Castles & History
St Leonard’s Tower
Free English Heritage site in West Malling: an early Norman tower, viewed from outside only, opposite Manor Park Country Park.
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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Castles & History
St Martin’s Church
Church with Roman, Saxon and medieval fabric, still a place of worship and part of Canterbury's World Heritage Site.
Castles & History
St Mary of Charity Church
Grade I listed parish church with an openwork spire and a classical nave, generally open daily for visitors.
Castles & History
St Mildred’s Church, Tenterden
Parish church in the centre of Tenterden with a 15th-century tower, wagon ceiling and Whitfeld monument. Usually open 9am to 4pm daily.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Strood Town Centre Trail
A 1.2 mile signed history loop around Strood's High Street, St Nicholas Church and the Esplanade, with river views towards Rochester Castle.
Castles & History
Sutton Valence Castle
Free English Heritage site: the ruined 12th-century great tower of a Norman castle above Sutton Valence, with views over the Weald.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arts & Crafts
Canterbury Society of Art
An open art society of around 100 members who meet on Monday evenings to paint and draw together. Members exhibit several times a year, including popular outdoor shows in Westgate Gardens.
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
Royal Tunbridge Wells Choral Society
A friendly amateur mixed-voice choir that brings together singers from students to seniors under a professional music director. Each year it performs two major classical works with orchestra, plus relaxed Christmas and summer concerts.
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