Castles & History
St George’s Church and Pocahontas Statue
Gravesend's 1733 parish church, burial place of Pocahontas, with a bronze statue of her in the churchyard garden and Virginia memorial windows.
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.
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Castles & History
St James’ Church, Cooling
Historic church on the Hoo Peninsula whose churchyard inspired the opening of Dickens' Great Expectations. Open daily.
Castles & History
St Laurence Church
Grade I listed medieval parish church on The Moor, Hawkhurst, with brasses from 1495 and a 1922 war memorial screen. Open daily 11am to 3pm.
Castles & History
St Leonard’s Church and Ossuary, Hythe
Parish church on Oak Walk, Hythe, open daily. Its ossuary of medieval bones opens most days Easter to September and is generally closed in winter.
Castles & History
St Leonard’s Tower
Free English Heritage site in West Malling: an early Norman tower, viewed from outside only, opposite Manor Park Country Park.
Castles & History
St Martin’s Church
Church with Roman, Saxon and medieval fabric, still a place of worship and part of Canterbury's World Heritage Site.
Castles & History
St Mary of Charity Church
Grade I listed parish church with an openwork spire and a classical nave, generally open daily for visitors.
Castles & History
St Mildred’s Church, Tenterden
Parish church in the centre of Tenterden with a 15th-century tower, wagon ceiling and Whitfeld monument. Usually open 9am to 4pm daily.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Strood Town Centre Trail
A 1.2 mile signed history loop around Strood's High Street, St Nicholas Church and the Esplanade, with river views towards Rochester Castle.
Museums & Galleries
Sun Pier House
Riverside arts centre in Chatham with an exhibition gallery, artist studios and a cafe beside the River Medway.
Castles & History
Sutton Valence Castle
Free English Heritage site: the ruined 12th-century great tower of a Norman castle above Sutton Valence, with views over the Weald.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Swanley Park
Town council park in Swanley with 60 acres of parkland, play areas, soft play and a miniature railway. Free entry.
Running
Canterbury Harriers
A well-established running club offering speed sessions, track intervals, steady group runs and a Sunday long run in Blean Woods. Newer runners are pointed towards the Tuesday sessions to find their feet.
Languages & Learning
The Arts Society Gravesend
A society for anyone curious about the arts, hosting monthly illustrated lectures by expert speakers on art, design and history. It is a relaxed way to learn something new and meet like-minded people.
Music & Choirs
Dartford Choral Society
An amateur choir with all four voice parts that meets weekly to rehearse for its concerts in and around Dartford. It is a welcoming option for local singers who want a regular, sociable night out.
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