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The Parish of Chiddingstone covers
Chiddingstone, Chiddingstone Causeway, Chiddingstone Hoath and Bough Beech.
Chiddingstone is described as being the most perfect surviving example of a Tudor village in the country. Much of the village is owned by The National Trust.
Chiddingstone Castle is a thriving visitor attraction. It dates back to the early 1500s, owned by the Streatfeild family and in the early 1800s was re-built by Henry Streatfeild to resemble a medieval castle. The castle was sold to Lord Astor in 1938, and then served as a base for military forces during the Second World War. It then became Long Dene school until 1954 when the school was closed. Please see more information about the Castle on their website http://www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk/.
The Kent Wildlife Trust reserve at Bough Beech reservoir, is a haven for wildlife and one of the most celebrated and visited birdwatching sites in the south east. It's a great family day out for birdwatching, butterflies, historical interest, ancient trees and wildflowers. You can also see toads, dragonflies and great crested newts. Please log onto their website at http://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/
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