Why is Faversham famous?

Why is Faversham famous?

Explosives industry A gunpowder plant had been established around 1573 in Faversham. The town had a stream which could be dammed at intervals to provide power for watermills. It became known as the Home Works in the 18th century and was nationalised in 1759.

Is Faversham a nice place to live?

Natural beauty, quality of life, architectural beauty, natural beauty and family home cost were all taken into account in the decision to decide Faversham was the best town to live in Kent and the 11th best in the country.

What is brogdale?

Brogdale is a hamlet in Kent, England, immediately south of the M2 motorway, 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Faversham. It is one of several hamlets making up the civil parish of Ospringe and is in the Borough of Swale. Its western half is in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Does Faversham have a beach?

Beaches in Faversham, Kent The beach guide has 1 beaches listed in and around the town of Faversham.

What zone is Faversham?

Faversham to London Underground Zone 1-6 by train

Distance miles ( km)
Departure station Faversham
Arrival station London Underground Zone 1-6

What is the crime rate in Faversham?

88 crimes per 1,000 people
Faversham is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Kent, and is the 45th most dangerous overall out of Kent’s 335 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Faversham in 2020 was 88 crimes per 1,000 people.

What’s in Faversham Kent?

Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre & Brewery Tour. 1,799. Visitor Centres.

  • Huckleberry Woods – micro animal adventures. 137. Farms.
  • Belmont House and Gardens. 152.
  • Joe’s Bows. 411.
  • Oare Marshes Nature Reserve. 158.
  • Mount Ephraim Gardens. 246.
  • Fleur de Lis Museum & Gallery. Art Museums.
  • St James Church Sheldwich. Churches & Cathedrals.
  • Who owns Belmont house Faversham?

    Belmont House and Gardens

    Belmont House
    Client Edward Wilks, store-keeper at the nearby Faversham Powder Mill
    Owner Harris family
    Grounds 14 acres
    Design and construction

    Is Faversham rough?

    Faversham is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Kent, and is the 45th most dangerous overall out of Kent’s 335 towns, villages, and cities. The most common crimes in Faversham are violence and sexual offences, with 765 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 38.