VisitBritain Broadcasters Guide 2012

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Brogdale Collections

Canterbury Cathedral

Brogdale Farm, Brogdale Road, Faversham, ME13 8XZ

The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 3HU

The National Fruit Collection, which has been at Brogdale Farm for over 50 years, comprises over 4,000 varieties: 2,000 types of apples, 550 of pears, 329 of cherries, 350 of plums, and smaller collections of other types of fruit. It is open all year round for the public to be able to observe the whole seasonal growing cycle, seeing fruit trees blossom and ripen, connecting them with the history of fruit growing in Kent and the world over. Other international collections, such as in Europe and the USA, only have limited access.

Canterbury Cathedral is the Mother Church of Public Liability Insurance Required? Accepts the worldwide Anglican Communion, seat of the standard liability insurance which is normally up to £5 Archbishop of Canterbury. Its history dates back million, anything over £1 million would be acceptable. to 597AD and today is one of the most visited UK attractions with over a million visitors per year. The Did You Know: cathedral houses the most important collection of The Queen is the Supreme Governor of the medieval stained glass windows in the country, an Church of England and as the Mother Church 11th century Crypt, 12th century Quire and 14th century of the Anglican Communion, the Cathedral has Nave. Location: 20 minutes from Dover (ferries) and always played an important role in the England’s Folkestone (Eurotunnel), an easy stop-off for visitors past and has welcomed kings and queens from en-route to London/Stratford Olympic Park. High past to present. speed trains connect Canterbury to London in 56 minutes, Canterbury to Stratford in 49 minutes.

Best Vantage Points: Various orchards. Contact: Ms. Bernie Cranfield

Best Vantage Points: Anywhere. Restrictions: Only during Service times.

Best Time of Day: Anytime / throughout the year.

Telephone: 01795 536250

Fees: Donation to the Trust, approx £250.

Email: berniecranfield@brogdalecollections.co.uk

Best Time of Day: Anytime / throughout the year.

Website: www.brogdalecollections.co.uk

Fees: The Cathedral are happy to waive fees for any filming that will help attract visitors.

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Contact: Therese Heslop Telephone: 01227 762862 Email: therese.heslop@canterbury-cathedral.org Website: www.canterbury-cathedral.org


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