Faversham is on a tidal creek of the Swale and was once a busy port. The old Guildhall remains in the Market Square
and there are many other attractive buildings, particularly in Abbey Street.
Website: www.faversham.org
Faversham is on a tidal creek of the Swale and was once a busy port. The old Guildhall remains in the Market Square
and there are many other attractive buildings, particularly in Abbey Street.
Website: www.faversham.org
Tourist Information: Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre, 11-13 Preston Street. Tel. 01795 534542.
Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre - 11-13 Preston Street
A thousand years of Faversham's history brought to life with displays and videos.
Tel. 01795 534542.
Open*: M-S 1000-1600, Sun 1000-1300.
Website: www.faversham.org
Shepherd Neame Brewery Tours - Court Street
A guided tour of Britain's oldest brewers showing how beer is made from hop to hand-pump.
Tel. 01795 542016.
Open*: Advance booking is essential, please telephone or book online.
Website: www.shepherdneame.co.uk
Chart Gunpowder Mills - Westbrook Walk
Restored watermills, once part of a gunpowder factory.
Tel. 01795 534542 (Heritage Centre).
Open*: Easter-Oct, SSu & BH 1400-1700.
Maison Dieu EH - ¾ mile
A medieval building, forming part of a hospital, royal lodge and almshouse, houses Roman artefacts
from nearby sites. Tel. 01795 534542 (Heritage Centre).
Open*: Easter-Oct, SSu & BH 1400-1700.
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Brogdale Farm - 1¼ miles
Home of the National Fruit Collections with hundreds of varieties of apple, pear, plum, cherry
and bush fruits in 150 acres of orchards. Guided tours available (see website).
Programme of festivals celebrating fruit (see website for dates).
Mini railway open for rides SSu and most BH. Tearoom. Tel. 01795 536250.
Open*: Daily 1000-1700 (closes 1630 Nov-Mar).
Website: www.brogdalecollections.co.uk
National Rail Enquiries
tel. 0845 748 4950.