Open for business
We don’t know about you, but we’ve really missed our sensational Kent attractions over the last few weeks, so we’re absolutely delighted to see them start to open their doors again!
Gardens fit for a queen, kite surfing experiences, vineyards…we’re gathering together a list of the Kent attractions and businesses that are reopening, so you can start planning those first summer adventures.
But before you go reaching for the sun cream and packing up the beach towels, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
- Respect, protect, enjoy –follow government guidance, protect the Kent landscape and respect those around you
- Know Before You Go – It's time to explore Kent. Always Check an attraction’s own website for the most up to date guidance before visiting
- Be a #CaringCustomer - join us and Produced in Kent in supporting Kent's local food and drink businesses, from producers, to restaurants and pubs, and making the pledge to #Supportyourlocal
- Eat Out To Help Out - take a look at the range of Kent food and drink businesses offering a 50% discount on food up to the value of £10pp from Monday to Wednesday this August
- Try somewhere new – this is a perfect opportunity to visit somewhere on the list that you’ve never been before. Who knows, you may just find a new favourite!
- Keep checking back – as more and more attractions and accommodation begin to reopen, we’ll add them to this page, so be sure to check back and look out for more hidden gems
So without further ado, here they are, our list of the latest Kent businesses that can't wait to welcome you back! Don't forget to share your adventures with us by tagging in @VisitKent
Look out for the Good to Go logo when planning your trip. The industry standard tells you that a business has made necessary changes to their day-to-day operations, including social distancing and staff training
ABode Canterbury
Open July 4th
Flexible booking available
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Active Ramsgate
Walking, Canoeing, cycling, watersports
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Arriva
Good to go.
You should only be travelling if your journey is necessary,
Face covering must be worn, Contactless payments
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Ashford Designer Outlet
Currently, open 10-6, extended hours from July 27th
Shops open, restaurants and cafes offering takeaway-only services
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The Battle of Britain Memorial
Good to go
The car park, café, The Wing, Scramble Experience and toilets are open from July 17th
Visit Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, from 10am to 5pm.
Bayham Old Abbey (English Heritage)
Open Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm
£2 parking charge applies to non-members.
Find out more
Bedgebury Pinetum
Open 8am - 6pm
Ticketed entry to pinetum only
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Belmont House
Good to go.
Ticketed entry to Gardens only.
Limited takeaway service available.
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Best Western Clifton Hotel (Leaf Hotels)
Good to go.
Open 4th July
Pre-booking only
Find out more
Best Western Dover Marina Hotel and Spa
Open 4th July
Hotel Open (Bar, Spa and restaurant remain closed)
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Bettesthanger Sustainable Park
Open from 9am
Non-ticketed entry and access to the park and car park
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Bewl Water
Open 9am - 5pm 7 days a week
Non-ticketed access for the following areas:
- Walking
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Bike hire
- Members' water sports
Biddenden Vineyards
Open Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Shop Only
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Bluewater
Non-ticketed entry
Times change for each shop
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Brandshatch Place (Handpicked hotels)
Open July 4th
Minimum booking, 2 nights of more
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Bridgewood Manor
Open 4th July
Pre-booking only
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Bromley Court Hotel
Open 6th July
Pre-booking only
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Buckmore Park
Open 12:00 to 20:00 on Wednesday - Friday, and 10:00 to 20:00 on Weekend
Prebooked sessions only
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Canoe Wild
Ticketed canoe hire and access to the Grove Ferry Picnic Site
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Canterbury Cathedral
Good to go.
Reopened to visitors and for services of worship
Book visitors tickets before arrival.
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Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
Good to go.
Open 4th July
Pre-booking only
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Canterbury Golf Club
Driving range and Golf open
Open Daily, from 11.00 am with last balls at 18.30
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Canterbury Guided Tours
Good to go.
Tours can be delivered to a single household group or bubble of up to 5 people only.
Find out more
Castle Row - Hop Shop
Open June 19th
Wednesday to Sunday, 10am - 4.30pm
Farm Shop only
Find out more
Good to go.
Open July 4th
Hotel open, with limited access to communal areas.
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Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust
Good to go.
Expected to open July 25th
Open Daily, 10 am – 4 pm
Reduced ticket prices, The Mess Deck Restaurant (including its toilet facilities) and our shop are temporarily closed.
Find out more
Chartwell House
The gardens, toilets, shop and restaurant are open (The House is closed)
Ticketed entry, Open Daily 10am - 5pm
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Chapel Down
Open 10am - 5pm Wednesday to Sunday
Non-ticketed entry to the Winery Shop and for self-guided vineyard tours
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Chiddingstone Castle
Expected to open August 2nd
Grounds and Fishing Lake only
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Chilston Park Hotel
Expected to open July 4th
Reservations must be pre-paid to allow for contactless check-in
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The Churches Conservation Trust
Churches open July 6th
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Click2Cycle
Book online
Open Mon-Sunday, 9:00-17:00
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Copper Rivet Distillery
Online Deliveries open (Tours and Cafe closed)
Find out more
Dover Castle
Good to go.
