Pictures of Kent
About Kent
In the South-East corner of England lies the County of Kent an amazingly beautiful area steeped in fascinating history, inviting cities, interesting towns, pretty villages and picturesque countryside. Kent boasts over 50 museums including, 'Sevenoaks Museum', which first opened in 1920 and 'Ramsgate Museum', located in a 1904 neo-Georgian Adam-style building designed by S D Adshead. There are also several stately homes, Castles, beautiful parks and gardens to explore. Notable attractions include, 'Canterbury Cathedral' situated in the city of Canterbury, the worlds largest collection of oast houses
at The Hop Farm Country Park and the medieval 'Leeds Castle' built on two small islands in a lake set in 500 acres of parkland and gardens.
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Recommended towns & villages in Kent
 | This picturesque village with its wealth of attractive architectural properties sits quietly on the edge of Romney Marsh... Information | Pictures (13) | Hotels |
 | Brenchley is a beautiful "showpiece" village full of picturesque Tudor cottages, complimented by houses from the Regency and Victorian periods... Information | Pictures (8) | Hotels |
 | This is a small town in the Darent Valley. Way back in the mists of history it was thought to be an important town, but is now not much bigger than a large village. It is..... Information | Pictures (35) | Hotels |
 | Greenhithe is an area of Kent found sandwiched between the River Thames and Watling... Information | Pictures (12) | Hotels |
 | This delightful seaside resort is one of the five original Cinque Ports, it can trace its noble history all the way back to AD732 when it was granted a charter by the Saxon King Ethelred... Information | Pictures (42) | Hotels |
 | This is a busy Kentish coastal holiday resort which has sandy beaches and safe shallow waters, thus the beach is ideal for sunbathing and to swim from... Information | Pictures (4) | Hotels |
 | This is a picturesque Kentish village at the centre of the counties hop growing fields. It has interesting Oast houses and a concentration of charming brick built cottages... Information | Pictures (6) | Hotels |
 | The town is located on slightly rising ground looking out over the vast agricultural landscape of the Rother Levels, which sweep down to the Romney Marshes and finally, the sea... Information | Pictures (33) | Hotels |
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Recommended attractions in Kent
 | Unfortunately due to its fragility, the Dickens Chalet is not open to the public although it can be viewed from outside. The..... Information | Pictures (4) | Hotels |
 | The ruinous walls of Eynsford Castle in parts stand 30ft high, they are a relic of one of the earliest stone enclosure castles..... Information | Pictures (5) | Hotels |
 | The very mention of Hever Castle conjures up memories of Anne Boleyn, the bewitching young girl for whom Henry VIII divorced..... Information | Pictures (178) | Hotels |
 | Set in a stunning 80-acre estate The Historic Dockyard Chatham will excite and entertain you - whatever your age!
Explore the..... Information | Pictures (55) | Hotels |
 | Amongst the fascination of the waterfront at Gravesend is New Tavern Fort, and although the fort was re-armed in 1904 and guns..... Information | Pictures (2) | Hotels |
 | A beautiful Medieval Manor House set in 11 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, which date back to 1346. The manor House has..... Information | Pictures (72) | Hotels |
 | Standing sheer on a dramatic headland the twin towered west front of the 12th-century Church of St. Mary at Reculver is the..... Information | Pictures (11) | Hotels |
 | What could be more romantic than to wander amongst the ruins of moated Scotney Castle, believed to have been begun in the latter..... Information | Pictures (105) | Hotels |
 | The stone walls of Walmer Castle were put up in the 1530's at the same time as Sandown and Deal as part of a plan by the monarch..... Information | Pictures (52) | Hotels |
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