English Heritage sites near Aylesford Parish

Kit's Coty House and Little Kit's Coty House

KIT'S COTY HOUSE AND LITTLE KIT'S COTY HOUSE

2 miles from Aylesford Parish

The remains of two megalithic 'dolmen' burial chambers. Impressive Kit's Coty has three uprights and a massive capstone: Little Kit's Coty, alias the Countless Stones, is now a jumble of sarsens.

St Leonard's Tower

ST LEONARD'S TOWER

3 miles from Aylesford Parish

An early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep, surviving almost to its original height.

Old Soar Manor

OLD SOAR MANOR

7 miles from Aylesford Parish

A small but complete portion of a stone manor house built about 1290. The first floor 'solar' private chamber, with attendant chapel and garderobe, stands over a vaulted undercroft.

Rochester Castle

ROCHESTER CASTLE

7 miles from Aylesford Parish

Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding.

Temple Manor

TEMPLE MANOR

7 miles from Aylesford Parish

Part of a manor house of the Knights Templar, built in about 1240, with a fine first floor hall displaying traces of wall paintings.

Sutton Valence Castle

SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE

8 miles from Aylesford Parish

The ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep, with panoramic views over East Sussex and the Kentish Weald.

Churches in Aylesford Parish

Aylesford: St Peter & St Paul

St Peter and St Paul's Church Church Walk Aylesford
(01622) 719366
http://www.aylesford-church.org.uk

Holy Trinity - St Alban's, Blue Bell Hill

St Alban's Church Robin Hood Lane (Upper), Blue Bell Hill, Kent
(01634) 862265
http://www.southchatham.org

St Alban's, located on Blue Bell Hill, is one of three churches within the Parish of Holy Trinity South Chatham

The parish is a partnership between the Church of England and the Methodist Church and it seeks to serve the communities of Blue Bell Hill, Lordswood and Walderslade.


If you'd like more information about our worship or you'd like to find out about Christenings (Baptism) or getting married we'd be happy to help you.

Pubs in Aylesford Parish

Aylesford Village Club

57 Rochester Road, Aylesford, ME20 7BS
(01622) 716056

Aylesford Village Club, Aylesford
Bridgewood Cottage

Maidstone Road, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, ME5 9QL

Real locals' Shepherd Neame house with quirky seating and operation. Affected by all the road development works in the vicinity making it less viable.
Bush

17 Rochester Road, Aylesford, ME20 7BS
(01622) 430331

This large, single bar, pub is close to the recreation field and is popular with locals, It has sports TV showing major sports events. Home cooked traditional fare at very reasonable prices is served and children are welcome. The function r...
Capel Morris Centre

Hall Road, Royal British Legion Village, ME20 7QY

Capel Morris Centre, Royal British Legion Village
Chequers

61-63 High Street, Aylesford, ME20 7AY
(01622) 717286
thechequersaylesford.co.uk

A Grade II listed timber framed, former wool merchants house, dating from 1511, in the heart of the village. Classic beamed interior on several levels with dining area to the front and popular riverside drinking area to the rear affording e...
Hengist

7-9 High Street, Aylesford, ME20 7AX
(01622) 885800
hengistrestaurant.co.uk

Entry may be via the path from the adjacent car park or from the High Street. Downstairs there is a bar with a casual dining brasserie and an extensive garden bar and barbeque area. The wooden beams reflect the age of the building which is...
Little Gem

19 High Street, Aylesford, ME20 7AX
(01622) 715066

Now owned by local brewer Goacher's this early 12th-century building has been restored in keeping with its Grade II status following a ten year period of closure. Beware the low doorway and ceiling as well as the step down into pub. A large...
Lower Bell

201 Old Chatham Road, Blue Bell Hill, Aylesford, ME20 7EF
(01634) 861127
lowerbell.com

Just off the main road near to Kit's Coty ancient monument. Bar access via steps but there is a ramp to the right. Has a comprehensive food menu and does takeaways. A large screen TV caters for sports events. Jam nights on Mondays. Bands o...
Red Bull

1 Mackenders Lane, Eccles, ME20 7HX
(01622) 290220
theredbulleccles.com/

Comfortable, community pub with wooden beams predominating. The bar on the left is simply furnished whilst the restaurant to the right is more relaxed. Good food is produced by the chef and has become popular with the regulars. A large log...