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Kent’s Historic Hall of Fame
From the worlds of art, literature, film, science, sports and music, Kent boasts a heavy-weight Hall...
Tree Week in Kent
As it is National Tree Week, you may be looking for somewhere to take a wander amongst glorious...
8 Highlights of Turner Prize 2019 at Turner Contemporary So Far
The Turner Prize has arrived in Margate, Kent! In celebration of this iconic event, we've asked our...
Tales of Kentish Christmas Markets
Discover all of the Festive Christmas Markets across Kent this season. From Christmas days out and...
Party Season in Kent
Whether it's a work Christmas party or a New Year's Eve celebration, we've rounded up the best...
Top cosy winter pubs
Whether it's a roaring fire, gastronomic delights or windswept sea views you're looking for, our top...
Kent's Literary Links
Kent holds many fascinating literary links to some of the most well-renowned writers in history....
Kent's Dog friendly beaches
Summer is long over and that means your dog can explore almost all of Kent's beaches! Now the...
Festive family fun in Kent
It's time for Christmas in Kent! This year there are plenty of Christmas family days out and festive...
Best places to visit Santa in Kent
You don’t have to visit Lapland to visit Father Christmas, there are plenty of magical experiences...
Military History in Kent
Kent holds a rich and fascinating military history, waiting to be uncovered. From the costal towns'...
Fireworks in Kent 2019
Check out our top picks for the best firework displays in Kent this November.
Welcome to Kent, the Garden of England
If you're looking for short-break escape with beautiful beaches, stunning castles, exciting culture and delicious food and drink, then you've come to the right place.
Our corner of England is one of the best UK destinations for a day trip or short break, with a multitude of things to do and places to see. We've got some of the best beaches in Europe - voted by Lonely Planet - as well as art galleries, elegant stately homes, romantic getaways, fun-filled family attractions, and more than 4,000 of exhilarating foot and cycle trails.
We're less than an hour from London by train and with super-fast links to Europe, so it's easy to escape the rat race and see what Kent has to offer on your next adventure.
Take a look at some of our of inspirational ideas on things to do and see in Kent on your next visit, or browse our What's On section to find out what's happening around here. And you can always follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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This Week's Top Picks
You're never stuck for things to do in Kent, but if you need a little inspiration, check out this week's top picks of great days out around the county, using our handy map.
To find out how to get to and around Kent, visit our Getting Here pages.
And keep browsing to find new attractions to explore on your next break!
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Need some more ideas for your next trip? There's plenty to choose from, whether you want a day trip to Kent, need a hotel in the Garden of England or just want to ideas on family days out or seasonal events in Kent.