Days Out

 Walmer Castle

A coastal fort built in the reign of Henry VIII transformed into an elegant stately home and residence of the Lords Warden of the Cinque Ports, including the Duke of Wellington.

Deal Castle

One of the earliest and most elaborate of Henry VIII’s coastal forts built when invasion from the Catholic Europe was feared. It guarded a sheltered anchorage between the shore and the Goodwin Sands known as a graveyard for shipping.

Canterbury Cathedral

A UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of the Cathedral founded in 597 AD, St. Augustine’s Abbey and St. Martin’s Church, the oldest parish church in England still in regular use. Alongside these is Canterbury Tales, where you can step back into the Middle Ages and join the pilgrims on their journey from London to Canterbury. Fascinating and fun.

North Downs Way

Over 150 miles of footpaths from the Surrey Hills, across the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the White Cliffs of Dover.

Romney Marsh Walks

Waymarked walks crisscrossing this mysterious area: a world apart.

Royal Tunbridge Wells

An elegant former spa town with antique shops, good restaurants and lots to see.

Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway

This miniature steam train covers 13.5 miles from Hythe to Dungeness. Stops include Dymchurch, a children’s paradise with real bucket and spade sandy beaches and New Romney with its enchanting Toy and Model Museum.

Lunch in France

Go on foot, or take the car, on the short Channel crossing from Dover to Calais or Boulogne and spend the day in France.

Whitstable

This old town close to Canterbury has a rich maritime history and is famous for its oysters. The town is criss-crossed with ancient alleyways once used by smugglers as escape routes and hideaways.

Kentish Food and Farmers’ Markets

Often known as The Garden of England, Kent certainly lives up to its name. You can visit farmers’ markets, tour and taste at vineyards, visit hop gardens and ancient breweries, buy fresh Whitstable oysters, cook melt-in-the-mouth Dover sole or grill succulent Romney Marsh lamb cutlets. Fresh fruit abounds with apples, pears, plums, cherries and damsons all grown in the county.

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