Our calling was to the coast again! Margate to see its colourful beach huts, Hastings for its shingle beach and pier, Broadstairs where the sun peeped through to warm us a little and the glorious stretch of beach that is Camber Sands. I also stopped off at the Battle of Britain Memorial between Dover and Folkestone. Such a peaceful place with views along the white cliffs and out across the channel to France.
On a wet day I also visited Leeds Castle (sort of by accident) and was very glad to be inside as the rain was relentless! I loved the library - sumptuous couches, armchairs you sink into, books floor to ceiling and views out across the courtyard from the huge windows.
Also by accident, following a recommendation from an American friend, I ended up walking in Fredville Park which is home to some truly magnificent ancient trees. There is what is thought to be one of the best examples of a maiden oak in possibly the whole of the country on private land just through the park. You can usually visit ‘Majesty’ as the tree is known with the landowner’s permission, but sadly she was unwell when I went and so is not welcoming visitors at the moment. You can read more about the tree here and see some pictures: https://www.monumentaltrees.com/en/gbr/england/kent/960_fredvillepark/1720/
We found a campsite just outside Canterbury which was great and one evening we walked into town to see the Cathedral all lit up, with the sound of Evensong coming from within.
As I’ve written this and reflected back over the last week, I continue to feel such an appreciation for all the things I’m seeing and learning about our island home.
Broadstairs
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