GuideFamily Days Out, Parks & Walks
Riverside Country Park and green spaces around Rainham
Riverside Country Park on the Medway Estuary, plus Berengrave nature reserve and Cozenton Park: what each offers and what to check before you go.
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
GuideFamily Days Out, Parks & Walks
Northfleet’s country park, Camer Park and Trosley
Northfleet Urban Country Park, plus Camer Park at Meopham and Trosley Country Park at Vigo on the Downs: what each has and what to check.
GuideCastles & History, Parks & Walks
Riverside and heritage walks around Greenhithe and Swanscombe
Riverside and heritage walks around Greenhithe and Swanscombe: Ingress Abbey grounds, the Heritage Park, the Peninsula Trail and Beacon Wood.
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Gillingham’s parks, waterfront and family days out
Gillingham's town parks, the Strand waterfront, Darland Banks and the Medway Queen, plus Capstone Farm and the snowsports centre nearby.
GuideCastles & History, Parks & Walks
Eynsford, Lullingstone and the Darent valley near Swanley
Eynsford and the Darent valley near Swanley: Lullingstone Roman Villa, Eynsford Castle, Lullingstone Country Park, Eagle Heights and Farningham Woods.
GuideCastles & History, Museums & Galleries
A day around Rochester Castle, Cathedral and the High Street
A day in Rochester's historic centre: the castle, cathedral, Guildhall Museum and Eastgate House, plus two parks, with the days each is open.
GuideCastles & History, Parks & Walks
A riverside and heritage day in Gravesend
A walking plan for Gravesend's riverfront and history: St George's and Pocahontas, the Town Pier, Fort Gardens, plus the woods near Cobham and Shorne.
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Parks, woods and walks around Dartford
Dartford's parks and walks by what you want to do: Central Park, the Darent Valley Path, Darenth, the Heath and Joyden's Wood, plus the museum for rain.
GuideCastles & History, Parks & Walks
Chatham Historic Dockyard, Fort Amherst and the Great Lines
Chatham's naval heritage in one plan: the Historic Dockyard, Fort Amherst and the Great Lines, with winter opening notes and a riverside gallery stop.
Places to visit
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Parks & Walks
Ham Street Woods National Nature Reserve
97 hectare ancient woodland reserve at Hamstreet with three waymarked trails of 2.5 to 5 km, a short walk from Ham Street station.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Haysden Country Park
Council-run country park and local nature reserve west of Tonbridge, with two lakes, River Medway paths, a play area with sculptures and a cafe.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Hesketh Park
Dartford park best known for cricket, with tennis courts, a playground, formal flowerbeds, a wildflower meadow and orchard, and a dog activity area.
Castles & History, Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Hever Castle and Gardens
Double-moated 14th century castle near Edenbridge, childhood home of Anne Boleyn, with Italian gardens, lake, mazes and a Christmas season from 20 November.
Parks & Walks
Hillyfields Community Park
Green Flag community park in Gillingham with woodland, a wildflower area, walking routes and a play area. Open every day.
Parks & Walks
Hothfield Heathlands
86 hectare heath and bog reserve near Ashford with four waymarked walks, boardwalks and a 500m all-weather trail. No toilets on site.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Wildlife park near Canterbury, home to elephants, gorillas, lemurs and giant anteaters. Run by the Aspinall Foundation.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Ightham Mote
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
Ingress Abbey grounds and Greenhithe riverside
Public grounds of Ingress Abbey in Greenhithe, with old follies and woodland paths leading to the Thames riverside and the England Coast Path.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Jeskyns Community Woodland
Forestry England woodland near Cobham with surfaced trails, play areas, a cafe, disc golf, a dog activity trail and family trails.
Parks & Walks
Joyden’s Wood
Woodland Trust wood of 333 acres on the Dartford and Bexley border, with two waymarked circular walks including the Faesten Dic Trail.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Kearsney Abbey
Council-run parkland and cafe in the Alkham Valley, Kent Downs, with a restored billiards room and Changing Places toilet.
Volunteering
Chatham Historic Dockyard Volunteers
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
Friends of The Vines
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
Margate Civic Society
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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