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Archbishop's Palace Conservation Trust: regenerating a fresh awareness of the iconic Otford Palace

28/10/2026

Progress on the Environmental Area at Otford Palace
James Burke, our bridgebuilder, working on the foundations for the footbridge over the Scitta Bourne. (The planks in the foreground are just a temporary bridge!)

26/10/2026

Progress on the Environmental Area at Otford Palace
These railway sleepers will support the ends of the footbridge over the Scitta Bourne

22/10/2026

Otford Palace Environmental Area
Work has started on the next phase of the environmental area project. Funded by Defra and Farming in Protected Landscapes the Trust will be:
• Creating a path through the area with a footbridge over the Scitta Bourne (the stream that runs through Palace Field)
• Helping children from Otford Primary School sow a wildflower meadow and plant pollinator-friendly flowers
• Lay a path to the entrance of the Tower that will make it easier for wheelchair users (and the rest of us!)
• Installing an interpretation board to explain what visitors can see in the area.
• Putting an owl box (built by Dunton Green Shed Project) in the copper beech tree

04/10/2026

Palace Tours
The tours on Saturday 3rd October were (again) a sell-out. Over 60 people attended to hear about the history of the Palace and its builder, Archbishop William Warham, and to learn something of the archaeology of the site.
The Trust will be holding another series of tours in the Spring of 2027

07/09/2026

Dog poo on Palace Field
Otford Palace Field is a pleasant place to walk and for children to play. Recently it has been blighted by dog mess left by irresponsible dog owners. Dog poo is not only unpleasant but is a health hazard.
Please be a responsible dog owner and CLEAR UP THE MESS.

05/09/2026

Otford Palace Tours
The October Palace Tours are only 4 weeks away. If you haven’t already booked your place to hear about the Palace, its builder and its archaeology, time is running out. There are still some places available although the midday tour is nearly fully booked. Don’t delay – book today!

26/08/2026

Waste bin on Palace Field
The waste bin by the bench on Palace field, provided by the Otford Society, has proved so popular that it has been difficult to keep up with emptying it. To meet this demand, the Society has now provided a second bin! So, thanks to the Otford Society and to you for keeping Palace Field tidy.

24/08/2026

OItford Palace
The post holding the gate to Palace field by the Bubblestone Parade has rotted and broken. The gate is being held in the open position by a rope. Please take care in this area and do not interfere with the rope! It will take some while to repair because we have to apply for Scheduled Monument Consent to dig the hole for the replacement. We will be applying for that this afternoon.

20/08/2026

Otford Palace Tours
The series of tours of the Palace in May were sold out and so, if you were unable to visit us then, now is your chance to see inside the build and learned about the history behind it.
The Trust will be running three sessions, starting in the North West Tower, at 10:00h, 12:00h and 14.00h. The price for adults (children under 15 are free) is £6 and you can book at:
https://otfordpalace.org/product/palacetoursoctober26/
Save the date and see you there!

18/08/2026

Visit to The National Archives
Our research into the history of Otford Palace led me to the National Archives in Kew, to inspect papers relating to repairs at Easthampstead and OTFORD, and a Survey of the Mansion House of the Honour of Otford (1548). At first sight, the documents were disappointing: there was little detail in either and the Tudor text is difficult to read. However, the wonders of technology may be able to help with interpreting the text. A fascinating place to visit with very helpful staff.

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Palace Approach, Otford
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