Castles & History, Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Whitstable Castle and Gardens
Seaside Georgian castle in landscaped gardens above Tankerton, with a pirate-ship playground, tearooms and a year-round events programme.
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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Family Days Out, Museums & Galleries
Whitstable Community Museum and Gallery
Small volunteer-run museum of Whitstable's diving, fishing, shipbuilding and oyster history, with a whelk boat, the Invicta locomotive and hands-on activities.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Woodlands Park
15-acre park on the Gravesend and Northfleet boundary with a play area, sensory garden, outdoor gym, tennis courts and a hidden Cold War bunker.
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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