Family Days Out
Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, New Romney
Miniature steam and diesel railway running 13.5 miles from Hythe to Dungeness, with a Model Railway Exhibition at New Romney. Romney Rover £30 adult.
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
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Royal Engineers Museum
Museum of the Corps of Royal Engineers in Brompton, with galleries, a First World War trench display and a cafe.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Royal Military Canal, Hythe
Napoleonic-era canal with a flat towpath, picnic tables and fishing platforms, running through Hythe and West Hythe. Green Flag award holder.
Parks & Walks
RSPB Cliffe Pools
RSPB reserve of former industrial lagoons and grassland near Cliffe, with trails looking over the pools and the Thames. Free entry.
Parks & Walks
RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve
Shingle nature reserve with hides, trails and a visitor centre near Lydd. Visitor centre usually Wed to Sun 10am to 4pm; non-members pay to park.
Parks & Walks
RSPB Northward Hill
RSPB reserve of woodland and grazing marsh between High Halstow and Cooling, known for its large heronry of grey herons.
Museums & Galleries
Salomons Museum
Free two-room museum at Salomons Estate, telling the story of three generations of the Salomons family. Call reception before visiting.
Beaches & Coast, Parks & Walks
Samphire Hoe
Country park under Shakespeare Cliff reached through a cliff tunnel, with walks, picnic areas, toilets and a coffee stop.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Sandwich Guildhall Museum
Free local museum and historic courtroom in the Guildhall, Cattle Market, open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Sandwich Quay and Fisher Gate
Medieval Fisher Gate and the riverside Quay in Sandwich, on a self-guided two-mile town walk that starts at the Town Bridge.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve and Harrison Visitor Centre
Kent Wildlife Trust lakes and woodland reserve in Sevenoaks with bird hides, nature trail, cafe and visitor centre. Pay-and-display parking.
Beaches & Coast
Sheerness Beach
Blue Flag shingle bathing beach in the centre of Sheerness facing the Thames Estuary, with a wide promenade and green open space behind.
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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