Parks & Walks
Swanscombe Peninsula Trail
Circular 4 mile walk from Swanscombe onto the marshes of the Swanscombe Peninsula, following the England Coast Path beside the Thames.
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
Teston Bridge Country Park
Kent County Council country park of grazed meadows beside the River Medway at Teston, with river walks, a play area and the 14th-century bridge.
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, 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.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
The Strand Leisure Park
Riverside leisure park in Gillingham with play parks, crazy golf, a miniature railway and the 1896 saltwater lido, which opens in summer.
Parks & Walks
The Vines
Green Flag park in central Rochester on the site of the monks' medieval vineyard, with a plane-tree avenue and a natural play area.
Beaches & Coast, Parks & Walks
The White Cliffs of Dover
Clifftop walks and a visitor centre at Langdon Cliffs, run by the National Trust, with views over the Channel and port.
Parks & Walks
Toad Rock
Toad-shaped natural sandstone rock on Rusthall Common, a short walk from The Pantiles. Free to visit, with more rock outcrops across the Commons.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground
Large riverside park in the centre of Tonbridge, open every day, with play area, skate park, outdoor gym, tennis, bowls and riverbank paths.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Trosley Country Park
Kent County Council country park on the North Downs at Vigo, with chalk grassland, woodland trails, the Bluebell Cafe and wide views.
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.
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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