Places to visit

Canterbury’s Museum, Art Gallery, Library and Visitor Information Centre situated in the heart of the historic city centre.
Whether you are a frequent Library user, a teacher on a Schools Workshop, an inquisitive explorer studying our treasures from the Anci... (click the button below to read more)

The Huguenot Museum is the first and only museum of Huguenot history in Britain. It tells an important story of Britain’s first refugees, the crafts, trades and skills they brought with them and the impact their contribution has had on the development of our country.

Visit Kent’s largest military museum to discover the story of the Royal Engineers and how they have helped the British Army live, move and fight for over 300 years.

With highlights including 25 Victoria Crosses, Wellington’s map of Waterloo, Chard’s weapon... (click the button below to read more)

A fantastic place for all the family to visit, from dog walking, running, biking, to sitting with a coffee at the café and watching the birds flutter by.

Brockhill's lake, woods, meadows, picnic and play areas – along with the excellent Brockhill Café – make it a great spot for a family day out. The park is also rich in wildlife, including marbled white butterflies, green woodpeckers and carpets of snowdrops.

Woods Meadow public open space consists of 8 acres and can be accessed on foot from the public rights of way.

The main areas of interest are that there is:

An open area of grass land
A small stream with wooded banks on either side. This does mean that ... (click the button below to read more)

Cobtree Manor Park has over 50 acres of parkland displaying a diverse and maturing collection of trees and shrubs.

Standing on the site of the old Maidstone Zoo, the park features a themed play area, along with a sculpture trail, plenty of space for picnic... (click the button below to read more)

Situated in the town centre between Maidstone East Station and Maidstone Museum, Brenchley Gardens provides an oasis of calm in contrast to the bustling shopping streets. The Victorian bandstand is the venue for Sunday afternoon concerts during the summer as well as other events throughout the year.

Riverhill is renowned for its beautiful and historic gardens, expansive views across the Weald of Kent and warm and friendly welcome. Home to the Rogers family since 1840, these family-run gardens offer visitors space to explore, gardens to admire and excuse... (click the button below to read more)

Experience 700 years of history at the romantic double-moated 13th century castle once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII and Mother of Elizabeth I.

Discover magnificent award-winning gardens set in 125 acres of glorious grounds. ... (click the button below to read more)