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.
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
Beaches & Coast
Sheerness Beach
Blue Flag shingle bathing beach in the centre of Sheerness facing the Thames Estuary, with a wide promenade and green open space behind.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Shell Grotto
Underground passage and chamber decorated with millions of shells in mosaic patterns, of debated origin. Open Thursday to Sunday in winter.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Shoreham Aircraft Museum
Small museum in Shoreham village about WWII airmen, with relics from local crash sites and a tea room. Adults £5. Winter opening limited, so phone first.
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.
Family Days Out
Spa Valley Railway
Heritage steam and diesel railway from Tunbridge Wells West through the High Weald to Eridge. Polar Express rides to 30 Dec, regular trains return in January.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum
Free Battle of Britain museum on the old RAF Manston airfield near Ramsgate, with Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft and a memorial garden.
Castles & History
St Leonard’s Church and Ossuary, Hythe
Parish church on Oak Walk, Hythe, open daily. Its ossuary of medieval bones opens most days Easter to September and is generally closed in winter.
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.
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.
Sport & Fitness
Dover Rowing Club
A small, community-based rowing club on Dover seafront that races coastal boats at regattas around Kent and the south coast. Members of all ages and abilities row there, including masters crews.
Walking & Rambling
White Cliffs Ramblers
The local Ramblers group for Dover and east Kent, leading year-round walks along the Heritage Coast and through the downs. Walks range from leisurely introductory strolls to full-day hikes, and there are social events too.
Music & Choirs
Ashford Choral Society
A welcoming choir that performs at least three concerts a year with a professional orchestra and soloists. Singers of every ability are encouraged to join, including people who have not sung for years.
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