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.
GuideCastles & History, Parks & Walks
The Fleur de Lis, St Mary of Charity, Shepherd Neame tours, Oare Gunpowder Works, Oare Marshes and Brogdale, with the days and rules each owner lists.
GuideCastles & History, Museums & Galleries
Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, St Martin's, the Beaney, Roman Museum, Westgate Towers, Canterbury Tales and Howletts, with days and prices.
GuideBeaches & Coast, Museums & Galleries
Viking Bay, Joss Bay, Botany Bay and Kingsgate Bay, plus Dickens House and Crampton Tower, which both close after 1 November 2026.
GuideCastles & History, Parks & Walks
St Leonard's Tower and Manor Park Country Park in West Malling, plus the National Trust's Ightham Mote nearby, with costs and access.
GuideFamily Days Out, Parks & Walks
The Pantiles, The Amelia Scott, three town parks, the rocks on the Commons and Spa Valley Railway, with what is open and when.
GuideCastles & History, Parks & Walks
Tonbridge Castle, the Racecourse Sportsground, Haysden Country Park, the Medway Valley Walk and Clip 'n Climb, with hours and costs where listed.
GuideCastles & History, Parks & Walks
The Friars at Aylesford, Kit's Coty House on Blue Bell Hill and Leybourne Lakes Country Park: what each is and what to check before you go.
GuideFamily Days Out, Parks & Walks
Southborough Common, Salomons Museum and Bewl Water: an open common, a call-first museum and a reservoir with a 13 mile walking circuit.
GuideParks & Walks
Milton Creek Country Park, The Meads community woodland and henge, and Queendown Warren chalk grassland, with access notes for each.
GuideBeaches & Coast, Castles & History
Blue Town Heritage Centre, Barton's Point, Sheerness Beach, Queenborough Harbour and Castle Green, with the practical detail each owner publishes.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Faversham Society museum on Preston Street tracing the town from pre-Roman settlement through its industrial and farming history. Free entry.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Britain's largest Napoleonic fortress, with free-to-roam grounds above Chatham and paid guided tours of its tunnels.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
About 70 hectares of open grassland between Chatham and Gillingham, home to the Chatham Naval Memorial and looking out over Fort Amherst.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Medway Council museum in Rochester's 17th century Guildhall, covering local history, the River Medway and the prison hulks.
Castles & History
One of the largest gurdwaras outside India, opened in Gravesend in 2010, with three prayer halls and two langar halls.
Beaches & Coast, Castles & History
Grade II listed seafront clock tower of 1837, next to the playground and bandstand.
Castles & History, Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Double-moated 14th century castle near Edenbridge, childhood home of Anne Boleyn, with Italian gardens, lake, mazes and a Christmas season from 20 November.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
National Trust medieval moated manor house near Ightham, with gardens, estate walks, a cafe and shop. Christmas opening runs 21 November to 3 January.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Public grounds of Ingress Abbey in Greenhithe, with old follies and woodland paths leading to the Thames riverside and the England Coast Path.
Castles & History, Family Days Out
Heritage steam railway from Tenterden Town Station through the Rother Valley to Bodiam. Trains on selected dates; adult fare £30 online.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Aviation museum on the old Hawkinge airfield telling the story of the 1940 Battle of Britain, with free on-site parking.
Castles & History
Free English Heritage site: remains of two Neolithic burial chambers on the slopes of Blue Bell Hill above Aylesford, about 500 metres apart.
Volunteering
More than 300 volunteers help bring the Historic Dockyard to life, from restoring warships and running the heritage railway to research and gallery work. It is a great way to learn new skills and meet people who love Chatham's maritime history.
Volunteering
A volunteer group, founded in 2009, that looks after The Vines gardens in the heart of Rochester alongside Medway Council and Kent Wildlife Trust. Volunteers help with planting and run community events such as the summer Cherry Picnic and bat and bug days.
Languages & Learning
A society for anyone interested in Margate's history, heritage and future, with monthly evening talks from guest speakers. Visitors are welcome to come along for a small fee before deciding to join.
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