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Aylesford Farmers Market
Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Aylesford Priory between the hours of 9... See more >
Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX
Sun 21 Jul
Down House - Open Garden for NGS
Discover Charles Darwins living laboratory at Down House, the family home where he developed many of his... See more >
Down House, Downe BR6 7JT
Tue 23 Jul
The Orangery - Open Garden for NGS
1½ acre gardens around C18 orangery, now a house (not open). Magnificent extensive herbaceous border and impressive..... See more >
The Orangery, Canterbury CT4 7DB
Sat 27 Jul and Sun 28 Jul
Topgallant - Open Garden for NGS
A hillside gardens terraced and developed to cope with the prevailing winds and the slope. Topgallant is a secluded..... See more >
Topgallant, Hythe CT21 5UF
Sat 27 Jul and Sun 28 Jul
Sweetbriar - Open Garden for NGS
Exotic jungle garden of Steve Edney and Louise Dowle, RHS gold medal winners. Average sized back garden transformed..... See more >
Sweetbriar, nr Sandwich CT3 2AX
Sun 28 Jul, Sun 18 Aug, Sun 15 Sep
Sevenoaks Model Railway Show
A fun day out for all the family and model railway enthusiasts alike. More than 17 fantastic scenic model railway..... See more >
Sevenoaks Primary School, Bradbourne Park Road, Sevenoaks TN13 3LB
Sun 28 Jul
Wicked Little Letters (15) - Screen @ The Avenue
When people in Littlehampton - including conservative local Edith - begin to receive letters full of hilarious... See more >
Avenue Theatre
Central House
Central Avenue
Sittingbourne ME10 4DN
Fri 2 Aug
Knowle Hill Farm - Open Garden for NGS
2 acre garden created over nearly 40 years on south facing slope below the Greensand Ridge. Spectacular views... See more >
Knowle Hill Farm, Maidstone ME17 1ES
Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug
Eureka - Open Garden for NGS
Approx 1 acre garden with a blaze of colourful displays in perennial borders and the eight cartwheel centre beds... See more >
Eureka, Westerham Hill TN16 2HR
Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug
1 Fox Cottages - Open Garden for NGS
Organic cottage garden with relaxed planting style used in borders, multiple fruit trees and apple arches with... See more >
1 Fox Cottages, Faversham ME13 9PG
Sat 3 Aug
Grove Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Grove Manor, a Victorian farmhouse is surrounded by natural gardens reflecting its past. Close to the house are lawns,..... See more >
Grove Manor, Sandwich CT13 0NH
Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug
Penns in the Rocks - Open Garden for NGS
Large garden with spectacular outcrop of rocks, 140 million yrs old. Lake, C18 temple and woods. Daffodils, bluebells,..... See more >
Penns in the Rocks, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9PA
Sun 4 Aug
Wild Classroom's Outdoor Cooking
Harvest seasonal fruit and then join an amazing hands-on workshop where you can make a seasonal dish over an open... See more >
Brogdale Collections, Brogdale Road,
Faversham ME13 8XZ
Wed 7 Aug, Thu 8 Aug, Wed 28 Aug, Thu 29 Aug
Beastie Day
Meet giant insects – Bug hunt – Outdoor craft – Bring a picnic – Enjoy a day at Brogdale Farm
Come and join us for a... See more >
Brogdale Collections, Faversham ME13 8XZ
Fri 9 Aug
Thames House - Open Garden for NGS
Three very different outdoor spaces connected by steps. The main terrace, with views over the Thames River, and the..... See more >
Thames House, Gravesend DA12 2BD
Sat 10 Aug and Sun 11 Aug
Bus Rally 2024
Tenterden Town Station will be the setting for a rally featuring more than a dozen vintage buses, with some offering... See more >
Kent and East Sussex Railway
Tenterden Town station
Station Road
Tenterden TN30 6HE
Sun 11 Aug
Tonbridge Farmers Market
Tonbridge Farmers Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9... See more >
Long Stay Car Park, Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, Kent. TN9 1RG
Sun 11 Aug
Kids' Juicing Workshops
Come along to Brogdale during our apple harvesting season. Pick apples from our special heritage orchards and have a go..... See more >
Brogdale Collections, Brogdale Road, Faversham ME13 8XZ
Tue 13 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, Tue 20 Aug, Wed 21 Aug
Matilda JR - Avenue Theatre Productions JR
The ATP JR’s are rising up. Join the revolt in this Broadway Junior adaptation of the Tony Award-winning..... See more >
Avenue Theatre
Central House
Central Avenue
Sittingbourne ME10 4DN
Wed 14 Aug to Sun 18 Aug
Summer Fun Day with A Survivor's Story CIC
Get Ready for a FREE ENTRY Summer Fun Day!!!
