Kent features a wide range of places of interest and attractions throughout the South East ranging from traditional/local events, music festivals, motor/water sports to ancient and ancient historical sites. It is a rich place to explore and encounter a different side to England with a vast selection of sites to discover and sights to see. To view information on each area of Kent please follow the links below:
West of Kent – A wealth of history, country houses, and the green expanses of the Weald.
Heart of Kent – Diverse scenery and attractions, a beautiful and central base for your stay.
Coastal Kent – An extensive selection of coastal towns, fantastic Blue Flag beaches and unique marshlands.
Visit our Holiday Extras page for ideas to add something special to your stay.
Places To Visit
Biddenden Vineyards
22 acres of vines situated in the heart of Kent
Chapel Down Winery
A fully English wine company in Tenterden
Bedgebury Pinetum
A 300 acre pinetum containing some 10,000 of the worlds finest and endangered trees in Goudhurst
Shepherd Neame
Classic Brewery situated in Faversham producing quality beers and ales for over 850 years
Leeds Castle
Set in beautiful countryside play a round of golf or take a tour around the ancient buildings built in 1119
Canterbury Cathederal
Established in 597 AD this beautiful Cathederal dominates the city of Canterbury
Howletts And Port Lympne Zoos
Safaris through the animal parks and rehabilitation projects of releasing animals back into their wild habitat supported by the Aspinall Foundation in Lympne and near Canterbury.
Brands Hatch Race Circuit
With race meetings of top motor sport events, track days and driving experiences on offer, enjoy a good action packed day out.
Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
With regular plays and performances in a new state of the art auditorium (from September 2011).
The White Cliffs Of Dover
Beautiful National park of one of the major landmarks of Britain for walks and sight-seeing.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-thewhitecliffsofdover
Bewl Water
Beautiful walks around lake which is also a sailing hot spot.
For Walks Around kent please visit www.walkinginkent.co.uk to find a walk near your property.
Best Beaches
Camber Sands, Camber
Stunning sand beach with dunes
Bottany Bay, Broadstairs
Exclusive beach carved into the cliffs
Spas
Eastwell Manor, Ashford
T: +44 (0) 1233 213111
The Spa Hotel, Tunnbridge Wells
T: +44 (0) 1892 520331
Places To Eat
The West House (Michelin Star), Biddenden
Beautiful contemporary cuisine in a quaint former weavers cottage.
T: +44 (0) 1580 291341
Reads Restaurant (Michelin Star), Faversham
Imaginative modern British food which is cooked to perfection.
T:+44 (0) 1795 535344
The Sportsman (Michelin Star), Seasalter
For a two times Michelin Star experience where the menu changes on a daily basis.
T: +44 (0) 1227 273370
Apicius (Michelin Star), Cranbrook
Well balanced fine cooking with local ingredients sourced.
T: +44 (0) 1580 714666
La Zia Maria, Goudhurst
A fantastic Italian restaurant producing outstanding food set in a beautiful area.
T: +44 (0) 1580 212100
Eastwell Manor, Ashford
Traditional British cuisine in a stunning country manor house.
T: +44 (0)1233 213000
The Plough Inn, Stalisfield Green
Quaint country pub with beautiful meals using local produce.
T: +44 (0) 1795 890256
Around Kent
Thorpe Park
A popular theme park in Surrey not far from Kent.
High Speed Train Services To London
From 18 minutes to West Kent
From 37 minutes to Heart Of Kent
From 60 minutes to Canterbury and Coastal Kent
Eurostar to Europe
Going from Ashford or Ebbsfleet International to Paris, Bruxelles or Lille.
Lydd Airport
Fly from London Ashford Airport to Le Touquet in France for the day.
To book contact Lydd air by-
T: +44 (0) 1797 322 207