Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Knole
National Trust house and deer park in Sevenoaks, with showrooms, Gatehouse Tower, cafe and shop. Reduced showroom route from 2 November.
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
Audience
Castles & History, Family Days Out
Leeds Castle
Castle on two islands in a lake, set in 500 acres of parkland near Maidstone, with gardens, a maze, playgrounds and seasonal events.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Leybourne Lakes Country Park
Lakeside country park between Snodland and Larkfield, owned by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, with a cafe, watersports centre and fishing.
Beaches & Coast, Family Days Out
Leysdown Beach
Shallow sandy family beach at the eastern end of Sheppey, looking out to the Red Sands Forts, in a small resort with shops and arcades.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Lower Leas Coastal Park
Green Flag coastal park between Folkestone and Sandgate with a free adventure playground, amphitheatre, cafe and zig-zag cliff paths.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Lullingstone Country Park
Kent County Council country park in the Darent Valley near Eynsford, with ancient trees, a Discovery Trail, visitor centre and cafe.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Lullingstone Roman Villa
English Heritage Roman villa in the Darent Valley at Eynsford, with mosaics and a bath suite. Partly closed for conservation; free entry for now.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Lydd Town Museum
Free local museum in Lydd's old fire station, with a restored horse-drawn fire engine. Closed December to February.
Family Days Out, Museums & Galleries
Maidstone Museum
Free council museum in Chillington Manor with Ancient Egypt, Japanese art, natural history and the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment collection.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Manor Park Country Park
Kent County Council country park in West Malling, once part of an 18th-century estate, with a lake, meadows, woodland, play area and cafe.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Margate Caves
Chalk caves beneath Northdown Road with self-guided visits, a Discovery Room and a visitor centre. Open Wednesday to Sunday; steps only.
Beaches & Coast, Castles & History
Margate Harbour Arm
Historic stone pier with a lighthouse, cafes, bars and galleries beside the sea, with Margate Visitor Information Centre in Droit House at its base.
Sport & Fitness
Dover Rowing Club
A small, community-based rowing club on Dover seafront that races coastal boats at regattas around Kent and the south coast. Members of all ages and abilities row there, including masters crews.
Walking & Rambling
White Cliffs Ramblers
The local Ramblers group for Dover and east Kent, leading year-round walks along the Heritage Coast and through the downs. Walks range from leisurely introductory strolls to full-day hikes, and there are social events too.
Music & Choirs
Ashford Choral Society
A welcoming choir that performs at least three concerts a year with a professional orchestra and soloists. Singers of every ability are encouraged to join, including people who have not sung for years.
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