Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
RAF Manston History Museum
Museum of RAF Manston history near Ramsgate with a Vulcan, Canberra and Victor cockpit, plus a NAAFI cafe and seasonal events.
Things to Do in Kent
Castles to explore, beaches to stroll and museums for rainy afternoons. Find your next day out in Kent, whether you've got an hour to spare or the whole weekend.
Guides
Places to visit
Town
Type
Audience
Beaches & Coast, Castles & History
Ramsgate Royal Harbour
Britain's only Royal Harbour: a working harbour and marina with a waterfront of cafes, galleries, boat trips, the Obelisk and West Pier lighthouse.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Ramsgate Tunnels
Wartime air raid shelter tunnels under Ramsgate, explored on guided tours that start with a film in the old Victorian railway tunnel.
Parks & Walks
Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve
Plantlife's largest nature reserve in England: a working farm and woodland near Cuxton, open at any time on marked footpaths.
Beaches & Coast, Castles & History
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
Twin medieval church towers beside a Roman Saxon Shore fort on the cliffs east of Herne Bay. Free to visit; North Tower interior opens on select days.
Parks & Walks
Rede Common Local Nature Reserve
Strood's "Sandy Banks": a Local Nature Reserve of open grassland, scrub and woodland with views across the Medway towns.
Castles & History, Family Days Out
Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre
Roman fort and amphitheatre site near Sandwich run by English Heritage, with ticketed entry and online advance booking.
Beaches & Coast, Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Riverside Country Park
A 100-hectare Green Flag coastal park on the Medway Estuary with trails, birdwatching, a playground, visitor centre and cafe.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Riverside Leisure Area and Gordon Promenade
Gravesend's Thames riverfront: Fort Gardens, Gordon Gardens and lake, and the Gordon Promenade, with a cafe, play area and river views.
Castles & History
Rochester Castle
Medieval castle and keep on Castle Hill above the River Medway, run by Medway Council and free to English Heritage members.
Castles & History
Rochester Cathedral
Rochester's historic cathedral beside the castle, with free admission and donations welcome; Visit Medway says no booking is needed.
Parks & Walks
Romney Warren Nature Reserve and The Nest, New Romney
Dune grassland and pond nature reserve with a cafe, The Nest, in the former Romney Marsh Visitor Centre. Cafe open 9am to 4.30pm daily.
Music & Choirs
Canterbury Choral Society
A large auditioned choir with a 75-year history of performing in Canterbury Cathedral. Prospective members can visit an open rehearsal first, and reduced-fee places are offered to younger singers.
Games & Hobbies
Tunbridge Wells Chess Club
A welcoming chess club for complete beginners and seasoned players alike, running a club championship, quickplay events and Kent League matches. Boards and clocks are provided, and you can try a taster session before joining.
Games & Hobbies
Medway Chess Club
The main chess club for the Medway towns, meeting weekly in Frindsbury and playing in the Kent county leagues. It is a good home for anyone wanting regular over-the-board games against friendly local opponents.
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