Places to visit

Aylesford Priory, or "The Friars" was founded in 1242 when members of the Carmelite order arrived in England from Mount Carmel in the Holy Land. Richard de Grey, a crusader, sponsored them, and conveyed to the order a parcel of land located on his manor in Aylesford in Kent.

Chartwell is a country house near Westerham, Kent, in South East England. For over forty years it was the home of Winston Churchill. He bought the property in September 1922 and lived there until shortly before his death in January 1965.

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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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

Sissinghurst Castle Garden, at Sissinghurst in the Weald of Kent in England, was created by Vita Sackville-West, poet and writer, and her husband Harold Nicolson, author and diplomat. It is among the most famous gardens in England and is designated Grade I on... (click the button below to read more)

Following its temporary closure and subsequent relocation to Faversham Police Station, we are pleased to announce that the Kent Police Museum will be reopening later this year!

Although our timescales have been set back by the current Coronavirus outbreak ... (click the button below to read more)

Every child loves to play make believe and there is no better place for supporting and awakening their imagination than Little Street. Our play centre has a variety of themed rooms, scaled down to be the perfect size for little people, and carefully designed ... (click the button below to read more)