We know that Alfred burnt the cakes, but there must be more to him than that as he is the only monarch ever to be known as ‘the Great’. Learn of his many battles against the Danes on land (locally at Rochester, Appledore and Milton in Kent) and at sea. Discover how Alfred overcame his early defeats against the Vikings to counter-attack them in a great victory.
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- EVENTS We've got events for all, all year round- from our annual hop festival to Christmas and Fireworks celebrations!
- ABOUT US We've been going quite some time - as has Kent! Check out our story here.