Visit Kent

Destination

Be inspired by the centuries-old heritage of Canterbury Cathedral, romanced by ‘the loveliest castle in the world’, charmed by the favourite seaside resort of Charles Dickens; uplifted by rolling countryside and glorious gardens; tempted by the fine local produce. And the list goes on as there is so much to discover and enjoy in Kent – the Garden of England.

What's on Offer

Places to Visit

Sample the following in Kent and you will definitely want to come back for more

1. Heritage
Kent is the oldest county in England. Canterbury is among the oldest cities and a world heritage site.

2. Cathedrals
Kent is home to the two oldest Cathedrals in England at Canterbury and Rochester

3. Castles
Kent has more castles and historic houses than any other county – Dover Castle, Leeds Castle, Hever Castle, Penshurst Place to name but a few.

4. Gardens
Kent is the Garden of England and its gardens are world renowned.

5. Coast
Whether you’re after traditional family entertainment, adrenaline watersports or somewhere to chill out, Kent’s varied coastline has just the beach or resort for you.

6. Maritime Heritage
The most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, spans over 400 years of maritime history

7. The White Cliffs of Dover
Amazing but true: it took 80 million years to form the White Cliffs of Dover.

8. Countryside
Walk, wildlife-spot or just relax in a wonderful Kent Downs or High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

9. Famous connections, authors and artists
From Charles Dickens to JMW Turner Kent has inspired many artists - Visit the Turner Contemporary Gallery and become inspired yourself.

10 Kent Greeters
Kent Greeters are volunteers who want to share their passion for their local area with visitors.

To find out more about Kent’s unique highlights and attractions, go to www.visitkent.co.uk

Eating Out

Enjoy Whitstable Oysters, melt-in-the-mouth Dover Sole, or chargrilled Romney Lamb cutlets. Tuck in at a country pub, gastro pub or restaurant. Savour the authentic tastes of Kent – the Garden of England.

Accommodation

Kent is an ideal short break or holiday destination, and offers a wide choice of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, from quaint cottages, converted barns, bed and breakfasts, and conical oast houses, to chic city hotels, seaside guest houses and family-friendly caravan and camping parks,

Getting There

Road

The best way to get into Kent from anywhere in the UK is to head to London first then once on the M25 there are two directions into the county – follow the M26 to the M20 or the M2
There are frequent Channel crossings between Kent and Nord-Pas de Calais. P

Rail

There are regular train services from London via Southeastern and with the High Speed 1 you can be on the Kent Coast in just over an hour.

Sea

&O Ferries and SeaFrance operate ferries on the Calais-Dover route, and DFDS runs a ferry service from Dunkerque to Dover. If you are coming by car you can catch the Eurotunnel from Calais to Folkestone or passengers can use the high speed Eurostar service which runs from Paris, Brussels or Lille to Ashford and Ebbsfleet International Stations in Kent

Air

Manston, Kent's International Airport provides direct access to Kent alternatively London Gatwick and London Heathrow are the two major airports closest to Kent.