Open July 4th
Castle Grounds, Great Tower, Takeaway service
Prebook timed tickets in advance
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Eagle Heights Wildlife Park
Wildlife Foundation, eagle handling
Open 10.30am – 5pm, 7 days a week
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Eastwell Manor
Good to go.
Hotel Open July 17th (Spa closed)
Pre-booking only
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Elmley National Nature Reserve
The booking system is available for tickets on Monday's, Wednesday's and Sunday's in July
Book either Half day (9am - 1pm or 1pm -5pm), or Full Day (9am to 5pm)
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Emmetts Garden
Gardens open with Booked timed entry
Open 10:00 - 5:00, daily
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Eurotunnel Le Shuttle
Good to go.
Open 8am to 8pm
Everyone entering the UK from the 8th of June must complete a form BEFORE they travel.
Find out more
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Open 10am - 5:30pm
Non-ticketed access to walkway, plus two food outlets will open for takeaways - Bobbies Bakehouse and the Harbour Coffee Co.
Please note a one way system is in place and food must be purchased on your way out. Once purchased, you must leave the site.
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GETLINK
Ticketed travel only
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Godinton House
Expected to open 29th June
Ticketed entry to garden only
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Goudhurst Inn (Hush Heath)
Open July 4th
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Gravesend Borough Market
Open for Saturday Food Market
Non-ticketed entry
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Great Comp Garden
Open daily, 10am – 5pm (last admission 4pm).
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Groombridge Place
Open June 22nd
Ticketed entry
Open daily, 10:00-4:00, gates shut at 5:00
Find out more
Gusbourne
Good to go.
Open daily from 10am - 5pm
Entry for self-guided tours of the vineyard and takeaway purchases from the Cellar Door
No access to toilets or The Nest
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Hever Castle
Good to go.
Ticketed entry to the gardens
The Castle, Play Areas and Accommodation are open from July 4th
Golf Course is now open to all
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Hever Castle Golf Club
Good to go.
Open Monday to Friday
Check-in opens at 7.30 am
First tee time starts at 8.00 am
Clubhouse Closes at 7.00 pm
Hilton Maidstone
Open July 4th
Pre-booking is required
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Hole Park Gardens
Gardens are open 11am to 6pm. Seven Days a Week.
Please note a one way system is in place, dogs are allowed but must be kept on a short lead.
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Holiday Inn Ashford North (QN Hotels)
Open July 4th
Pre-booking is required
Hush Heath
Open 11am - 5pm 7 days a week
Book on to their tours and tastings.
Non-ticketed entry to the following areas:
- Vineyards
- Ancient oak woodlands
- Wild flower meadows
- Cellar door to purchase wine
Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
Please pre-book to stay from July 4th
Hotel, Golf and Restaurant are open, the Spa is closed
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Ightham Mote (National Trust)
Open 10:00 - 17:00
Prebook to visit their Gardens and Estate
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Jetstream Tours
Open 12th July
Prebook on to their Ferry, cruise experience, tours
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Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust
Open July 4th,
Closed Mondays, Open 10am to 5pm
They suggest wearing a face covering, and to please use contactless payments
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Kent and East Sussex Railway
Expected to open 18th July
Open Saturdays and Sundays
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Kent and Sussex Holiday Cottages
Self-catering holiday properties open
Must prebook
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Kent County Cricket Club
Expected to open August 1st
The Kent Cricket Shop is open 24/7 online, Men’s County season set to begin on 1 August
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Kite Pirates
Please pre-book for kite surfing and SUP rental, lessons and tours
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Knole (National Trust)
Park and Car Park open
Open Dawn to dusk
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Korean Cowgirl
Open 12pm – 9pm Wednesday to Saturday, Sunday 12pm-6pm. Closed Monday and Tuesdays.
Open for pre-ordered drive-through takeaway
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Leaf Hotel Dover (Leaf Hotels)
Open 4th July
Pre-booking is required
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Leeds Castle
Good to go.
Expected to open June 25th
Opening the Grounds and Princess Alexandra Gardens.
All visits must be reserved online, including existing ticket holders.
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Leeds Castle Golf Course
You may only book 9 holes at a time.
Closed Wednesday, Open 7.30am to 6pm
Littlestone Golf Club
Club House and tees open
Bookings may be made 7 days in advance of required tee time & full payment is required at the time of booking.
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London Beach Hotel
Golf open,
Hotel and Spa Closed
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London Golf Club
Open for Golf
Takeaway food and beverage service for the golf courses will be available from 7am to 6pm on daily basis.
