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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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
Borden
Borden is a village and electoral ward situated immediately south west of Sittingbourne, Kent.
Castle / Fort
Gravesend
An 18th-20thC fort with guns and emplacements overlooking the River Thames. The underground magazines have exhibitions on World War II and the aerial bombing of Gravesend.
Beach
Broadstairs
This hidden gem offers stunning views of white cliffs and beautiful chalk stacks.
Beach
Broadstairs
Dumpton Gap offers one of the best low tide walking routes to Ramsgate during low tide.
Towns & Villages
Lying high above the valley of the River Stour in the picturesque Kent Downs, the village of Chilham and its medieval square offer a real taste of history, beautifully complemented by some of the finest countryside in the South East.
Town
High Street, Deal
Deal was recently rated the best seaside resort out of 91 resorts in the UK, once a major port and is steeped in maritime history. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the unspoilt promenade or explore the maze of narrow streets and alleys renowned for…
Beach
Romney Marsh
The flat, mainly sandy beach at Dymchurch stretches for approximately 3 miles along the Kent coast. This award-winning blue flag stretches from Dungeness to Hythe and is ideal for families.
Nature Reserve
Dover
Samphire Hoe is an amazing place, made from the chalk marl excavated from the construction of the Channel Tunnel. This 30-hectare nature reserve has something for everybody - a stunning location, wildflowers, birds, sea angling, peace and quiet,…
Towns & Villages
Dungeness
Dungeness is a headland on the coast of Kent, England, formed largely of a shingle beach.
Historic House / Palace
Sandwich
Built during the reign of Elizabeth 1, take a tour of Sandwich Guildhall. The Guildhall has been enlarged and modified in more recent times and the tour includes visits to the ancient Court Room, Council Chamber and Mayor's Parlour.
Museum
Gillingham
There is something for all the family. Zulu War items, Boer War, World Wars I and II, planes, trains, tanks, bridges, bombs, 25 galleries.
Garden
Faversham
The National Fruit Collection has over 3000 varieties of fruit trees including apples, pears, quince, plums and cherries. The orchards are a living history and heritage of fruit waiting to be discovered.
Brogdale Collections hosts a wide selection…
Walking
Dover
The beautiful St Margaret's Bay walk is a 4.7-mile circular walk (7.5km) with panoramic views across the channel. The walk combines stretches of the Saxon Shore Way with the King Charles III England's Coastal Path. Look out for South Foreland…
Museum
Dover
The collection traces the history of the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment through four and a quarter centuries of service to the Crown.
Forest
CRANBROOK
The National Pinetum is a world-class collection of dramatic conifers and a beautiful setting for a country walk in all seasons.
Historic Site
Gravesend
The Chantry offers a wonderful insight into the heritage of the borough of Gravesham, its fasinating exhibits provide visitors of all ages with a sanpshot of times gone by in an interesting and stimulating environment.
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