Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Swanscombe Heritage Park
Former quarry where the 400,000-year-old Swanscombe skull was found, now a park with a heritage trail, playground and Thames views.
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
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Type
Audience
Parks & Walks
Swanscombe Peninsula Trail
Circular 4 mile walk from Swanscombe onto the marshes of the Swanscombe Peninsula, following the England Coast Path beside the Thames.
Parks & Walks
Teston Bridge Country Park
Kent County Council country park of grazed meadows beside the River Medway at Teston, with river walks, a play area and the 14th-century bridge.
Museums & Galleries
The Amelia Scott
Free museum, galleries, library and cafe in the centre of Tunbridge Wells, with around 60,000 objects and changing exhibitions.
Museums & Galleries
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
Free museum, art gallery, library and visitor information centre on Canterbury High Street, with changing exhibitions and an events programme.
Family Days Out, Museums & Galleries
The Canterbury Tales Experience
Immersive medieval walk-through in a building over 900 years old, bringing Chaucer's pilgrims and their tales to life with sound, projection and effects.
Beaches & Coast, Museums & Galleries
The Folkestone Mermaid
Cornelia Parker's life-size sculpture on The Stade overlooking Sunny Sands, made for the 2011 Folkestone Triennial.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
The Friars, Aylesford Priory
Carmelite priory by the Medway at Aylesford with gardens, shrines, a tea room, gift shop and pottery. Open every day of the year, free entry.
Castles & History, Family Days Out, Museums & Galleries
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Former Royal Navy dockyard with three historic warships, the Ropery, museum galleries and Call the Midwife filming spots.
Museums & Galleries
The Horsebridge Arts Centre
Charity arts centre by Whitstable seafront with two galleries, a local makers' shop, classes, talks, films and monthly jazz across three floors.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
The Meads Community Woodland and Henge
Young community woodland in Sittingbourne with hedgerows, wildlife and a replica Neolithic wood henge built by volunteers in 2017. Free entry.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
The Moor
Historic village green at the old centre of Hawkhurst, ringed by St Laurence church, the Eight Bells pub and old village buildings. Registered Village Green.
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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