Ideas if things to do in Bromley/Kent

[NotAnotherBathBomb]

Hi, my mum is coming to visit (60s, arthritic so can do some walking but no hikes etc) and am looking for ideas on things we can do in the day? I'm in SE London and looking at things within about a 45 min drive. Thinking quaint high streets with a nice pub/cafe/babbling brook to go for a stroll and occupy a few hours of the day.

Am close to places like Bromley, Sevenoaks, and wider Bexley and Kent. Ideas I have so far are:

• Chipstead
• Hall Place Park

And that's about it

Closer to home are Greenwich and Blackheath, but looking to try new areas as we've done those several times.

Thanks so much for any advice!

Winston Churchills house- Chartwell.

Hever Castle
Ightham Mote

Chislehurst
Keston ponds
Eynsford
Shoreham
Lullingstone Castle
Lavender Farm in Shoreham (lovely in the summer)
Charles Darwin House in Downe

Oooh thanks, the first 3 suggestions are places I've all visited before.

You've also reminded me of Eltham Palace which I haven't taken her too yet

Knole Park is lovely too - lots of deer. It's not a 'park' park so rough grassland, some mown tracks and some laid paths I think. The house is open sometimes and nice picnic areas.

Penshurst Place - might be a little bit far?

Swanley is very niced for shopping and not very far out of SE London

Swanley is grim.
Emmets Garden is lovely another National Trust Place.

Lavender House in Sundridge Park for coffee , lunch or tea and there are some cute little shops there to explore.

Thanks again for the suggestions! I've been to Swanley park before which was nice, but haven't tried the shopping to be fair!

I second the lavender farm shop in Shoreham. Lots of lovely gifts and nice walks nearby.

The Himalayan Gardens near Sevenoaks is a lovely place for a walk. May not be open for a few weeks yet.

Shooters hill have things to offer

Yes I’ve been to Severndroog many times, but the walk up and around there won’t be good on her knees. Beautiful place!