Sevenoaks is a Kentish
Commuter Town situated on the
London fringe of west Kent, England, some 20 miles (31.2
km) south-east of Charing Cross, on one of the principal
commuter rail lines from the capital. The town gives its
name to the Sevenoaks district, of which it is the principal
town, followed by Swanley and Edenbridge.
The presence of Knole House, a large mansion, led to the
earlier settlement becoming a village; in the 13th century a
market was established. Sevenoaks became part of the modern
communications network when one of the earlier turnpikes was
opened in the 18th century; the railway was relatively late
in reaching it. It has a large commuting population although
a nearby defence installation is a large employer of labour.
There are a number of independent educational establishments
in the town, including the prestigious Sevenoaks School.
Things to do near Sevenoaks, Kent
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