While helping raise awareness about DA - helping men, women and..... See more >
Langley Village Hall
Horseshoes Lane
Langley
Maidstone ME17 3JY
Sat 17 Aug
Chapel House Estate - Open Garden for NGS
Beautifully proportioned and designed garden show-casing established grasses, mixed perennials and unusual shrubs all... See more >
Chapel House Estate, Ramsgate CT12 5DS
Sun 18 Aug
Aylesford Farmers Market
Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Aylesford Priory between the hours of 9... See more >
Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX
Sun 18 Aug
All Around The World - Danspiration School of Dance.
Danspiration are taking you all around the world with their incredible dancing talents, a family friendly dance show... See more >
Avenue Theatre
Central House
Central Avenue
Sittingbourne ME10 4DN
Sat 24 Aug
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his..... See more >
Mount Ephraim Gardens ME13 9TX
Sun 25 Aug
White Horses - Open Garden for NGS
A Plantsmans garden replanted and improved for 2024! Smallish front and back garden, front lawn replaced with perennial..... See more >
White Horses, Herne Bay CT6 6PT
Sun 25 Aug
Doddington Place - Open Garden for NGS
10 acre garden, wide views; trees and cloud clipped yew hedges; woodland garden with azaleas and rhododendrons;... See more >
Doddington Place, Sittingbourne ME9 0BB
Wed 28 Aug, Sun 22 Sep
Tonbridge Food and Drink Festival
Fire up your taste buds at this year’s fabulous Tonbridge Food & Drink Festival in the town’s beautiful castle grounds... See more >
Tonbridge Castle Kent TN9 1BG
Sat 31 Aug and Sun 1 Sep
Ivy Chimneys - Open Garden for NGS
Town centre garden with herbaceous borders and masses of roses set on three layers of lawns all enclosed in an old... See more >
Ivy Chimneys, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1TW
Sat 31 Aug
Emmetts Garden - Open Garden for NGS
5 acre hillside garden, with the highest tree top in Kent, noted for its fine collection of rare trees and flowering... See more >
Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks TN14 6BA
Wed 4 Sep
Allington Community Market
It's our Macmillan coffee afternoon! Wonderful pop up tea room from The Fat Carrot and lovely stalls to browse... See more >
St Nicholas Church Hall, Poplar Grove, Allington, Maidstone ME16 0DE
Fri 6 Sep
2 Highfields Road - Open Garden for NGS
The garden is a multi-season, in the hope of attracting wildlife, birds, amphibians, and, of course, humans... See more >
2 Highfields Road, Edenbridge TN8 6JN
Sun 8 Sep
The Copper House - Open Garden for NGS
The Copper House garden is a modern flower garden successionally planted to provide interest and colour throughout the... See more >
The Copper House, Cranbrook TN17 4LE
Sun 8 Sep
Tunbridge Wells Artisan Craftand Gift Market
Artisan Crafts and Gift market offering fabulous jewellery , artwork , homeware , soaps, candles, gifts and much much... See more >
One Warwick Park Hotel , 1 , Warwick Park , Tunbridge Wells , Kent TN2 5TA
Sun 8 Sep, Sun 22 Sep, Sun 13 Oct, Sun 27 Oct
Learn to make labneh and paneer
We are very pleased to welcome Rachna Jhala back to Bore Place. For those who have attended her Yoghurt Making..... See more >
Bore Place
Bore Place Road
Chiddingstone TN8 7AR
Sun 8 Sep
Ramsgate Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Evolving gardens in the beautiful, yet windy, coastal town of Ramsgate showing different sized plots and how to make... See more >
Ramsgate Gardens, Ramsgate CT11 9PX
Sun 8 Sep
Tonbridge Farmers Market
Tonbridge Farmers Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9... See more >
Long Stay Car Park, Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, Kent. TN9 1RG
Sun 8 Sep
