Castles & History, Food & Drink
The Pantiles
Historic Georgian spa parade in Tunbridge Wells built around the chalybeate spring, with boutique shops, cafes, bars and regular markets and 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.
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Places to visit
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Type
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Family Days Out, Museums & Galleries
The Seaside Museum
Volunteer-run museum of Herne Bay and the English seaside: seaside pastimes, fossils, Roman Reculver, the Dambusters bouncing bomb and changing exhibitions.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
The Strand Leisure Park
Riverside leisure park in Gillingham with play parks, crazy golf, a miniature railway and the 1896 saltwater lido, which opens in summer.
Parks & Walks
The Vines
Green Flag park in central Rochester on the site of the monks' medieval vineyard, with a plane-tree avenue and a natural play area.
Beaches & Coast, Parks & Walks
The White Cliffs of Dover
Clifftop walks and a visitor centre at Langdon Cliffs, run by the National Trust, with views over the Channel and port.
Museums & Galleries
This Museum Is (Not) Obsolete
Hands-on Ramsgate museum of obsolete and experimental electronic, telecoms and musical technology, open at weekends.
Parks & Walks
Toad Rock
Toad-shaped natural sandstone rock on Rusthall Common, a short walk from The Pantiles. Free to visit, with more rock outcrops across the Commons.
Castles & History, Family Days Out
Tonbridge Castle
Norman motte-and-bailey site with a 13th century gatehouse in central Tonbridge. Audio tour, gift shop and a bailey lawn for picnics.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground
Large riverside park in the centre of Tonbridge, open every day, with play area, skate park, outdoor gym, tennis, bowls and riverbank paths.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Trosley Country Park
Kent County Council country park on the North Downs at Vigo, with chalk grassland, woodland trails, the Bluebell Cafe and wide views.
Museums & Galleries
Turner Contemporary
Free contemporary art gallery on Margate seafront, with the Sophie Calle exhibition to January 2027 and a Turner display. Open Wednesday to Sunday.
Castles & History
Union Mill
Grade I smock mill of 1814 on The Hill, Cranbrook, run by volunteers. Free entry on summer open days from April; closed for the winter.
Games & Hobbies
Cobtree Men’s Shed
A community workshop where people get together to make things, share skills and work on shed projects, or just enjoy a cuppa and a chat. Despite the name, both men and women are welcome.
Gardening & Nature
Windmill Community Gardens Margate
A community garden offering food growing, gardening and outdoor learning, with weekly Garden Clubs that anyone can join. No experience is needed, and volunteers can work at their own pace, solo or in a team.
Cycling
Loop Sunday Club Ride
A weekly cycle-and-social group ride that heads out from Tunbridge Wells every Sunday morning. Route details are posted ahead of each ride, which makes it easy to see whether it suits you.
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