Historic Houses & National Trust Kent: Hever Castle & Ightham Mote

There are two spectacular, historical moated houses just ten miles apart near Tonbridge in West Kent. Hever Castle, which dates back to 1270, is part of the Historic Houses collection of heritage properties, whereas Ightham Mote, which dates back to 1320, is a National Trust managed site. I  spent a full day visiting the extensive […]