN.
- Is Brenchley Gardens a protected site?
- Yes — Brenchley Gardens is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Brenchley Gardens free to visit?
- Yes, Brenchley Gardens is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brenchley Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME14 1QN.