Upnor Castleis set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships near the new Chatham dockyards. It entirely failed to do ...
Visit the centre's gift shop, for books, souvenirs and local tourist information. Relax in the courtyard garden. ...