Explore Secret Stories RGS From Hops to Lavender: Darent Valley Tour, a self-guided interactive walking tour to enjoy whenever you want. A walk in the \'Garden of England\'. This tour forms part of the Discovering Britain series created by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) to delve deeper into Britain\'s landscapes. The rolling hills and deep valleys of the Darent Valley were described by artist, Samuel Palmer, as an ‘earthly paradise’. But this slice of Kent, a stone’s throw from the capital, is more than just a beauty spot. Join local farmer William Alexander to explore a rural landscape of rolling hills, deep valleys and meandering rivers. Find out why crops including apples, hops, wheat and lavender, flourish here in the \'Garden of England\'. Discover a Norman castle, a Roman villa and a feat of Victorian engineering. Total length: 5 miles; Suggested age range: 7+ Purchase this Tour (and more) in the Secret Stories App, available for free download from Android Play and Apple App store. You\'ll find more details of the tour and what it contains in the app!