Sissinghurst Castle Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Historic, poetic, iconic; a refuge dedicated to beauty. Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson fell in love with..... See more >
Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Cranbrook TN17 2AB
Sun 8 Sep
The Silk House - Open Garden for NGS
Japanese stroll garden with Koi, wildlife ponds, canal pond, unusual acers, flowering cherries, large bamboos, bonsai,... See more >
The Silk House, Tunbridge Wells TN12 6PA
Sun 8 Sep
Chartwell - Open Garden for NGS
Informal gardens on hillside with glorious views over Weald of Kent. Water features and lakes together with red brick..... See more >
Chartwell, Westerham TN16 1PS
Wed 11 Sep
Goodnestone Park Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
One of Kents outstanding gardens and the favourite of many visitors. 14 acres with views over parkland... See more >
Goodnestone Park Gardens, Canterbury CT3 1PL
Thu 12 Sep
Keep it Local Craft Show
The Keep it Local team first ran a series of successful craft fairs at Coolings in 2012. The events have grown now to..... See more >
Coolings Nurseries, The Gardener’s Garden Centre, Rushmore Hill, Knockholt TN14 7NN
Fri 13 Sep to Sun 15 Sep
BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market 14th September 2024
*BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market*
BUY top quality second hand baby and children’s clothes, toys, books and... See more >
Falconwood Community Centre
31-39 Falconwood Parade DA16 2PG
Sat 14 Sep
Aylesford Farmers Market
Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Aylesford Priory between the hours of 9... See more >
Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX
Sun 15 Sep
Penshurst Place & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
11 acres of garden dating back to C14. The garden is divided into a series of rooms by over a mile of yew hedge... See more >
Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst TN11 8DG
Wed 18 Sep
Godinton House & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Twelve acre gardens complement a magnificent Jacobean house. Terraced lawns lead to herbaceous borders, rose garden and..... See more >
Godinton House & Gardens, Ashford TN23 3BP
Fri 20 Sep
Faversham Artisan Crafts and Gift Market
Artisan Crafts and Gift market offering fabulous jewellery , artwork , homeware , soaps, candles, gifts and much much... See more >
Alexander Centre , Preston Street , Faversham ME13 8NZ
Sat 21 Sep, Sat 5 Oct, Sat 19 Oct
45 Seymour Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
Larger than usual town centre garden - about ¼ acre with wide range of unusual plants grown on heavy wet clay with lots... See more >
45 Seymour Avenue, Whitstable CT5 1SA
Sat 21 Sep and Sun 22 Sep
Haven - Open Garden for NGS
Award winning 300ft garden, designed in the Glade style, similar to Forest gardening but more open and with use of... See more >
Haven, Ramsgate CT12 4BZ
Sun 22 Sep, Sun 20 Oct, Sun 10 Nov
Royal Tunbridge Wells Food and Drink Festival
Royal Tunbridge Wells Food and Drink Festival will be held in Calverley Grounds and is the culmination of Royal... See more >
Calverley Grounds TN1 1RG
Sat 28 Sep and Sun 29 Sep
Mount Ephraim Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Mount Ephraim is a privately-owned family home set in 10 acres of terraced Edwardian gardens with stunning views over... See more >
Mount Ephraim Gardens, Faversham ME13 9TX
Sun 29 Sep
Tony Stockwell - Psychic Medium
The popular star of TV’s 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell... See more >
The Mick Jaggar Centre DA1 2JZ
Tue 1 Oct
Austin Counties Car Rally at Tenterden Station
We are delighted to welcome back the Austin Counties Car Rally 2024!
