Heritage Open Day: Step inside the ground floor of St Leonard’s Tower, open specially for Heritage Open Days. Discover its Norman architecture and history with help from our friendly volunteers. A rare chance to explore this medieval landmark in West Malling. Discover the hidden history of St Leonard’s Tower in West Malling, a rare example of Norman military architecture dating back to the late 11th century. Built from Kentish ragstone, this striking tower keep is thought by some to have been constructed by Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester, though its origins remain uncertain.
For Heritage Open Days, the ground floor of the tower will be open specially to the public—offering a rare chance to step inside and explore its impressive medieval stonework.