Kent, famous for the dramatic white cliffs of Dover, stunning English landscape, bustling seaside resorts, award-winning heritage coastline, historic castles and towering cathedrals. Long known as 'The Garden of England', the county of Kent is home to lush green countryside scattered with glorious gardens and vineyards producing tasty English wine.
A walkers and cyclist's paradise, with a wealth of national trails and cycle routes that criss cross their way through the Kent countryside. Rich in history and heritage, it is full of stories from a time, long since passed, home to world renowned Canterbury Cathedral and the best preserved medieval village in England, Sandwich. With a host of royal connections, film and TV links, entertaining indoor and outdoor attractions, there's no shortage of things to do in Kent.
Head to Kent's award-winning coastline, a beautiful place to visit all year round. Explore the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, or join an exhilarating trip to view the White Cliffs from the water and see seals in their natural environment. Head along the coast to the picturesque seaside town of Deal, frequently highlighted as one of the best places to live in Britain, offering scenic views of the English Channel out towards the notorious Goodwin Sands, mixing fishermen’s cottages with well-preserved Georgian town houses. Don't miss the chance to make a stop along the way in the coastal village of St Margaret's at Cliffe, before heading on to Sandwich with its romantic charm and perfectly preserved medieval houses.
Explore historic Maidstone, known as the events capital of Kent, with its eclectic mix of unique stores and high street favourites, and the River Medway at its heart, linking Rochester and the Thames Estuary. Home to the famous Leeds Castle, an ideal base for exploring the beautiful Kent countryside.
The Isle of Thanet is a peninsular at the most easterly point of Kent, comprising of Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs, it regularly boasts the most blue flag beaches in the UK. Home to the famous Margate Caves, the iconic Dreamland amusement park, the only 'Royal' harbour in the country, with a thriving arts and culture, food and drink scene, its the perfect place to discover your retro vibe.
Find out more about the towns and villages that make up the Garden of England using our interactive map of Kent.
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Many of Kent's tourist attractions are open all year round so find something to do today with activities listings each showing a map and opening times for your convenience. Seasonal events in Kent take place all year round so whatever weekend you're visiting, there's bound to be a fun day out to be had near you.
Those who prefer their meals brought to them are always keen to try out a great country pub, where one of Kent’s most famous assets, the local wine, can be sampled. For a more active way to unwind Kent’s blue flag beaches offer ample opportunities to take part in the water sports, and for those who are looking to dive deeper into Kent, there are plenty of accommodation options for somewhere to stay if you’d like to experience more than a day.
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Towns & Villages
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent was one of the most fashionable towns of Georgian England, from the discovery of Chalybeate Spring 400 years ago
Historic House / Palace
Faversham
A late 18th century country house designed by Samuel Wyatt, seat of the Harris family since 1801. Harris clock collection, mementos of connections with India. Gardens and pinetum.
Farm
Woodchurch
Large collection of rare farm breeds on a working farm with children's play activities. Home to the 'Tamworth Two'. Woodland walks.
Beach
Folkestone
Just west of Sandgate Town Centre beach, this is a quieter single beach. A lovely spot for walking and quite popular for fishing.
Museum
Broadstairs
The Crampton Tower Museum is a fascinating small museum is partly housed in a flint tower adjacent to the Broadstairs Railway Station.
Museum
Dover
Dover Museum, the district's largest and most varied museum, has a range of fascinating real objects, models and original pictures showing the history and archaeology of Dover, along with the Dover Bronze Age Boat, the world's oldest known seagoing…
Towns & Villages
Dungeness
Dungeness is a headland on the coast of Kent, England, formed largely of a shingle beach.
Towns & Villages
Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne provides an ideal base for walking, cycling, photography and other leisure pursuits.
Walking Tour
Dover
Take a journey into the past on a guided tour of Fan Bay Deep Shelter in the White Cliffs of Dover.
Towns & Villages
Sissinghurst
Sissinghurst is a small village in the county of Kent and was originally called Milkhouse Street before changing its name in the 1850s.
Coastal Destinations
New Romney
"The fifth quarter of the world” Romney Marsh is a truly unique area of special landscape with a long and colourful history and heritage
Towns & Villages
Kent
In thriving West Malling, a vibrant contemporary town teams up with a rich past - expect eye-catching architecture and tempting shops.
West Malling boasts plenty of restaurants, pubs, cafés and tea-rooms, while its range of individual stores and…
Beach
Whitstable
As you walk along the Whitstable front you will come to grassy banks that gently slope down to the beach, characterised by pretty wooden beach huts and an established sailing club.
Coastal Destinations
Historic gateway to England, Canterbury and coastal Kent have glorious countryside, seaside fun, sandy beaches, cinque ports, smuggling, a cathedral city and a World Heritage site.
Beach
Margate
Walpole Bay is ideal for investigating fascinating rock and tidal pools.
Forest
CRANBROOK
The National Pinetum is a world-class collection of dramatic conifers and a beautiful setting for a country walk in all seasons.
Church / Chapel
Capel Le Ferne
Basically a Norman church from the 14th Century with significant wall paintings of 13th Century on the north wall.
Restaurant
Tunbridge Wells
Welcome to Bistro du Vin Tunbridge Wells. Calming and cosy yet full of class and style, the experience at our bistro restaurant is unforgettable, Meet, eat, celebrate or simply pass the time - at the classic, French-styled Bistro du vin.
Beach
Sheerness
Leysdown is a beach located at the eastern end of the Isle of Sheppey on the north Kent coast.
Beach
Broadstairs
Some of the best examples of sea caves in the country can be found here.
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