A wide variety of these amazing classic cars will..... See more >
Kent & East Sussex Railway
Tenterden Town Station
Station Road
Tenterden TN30 6HE
Sat 12 Oct and Sun 13 Oct
Firekettle Events Antiques & Collectables Fair
Visiting Antiques & Collectables Fairs is just like life in some ways; to coin a famous phrase, “just like a box of... See more >
Coolings Nurseries, The Gardener’s Garden Centre, Rushmore Hill, Knockholt TN14 7NN
Sat 12 Oct and Sun 13 Oct
Hole Park - Open Garden for NGS
Hole Park is proud to stand amongst the group of gardens which first opened in 1927 soon after it was laid out by my... See more >
Hole Park, Cranbrook TN17 4JB
Sun 13 Oct
Tonbridge Farmers Market
Tonbridge Farmers Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9... See more >
Long Stay Car Park, Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, Kent. TN9 1RG
Sun 13 Oct
Autumn Foraging Walk at Bore Place
Dig out your walking boots for a guided walk around Bore Place, learning to spot edible wild plants and tasting as you... See more >
Bore Place
Bore Place Road
Chiddingstone TN8 7AR
Sat 19 Oct
Bexley Mum2mum Nearly New Market 19th October 2024
*BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market*
BUY top quality second hand baby and children’s clothes, toys, books and... See more >
Falconwood Community Centre, 31 – 39 Falconwood Parade, Welling DA16 2PG
Sat 19 Oct
Yoghurt Making Workshop at Bore Place
During this workshop you will not only learn to make yoghurt using a starter culture but also learn how to develop your... See more >
Bore Place
Bore Place Road
Chiddingstone TN8 7AR
Sun 20 Oct
Aylesford Farmers Market
Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Aylesford Priory between the hours of 9... See more >
Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX
Sun 20 Oct
Owl Walk at Bore Place
Are owls as wise as their reputation suggests and why is it that they hoot and screech as much as they do at this time... See more >
Bore Place
Bore Place Road
Chiddingstone TN8 7AR
Thu 24 Oct
Great Comp Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Skillfully designed 7 acre garden of exceptional beauty. Spacious setting with maintained lawns and paths lead visitors..... See more >
Great Comp Garden, Sevenoaks TN15 8QS
Sun 27 Oct
Kids' Juicing Workshops
Come along to Brogdale during our apple harvesting season. Pick apples from our special heritage orchards and have a go..... See more >
Brogdale Collections, Brogdale Road, Faversham ME13 8XZ
Mon 28 Oct to Wed 30 Oct
NoRCEL's 7th Conference: REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES
IN 2024, NoRCEL’s spotlight will be focussing on reactive oxygen species (ROS) and other relevant, related topics... See more >
University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ
Wed 30 Oct to Fri 1 Nov
Allington Community Market
Wonderful pop up tea room from The Fat Carrot and lovely stalls to browse. Do come along for coffee and a cake, light..... See more >
St Nicholas Church Hall, Poplar Grove, Allington, Maidstone ME16 0DE
Fri 1 Nov
Faversham Christmas Artisan Crafts and Gift Market
Christmas Artisan Crafts and Gift market offering fabulous jewellery , artwork , homeware , soaps, candles, seasonal... See more >
Alexander Centre , Preston Street , Faversham ME13 8NZ
Sat 2 Nov, Sat 23 Nov, Sun 24 Nov, Sun 8 Dec, Sat 14 Dec, Sun 15 Dec
Tunbridge Wells Christmas Artisan Crafts and Gift Market
Christmas Artisan Crafts and Gift market offering fabulous jewellery , artwork , homeware , soaps, candles, seasonal... See more >
One Warwick Park Hotel , 1 , Warwick Park , Tunbridge Wells , Kent TN2 5TA
Sun 3 Nov, Sun 10 Nov, Sun 17 Nov, Sun 1 Dec
The Ultimate MICHAEL JACKSON Tribute - Rory Jackson as Michael Jackson
As Seen On ITV's Britain's Got Talent & Highly Rated By Simon Cowell.
