Walks & Beaches

Walks in the countryside, running trails, picnic and play areas, events and activities, or just the beautiful natural space.

Hiking trails amid ancient woods & orchid-filled chalk grassland, plus a cafe, shop & play area.

The Hook & Hatchet Inn

At the Hook & Hatchet Inn we have a number of desirable amenities other than just our fabulous bar and dining area - paired with a wide selection of beers, ales, spirits and wines and also fantastic homemade pub food!

We are 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)

The deserted landscape of Dungeness carries an eerie beauty, the likes of which you will struggle to find elsewhere in the UK. That’s because the landscape here, although a shingle beach, is classified as a desert.

Punctuated by two lighthouses, the beach ... (click the button below to read more)

Producing Quality Ales From The Garden Of England
Utilising carefully selected blends of malts, hops and barley and captivating the best the Garden of England has to offer, Musket Brewery is focused on creating quality real ales brewed in the traditional man... (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

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

Between Margate and Broadstairs, you’ll find Kingsgate Bay. This quiet, sandy beach framed is by monumental white chalk cliffs and sea arch and watched over by a handsome 18th-century castle. All in all, it makes for a walk you won’t soon forget.

The bay i... (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)

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)

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.

Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS)

We’re your local air ambulance charity. We hope you never need us, but every year thousands of people do. And if you do, we’ll be there to fight for your life. 

Our helicopters are flying emergency rooms. ... (click the button below to read more)

This year create new memories with friends and family by lighting up the night sky on a 5 mile charity walk in support of Heart of Kent Hospice. There is also a 1 mile walk for those who would like a shorter route.
This year everyone can enjoy a fun evening ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 05 10 2024 at 5:00 pm

Until: Sat 05 10 2024 at 9:30 pm