Castles & History, Family Days Out
Tonbridge Castle
Norman motte-and-bailey site with a 13th century gatehouse in central Tonbridge. Audio tour, gift shop and a bailey lawn for picnics.
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
Places to visit
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Type
Audience
Castles & History
Union Mill
Grade I smock mill of 1814 on The Hill, Cranbrook, run by volunteers. Free entry on summer open days from April; closed for the winter.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Walmer Castle and Gardens
Castle and eight acres of gardens on Kingsdown Road run by English Heritage; interiors closed for maintenance, gardens open.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Western Heights
Hilltop Napoleonic fortifications above Dover with the Drop Redoubt; exterior and walks free in daylight, interiors only on set dates.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Westgate Towers Museum and Viewpoint
Medieval gatehouse and former city gaol with a small museum and rooftop views over Canterbury, on One Pound Lane.
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.
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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