Prebooking only
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Lullingstone Roman Villa
Open July 4th, daily 10:00-18:00
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Macknade Fine Foods
Open 9am - 6pm Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm Sunday
The Deck and Cafe at Faversham Food Hall open July 4th
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Maidstone Museum
Expected to open July 14th
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
Open 4th July
Pre-booking is required
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Mount Ephraim Gardens
Good to go.
Open Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 5pm
Ticketed access to gardens, toilets and animal trail
B&B open from July 18th, Tea Room open July 4th
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One Warwick Park (Markerstudy Leisure)
Open 4th July
Pre-booking is required
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Nethergong Camping
Open from 3rd July
Access for tents and to toilets. There will be set slots available for showers during quiet times only
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P&O Ferries
Good to go.
Pre-booking only
From 4 July travel to some countries and territories will be exempt
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Penshurst Place
Ticketed entry to formal gardens only
There will be 2 x timed slots (10am - 1pm, 1:30pm - 4:30pm)
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Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve and Howletts Wild Animal Park
Pre-booked tickets are available to purchase in advance
Please note only card payments are accepted during this time, play areas will be closed and a one-way system has been created for visitors to walk around each park.
Find out more
Prince's Golf Club
Good to go.
Open 7 days a week, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
4 Ball bookings and the driving range are open
Paying with contactless payment or members’ account
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Quex Park
Good to go.
Farm Shop, Secret Garden Center, Adventure Golf Open
Open Daily 10:00 - 18:00
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Richborough Roman Fort
Good to go.
Open July 4th
Prebook timed tickets in advance
Ruins open, the museum is closed
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Riverhill Himalayan Gardens
Good to go.
Open Wednesday - Sunday and Bank Holidays
Ticketed and timed, pre-booked 2-hour visits to the gardens only (toilets will be open)
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Rochester Castle
Open July 4th
Daily, 10:00 - 18:00
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Rochester Cathedral
Good to go.
Open for Private Prayer.
10.00am and 1.00pm, Tuesday to Sunday.
Find out more
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club
Golf open
Open 8:30 - 5 pm, closed Sundays
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The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway
Open now
Prebook tickets online.
Face coverings recommended.
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Scotney Castle
Estate Walks, Gardens open
10:00 am - 17:00 pm
Find out more
Shepherd Neame
Good to go.
Select Pubs, Brewery tours suspended
Different times for each pub
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Solley's ice cream parlour
Open for delivery, to Deal, Dover & Sandwich areas, as well as Thanet, Folkestone, Canterbury & Ashford.
The Farm is currently closed.
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Southeastern Rail
You should only be travelling if your journey is necessary,
Face covering must be worn,
Contactless payments
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St Augustine's Abbey
Good to go.
Open July 4th
Prebook timed tickets in advance
Ruins open, the museum is closed
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Stagecoach
You should only be travelling if your journey is necessary,
Face covering must be worn,
Contactless payments
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Squerryes Estate
Open for Online Deliveries/Shop
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The Bromley Court Hotel
Open from July 6th, pre-booking only
Bedrooms only, a grab and go continental breakfast that can be collected from reception (Restaurant bookings, Functions, Wedding and Conference are not open)
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The Dog at Wingham
Pub open: 11am to 11pm Kitchen: 12 noon to 2.30pm 6.30pm to 9.00pm
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The Foundry
Open 12pm - 4pm Thursday and Friday
Takeaway and click and collect orders
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The Home of Charles Darwin - Down House
Good to go.
Open July 4th
Prebook timed tickets in advance
Gardens only, the house remains closed
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The Royal St. George's Golf Club
Prebook golf only
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The Spa Hotel
Open July 15th
Hotel open, Spa and leisure facilities remain closed
Prebooking only
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The Tickled Trout
Open July 4th
Open daily 12-11, Sunday 12-6
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Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Open 4th July
Pre-booking is required
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Turner Contemporary
Good to go.
Expected to open July 22nd
Art Exhibit
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Upnor Castle
Open July 4th, daily 10:00-18:00
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Village Hotel Club
Hotel open from July 13th
Prebooking only
Gyms and swimming pool closed
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Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Club
Good to go.
Prebooked golf only
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Walmer Castle and Gardens
Open July 4th
Prebooked ticketed entry
Open daily, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Gardens and Grounds only, Castle remains closed
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Westwood Cross Shopping Centre
Individual shopping times vary for each shop
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White Cliffs of Dover (National Trust)
Good to go.
Car park, Takeaway Kiosk, Toilets are open
Find out more
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Stay Safe When You Travel with Stagecoach
When you're visiting Kent's attractions, walking and cycling are encouraged but if you travel by bus, please follow the guidance set out in Stagecoach's video to make sure you travel safely on their services so you can travel with confidence.