Rory Jackson will have you..... See more >
Avenue Theatre
Central House
Central Avenue
Sittingbourne ME10 4DN
Fri 8 Nov
Sevenoaks Christmas Artisan Crafts and Gift Market
Christmas Artisan Crafts and Gift market offering fabulous jewellery , artwork , homeware , soaps, candles, seasonal... See more >
Stag Plaza , Sevenoaks Community Arts Centre , London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ
Sat 9 Nov, Sat 16 Nov, Sat 7 Dec
Tonbridge Farmers Market
Tonbridge Farmers Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9... See more >
Long Stay Car Park, Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, Kent. TN9 1RG
Sun 10 Nov
Wealden Times Midwinter Fair
Join us for three fabulous days of stylish shopping at Wealden Times Midwinter Fair this 14th, 15th and 16th November... See more >
Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6PY
Thu 14 Nov to Sat 16 Nov
Bexley Mum2mum Nearly New Market 16th November 2024
*BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market*
BUY top quality second hand baby and children’s clothes, toys, books and... See more >
Falconwood Community Centre
31 – 39 Falconwood Parade
Welling DA16 2PG
Sat 16 Nov
Aylesford Farmers Market
Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Aylesford Priory between the hours of 9... See more >
Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX
Sun 17 Nov
Keep it Local Craft Show
Christmas Craft Show
Keep it Local Events offer you an exciting range of locally hand-made Christmas gifts and treats... See more >
Coolings Nurseries, The Gardener’s Garden Centre, Rushmore Hill, Knockholt TN14 7NN
Fri 29 Nov to Sun 1 Dec
Tonbridge Farmers Market
Tonbridge Farmers Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9... See more >
Long Stay Car Park, Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, Kent. TN9 1RG
Sun 8 Dec
Aylesford Farmers Market
Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Aylesford Priory between the hours of 9... See more >
Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX
Sun 15 Dec
Tonbridge Farmers Market
Tonbridge Farmers Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9... See more >
Long Stay Car Park, Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, Kent. TN9 1RG
Sun 12 Jan 25
Aylesford Farmers Market
Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Aylesford Priory between the hours of 9... See more >
Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX
Sun 19 Jan 25
Tonbridge Farmers Market
Tonbridge Farmers Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9... See more >
Long Stay Car Park, Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, Kent. TN9 1RG
Sun 9 Feb 25
Aylesford Farmers Market
Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Aylesford Priory between the hours of 9... See more >
Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX
Sun 16 Feb 25
Tonbridge Farmers' Market
Tonbridge Farmers Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9... See more >
Long Stay Car Park, Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, Kent. TN9 1RG
Sun 9 Mar 25
Who Killed Teddy Brown - Fluffy Top Productions
Set in a post war, poverty stricken London borough, Who Killed Teddy Brown brings you the tragedy of a teenage boy,... See more >
Avenue Theatre
Central House
Central Avenue
Sittingbourne ME10 4DN
Fri 14 Mar 25 and Sat 15 Mar 2025
Aylesford Farmers Market
Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Aylesford Priory between the hours of 9... See more >
Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX
Sun 16 Mar 25
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Things to do around Kent
Here are some delightful day out options in Kent, a county in the south-east of England:
1. Marvel at the White Cliffs of Dover:
- The smooth rise of Kent’s iconic coastline looks like a professionally painted canvas of white. While nothing beats seeing it from the water, walking along the edge shows the stunning contrast of white cliff against emerald sea. They’re one of the most iconic landmarks in England. There are plenty of activities to keep you active too, like learning about scientific discoveries at the Victorian lighthouse or exploring the WWII tunnels within that rock façade. Exmoor ponies (who help control grass growth) may randomly pop up to surprise you. Last but not least, make sure to check out Dover Castle and the nearby memorial that marks the first cross-channel aircraft landing.
2. Delve into Dover Castle:
- As part of the Kent day out alongside the knightly cliffs, Dover Castle is one of the most impressive things to do in town. Built to protect the narrow sea crossing with mainland Europe, the fortressed structure sits atop the grounds of what used to be a Roman lighthouse and the adjacent Church of St. Mary. Within the thick walls of the Great Tower are interactive exhibits that educate on medieval times; my favorite part, however, are the secret wartime tunnels. I joined a 50-minute tour that brought us into the narrow, chalk-hewn underground first discovered during the Napoleonic Wars. Through video projections within the passageway itself, we were told the story of the Dunkirk evacuations in 1940 (if you’ve seen the Christopher Nolan movie, you know what a difficult operation it was). Code-named Dynamo, this is the behind-the-scenes stage for that famous incident. Visiting Dover Castle on your day out in Kent is an enlightening and unusual activity I highly recommend – castles are after all one of the best reasons to visit England!
