Parks & Walks
RSPB Cliffe Pools
RSPB reserve of former industrial lagoons and grassland near Cliffe, with trails looking over the pools and the Thames. Free entry.
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
Town
Type
Audience
Parks & Walks
RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve
Shingle nature reserve with hides, trails and a visitor centre near Lydd. Visitor centre usually Wed to Sun 10am to 4pm; non-members pay to park.
Parks & Walks
RSPB Northward Hill
RSPB reserve of woodland and grazing marsh between High Halstow and Cooling, known for its large heronry of grey herons.
Beaches & Coast, Parks & Walks
Samphire Hoe
Country park under Shakespeare Cliff reached through a cliff tunnel, with walks, picnic areas, toilets and a coffee stop.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Sandwich Quay and Fisher Gate
Medieval Fisher Gate and the riverside Quay in Sandwich, on a self-guided two-mile town walk that starts at the Town Bridge.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve and Harrison Visitor Centre
Kent Wildlife Trust lakes and woodland reserve in Sevenoaks with bird hides, nature trail, cafe and visitor centre. Pay-and-display parking.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Shorne Woods Country Park
Kent County Council country park near Gravesend: woods, wetlands and meadows, an eco visitor centre and cafe, play areas, fishing lakes and easy access trails.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
National Trust garden created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, with estate walks, a tower and library and a restaurant. Christmas from 28 November.
Parks & Walks
Southborough Common
About 33.5 hectares of ancient woodland, wood pasture and relic heathland on the edge of Southborough, with a circular walk and three self-guided trails.
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.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Swanley Park
Town council park in Swanley with 60 acres of parkland, play areas, soft play and a miniature railway. Free entry.
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.
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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