going local: romantic penshurst place in kent

What a way to spend a lazy, hot and sunny summer day – exploring the castle and grounds of a centuries old estate in Southern England – it almost makes you feel like you were transported back in time and you were living in the castle – kids running around, whole family leisurely strolling the meadows and orchards, enjoying a lovely lunch and treats…

I love it how these old properties have found a way of surviving by making them one stop for all for a family day – there is the huge play area with the ice cream shoppe, nature trail activities for the whole family, the castle and its treasures, well-manicured grounds and orchards, the tea room filled with fresh treats, and of course also that delectable store selling hand-made candies and all sorts of cute country-style treasures!

We all certainly loved Penshurst Place and hopefully will be able to go back one day again.

The back of the castle

Lovely old and so well-structured gardens

Views of the rose gardens

One of the little walled gardens

These gardens have beautiful fish ponds and lots of topiary

Kids loved these hidden walkways

Bear topiary

Lush landscapes around the nature trails

Kids ultimate favourite – the play area

Delectable old-fashioned sweets in the store