3. Be entertained at Margate Dreamland:
- Margate Dreamland is a vintage amusement park with a retro vibe. Enjoy classic rides, roller coasters, and carnival games. The scenic location by the sea adds to the charm. It's a fun day out for families and anyone seeking a nostalgic experience.
4. Explore Canterbury Cathedral:
- Canterbury Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest Christian structures in England. Marvel at its Gothic architecture, intricate stained glass windows, and historic tombs. Don't miss the chance to explore the beautiful cloisters and the serene gardens surrounding the cathedral.
5. Discover the Historic Dockyard Chatham:
- The Historic Dockyard Chatham offers a fascinating glimpse into Britain's naval history. Explore historic warships, including the HMS Victory and the HMS Ocelot submarine. Learn about shipbuilding, maritime heritage, and the lives of sailors. It's an immersive experience for all ages.
6. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Kent Downs:
- The Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Go hiking, cycling, or picnicking amidst rolling hills, woodlands, and picturesque villages. The views are breathtaking, especially from the North Downs Way trail.
Remember, Kent's diverse attractions promise an unforgettable day out – from natural wonders to historic sites!
1. Marvel at the White Cliffs of Dover:
- The smooth rise of Kent’s iconic coastline looks like a professionally painted canvas of white. While nothing beats seeing it from the water, walking along the edge shows the stunning contrast of white cliff against emerald sea. They’re one of the most iconic landmarks in England. There are plenty of activities to keep you active too, like learning about scientific discoveries at the Victorian lighthouse or exploring the WWII tunnels within that rock façade. Exmoor ponies (who help control grass growth) may randomly pop up to surprise you. Last but not least, make sure to check out Dover Castle and the nearby memorial that marks the first cross-channel aircraft landing.
2. Delve into Dover Castle:
- As part of the Kent day out alongside the knightly cliffs, Dover Castle is one of the most impressive things to do in town. Built to protect the narrow sea crossing with mainland Europe, the fortressed structure sits atop the grounds of what used to be a Roman lighthouse and the adjacent Church of St. Mary. Within the thick walls of the Great Tower are interactive exhibits that educate on medieval times; my favorite part, however, are the secret wartime tunnels. I joined a 50-minute tour that brought us into the narrow, chalk-hewn underground first discovered during the Napoleonic Wars. Through video projections within the passageway itself, we were told the story of the Dunkirk evacuations in 1940 (if you’ve seen the Christopher Nolan movie, you know what a difficult operation it was). Code-named Dynamo, this is the behind-the-scenes stage for that famous incident. Visiting Dover Castle on your day out in Kent is an enlightening and unusual activity I highly recommend – castles are after all one of the best reasons to visit England!
3. Be entertained at Margate Dreamland:
- Margate Dreamland is a vintage amusement park with a retro vibe. Enjoy classic rides, roller coasters, and carnival games. The scenic location by the sea adds to the charm. It's a fun day out for families and anyone seeking a nostalgic experience.
4. Explore Canterbury Cathedral:
- Canterbury Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest Christian structures in England. Marvel at its Gothic architecture, intricate stained glass windows, and historic tombs. Don't miss the chance to explore the beautiful cloisters and the serene gardens surrounding the cathedral.
5. Discover the Historic Dockyard Chatham:
- The Historic Dockyard Chatham offers a fascinating glimpse into Britain's naval history. Explore historic warships, including the HMS Victory and the HMS Ocelot submarine. Learn about shipbuilding, maritime heritage, and the lives of sailors. It's an immersive experience for all ages.
6. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Kent Downs:
- The Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Go hiking, cycling, or picnicking amidst rolling hills, woodlands, and picturesque villages. The views are breathtaking, especially from the North Downs Way trail.
Remember, Kent's diverse attractions promise an unforgettable day out – from natural wonders to historic sites!
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