Parks & Walks
Wellington Rocks
Sandstone rocks on Tunbridge Wells Common, a short walk from the centre. Free to visit and popular for family scrambling and dog walks.
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
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.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Whatman Park
Green Flag riverside park on the Medway, about half a mile from Maidstone town centre, with a boardwalk, play areas, a skate park and nature reserves.
Parks & Walks
White Horse Wood Country Park
Kent County Council country park on Detling Hill in the Kent Downs, near the remains of Thurnham Castle and the North Downs Way.
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.
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.
Parks & Walks
Wye National Nature Reserve
Chalk downland reserve above Wye with orchids, a circular nature trail, wide views over Romney Marsh and the Weald, and two car parks.
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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