Home to over a hundred listed properties, Hollingbourne is a town rich in heritage. Why, The Windmill itself is a historic (XXX) year old building! As you walk in the footsteps of mediaeval pilgrims, you might like to visit some cultural features in the landscape to learn more.
A great place to start is a location right on our doorstep (a 2 minute drive or 30 minute walk): Leeds Castle. These grounds have been occupied since 857, notably resided in by King Edward I, Catherine of Aragon and Lady Baillie. The latter, a 1930s socialite, redefined this building as a glamorous den of the British upper crust, Hollywood stars and politicians. If you enjoy any period of history from the Norman invasion to the early 20th century, Leeds Castle has a tale to tell you: along with an extensive Golf course, sculpture trail, falconry, gardens and a full program of events. An easy choice for a full day out.
For the culturally inclined, another winner is the Maidstone Museum, a 15 minute drive away. This gabled manor house is home to an impressive collection of 660,000 artworks and artefacts ranging from from Old Masters to fossils. Small town museums are seldom impressive, but here the Google reviews for themselves: our local museum is one of the finest in the South East outside of London.
