Places to visit

Set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships moored at Chatham dockyards. Despite a brave attempt, it entirely failed to do so in ... (click the button below to read more)

Once part of an 18th century country estate, Manor Park offers a wide range of natural habitats for you to enjoy, from beautiful wildflower meadows, to woodland copses and a serene lake. With a café offering delicious local food, children’s play area and hist... (click the button below to read more)

Ellen Terry's early 16th-century house and cottage gardens

Just 4 miles from Maidstone, Teston Bridge Country Park is one of the best places to enjoy a rural riverside walk in Kent. Focused around the historical bridge, the park also offers a play area and plenty of idyllic picnic spots, making it the perfect place for a family day out.

Explore over eight acres of award-winning gardens, situated in the grounds of a picturesque coastal castle with a fascinating history. Walmer Castle was once a Tudor artillery fortress that became a stately-home for the Lords Warden of the Cinque Ports, inclu... (click the button below to read more)

Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Canterbury Cathedral’s thrilling history spans over 1,400 years, telling the stories that have shaped England.

Manston started its Aviation days as a Royal Naval Station in 1916, with a base at Westgate Bay for seaplanes. The early airfield was on the area now occupied by the passenger terminal.

By 1917 Manston airfield had grown to include four underground hangars... (click the button below to read more)

Sitting high on the west bank of the Medway Gap, hidden away between Snodland and Vigo, Holly Hill woodland can be found. Walking from a small car park well signposted from Birling Hill leads into an extensive stretch of accessible and relatively uncommon be... (click the button below to read more)

Located on Mill Street in the centre of Maidstone, the Carriage Museum offers an insight into the fascinating history of transport and is home to a unique collection of horse-drawn vehicles and transport curiosities. More than 60 vehicles are on display, rang... (click the button below to read more)

Taddington Valley, which is owned and managed by Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, is made up of a long thin area of grassland with steep wooded sides covering a total area of 36 acres, and makes an interesting change to the suburban residential area all a... (click the button below to read more)