Faversham is on a tidal creek of the Swale and was once a busy port. The old Guildhall remains in Court Street
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 Court Street
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 World of Fruit - 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 are available Mar-Nov. Tearoom.
Tel. 01795 535286.
Open*: Daily 1000-1730 (closes 1630 Nov-Mar).
Website: www.brogdale.org
National Rail Enquiries
tel. 0845 748 4950.