A history according to Kent

Step back in time. From Romans to Royals, you'll love Kent history. Enjoy a day out in Kent.

Get to know some of history's most famous people - Henry VIII, Dickens, Churchill, Chaucer and take a trip back through hundreds of years at some of Kent's finest historic sites including Hever and Leeds Castle.

Dover Castle - Discover the fortress with the longest history in Britain, feel the drama of the 1216 Siege of rebel barons and explore the Secret Wartime Tunnels beneath the famous white cliffs.

Walmer Castle, Deal Castle and Lullingstone Roman Villa are also amongst the superb English Heritage attractions on offer in Kent.

Canterbury Cathedral - A breathtaking piece of architecture where you can be uplifted by the daily singing of the choir and walk in the footsteps of pilgrims to the very site where Thomas Becket was brutally murdered in 1170.

Rochester - Of course no trip to Kent could be complete without spending time in the wonderful world of the great author Charles Dickens. References to his work are present throughout the region, especially in Rochester, England's second oldest cathedral city.

Chatham - The must-see Historic Dockyard in Chatham, will give you an idea of just how important Kent was to Britain's Naval history, while Dickens World caters again for those with a keen literary interest.

Knole Park in Sevenoaks, Chartwell in Westerham and Penshurst Place in Tonbridge complete the historic tour, with a selection of beautifully maintained buildings each with a story to tell.

So, for a history as rich as it is long, it's time to discover Kent. Travel to Kent with Southeastern trains and enjoy GroupSave prices for 4 people travelling together.

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