Places to visit

Eynsford Castle is a ruined medieval fortification in Eynsford, Kent. Built on the site of an earlier Anglo-Saxon stone burh, the castle was constructed by William de Enysford, probably between 1085 and 1087, to protect the lands of Lanfranc, the Archbishop o... (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)

Temple Manor was built in the 13th century by the Knights Templar, a military and religious order founded during the Crusades. Located to the west of the River Medway, the hall was designed to provide lodging for dignitaries travelling between Dover and Londo... (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)

Set in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, White Horse Wood Country Park offers beautiful countryside, local history and panoramic views. Perfect for a picnic or walking the dog, you’ll also be able to explore the medieval ruins of Thurnham Castle.

Restoration House as we see it today is the amalgamation of two medieval buildings which were combined in the late 16th or early 17th century to create a mansion house just outside the south east corner of the city wall.

Restoration House is a unique survi... (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)

Different gardens, views and events here mean there’s always something to interest you, your family and friends. Why not pay us a visit and see what you can discover?

The formal gardens.
A pavilion.
Two tennis courts which are open all year round. Information about the cost and how to pay can be found on our Sport Pitches and Courts pages.
Sk8s 'n' Bruises skate-park.
An all weather floodlit hockey/five-a-side football... (click the button below to read more)

The Old Lighthouse is an Historic Grade 11 building, listed in 1992 by Shepway District Council, recently celebrating its centenary.

Opened with great ceremony by His Royal Majesty the Prince of Wales in 1904 after a 3 year build, it survived two world wa... (click the button below to read more)