Places to visit

Woodland Walk public open spaces consists of 44 acres and there eight entrances for walkers.

The main areas of interest are:

that the Pen stream runs through the middle of this public open space so water safety should be considered when visiting this pu... (click the button below to read more)

This Grade I listed 16th and 17th Century town house is one of the most impressive and distinctive buildings in Rochester’s historic High Street. It also has many fascinating stories to tell…

Once the family home of Sir Peter Buck, a senior officer at the ... (click the button below to read more)

Great Dixter is an historic house, a garden, a centre of education, and a place of pilgrimage for horticulturists from across the world.
Great Dixter was the family home of gardener and gardening writer Christopher Lloyd – it was the focus of his energy and ... (click the button below to read more)

Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding. Today it stands as a proud reminder of the history of Rochester, along with the cathe... (click the button below to read more)

Situated just outside the city walls, St. Augustine’s Abbey was originally created as a burial place for the Anglo-Saxon kings of Kent, and is part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site, along with the cathedral and St Martin's Church. Explore the tranquil ru... (click the button below to read more)

A beach on the Thames estury, possibly the closest beach to London!

With a sandy beach, it is a popular spot for families!

Good fishing location

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)

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)

Port Lympne Reserve is very different from a conventional zoo and we ensure that here the animals always come first.

We do our best to provide a fantastic visitor experience and we are constantly striving for new ways to ensure that we are one of Kent’s be... (click the button below to read more)

MinorMania is an indoor and outdoor play centre. We offer a multi-tiered play frame which is a safe, secure and stimulating environment with different areas for toddlers and juniors. We have a separate area for children under 3 years old with a fish aquarium ... (click the button below to read more)