Chiddingstone Castle is situated in the village of Chiddingstone, Kent, England, in the upper valley of the River Medway.
The castle reopened in 2008 after a period of restoration and now has over 10,000 visitors a year. The castle has collections of ancient artifacts which are on display in the castle rooms.
As well as the collections, the castle puts on a range of themed events. The 35 acres (140,000 m2) of grounds are home to the award-winning orangery.
In 2009, the castle announced plans to build the UK's largest Japanese stroll garden since Victorian times.
Read more about Chiddingstone Castle: History, Denys Bower, The Collections, Japanese Stroll Garden
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