Historic houses · South East England
Romney House
In or near Shepway.
Romney House — house in Maidstone, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone West · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Romney House is a historic house in Kent, London. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. 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 West, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area ME15.
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Official information
The Maidstone Carriage Museum features a significant collection of horse-drawn vehicles and transport artifacts, showcasing over 60 unique items including Queen Victoria's State Landau. Located in the historic stables of the Archbishop's Palace, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the history of transport.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Romney House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Maidstone, Kent, within the London region. It is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Kent Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2718, 0.5253
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Maidstone, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME15 6LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maidstone and Malling
- Phone
- 01622 602838
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone West — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Saturdays and Sundays, 11am – 3pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q17545113 (CC0)
- commons: Romney House, Maidstone.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Romney House?
- Romney House is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME15 6LG), in the parish of Maidstone, unparished area.
- What is Romney House?
- Romney House — house in Maidstone, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Romney House?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone West, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME15 6LG.
- Is Romney House a listed building?
- Romney House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Romney House a protected site?
- Yes — Romney House is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Romney House?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone West, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME15 6LG.