Walks & Beaches

This longer walk nestled in the North Downs is a real tour of the English countryside. Along this circuit walk, you can enjoy views of the open country, orchards and working farms as well as quaint villages that look like they’ve been plucked straight from a ... (click the button below to read more)

Discover Balfour Winery and explore Hush Heath Estate, which comprises of 400-acres of Kent countryside, teeming with wildlife. Visit our state-of-the-art winery, open all year round for tours and tastings. Relax on the terrace with sweeping views of the Esta... (click the button below to read more)

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The Medway Valley walk is a linear route follows just over 28 miles along the banks of the River Medway.
All walkers are bound to enjoy the diversity of landscapes along the river.

These vary from the busy market towns of Tonbridge and Rochester through ... (click the button below to read more)

The Friars is the home to a small community of Carmelite Friars, who first came here in 1242. The Carmelites left at the dissolution of the monasteries in 1538. However, they were able to return in 1949. Today, The Friars is one of Kent’s hidden treasures and... (click the button below to read more)

Once a hunting ground for royalty, King’s Wood is now a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and remains home to a herd of fallow deer.

There are some hills and uneven terrain in this walk, so make sure you bring sturdy shoes. This is a walk with ... (click the button below to read more)

For those of you looking to explore West Kent this Autumn, Knole Park is a popular pick among tourists and locals all year round. With beautiful grounds adorned with vivid Autumn colours and the famous deer roaming around, Knole is a great choice for the whole family.

Perhaps one of the most enchanting walks you can take in Kent are those in and around Hartfield. Both the High Weald Landscape Trail and the Forest Way pass through the town, as well as many local walks, making it a popular stop for ramblers.

Not only is t... (click the button below to read more)

Over the years Chilston Park Hotel has been home to eminent politicians, writers, lords and viscounts and today it is renowned as one of the best hotels in Kent.

A classic British country house hotel in Kent with style and charm to spare. Perhaps the most ... (click the button below to read more)

Visit Maidstone this summer and enjoy the fabulous new free art trail ‘Shaun the Sheep in the Heart of Kent’ brought to you by Heart of Kent Hospice.

The 109 large and small ewe-nique artworks will be displayed across Maidstone in key locations until 30 A... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 29 06 2024 at 9:00 am

Until: Fri 30 08 2024 at 5:00 pm

Voted one of the top 10 woods for bluebells by the Woodland Trust, Hucking Estate is best enjoyed in spring as the magical carpet of flowers extends between the trees.

You and your dog can enjoy a beautiful circular stroll through the picturesque woodland ... (click the button below to read more)

The Otford Kent Circular Walk is a full scale representation of the position of our planets - very interesting!

It was created by the village as a millennium project and adds another dimension to this beautiful walk.

Head high onto the North Downs for f... (click the button below to read more)

A free event for everyone, run by local volunteers with financial support from local businesses.

The River Festival started more than 40 years ago and people of all ages in Maidstone have great affection for what was the county town’s biggest annual event.... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 27 07 2024 at 12:00 pm

Until: Sat 27 07 2024 at 11:45 pm

Mote Park is one of the most popular parks in the county. With plenty of opportunity to dive off the beaten track and follow one of the winding paths and trails through the trees, the park bursts to life in Autumn.