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Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Kent, England.

About the county of 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.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Kent

The Captain Digby Pub/Restaurant above Kingsgate Bay, Broadstairs, Kent.

Broadstairs (78 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Kent

At almost every corner of this popular resort are reminders of the towns association with the famous novelist, Charles Dickens...

Chilham

Chilham (43 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent

A wonderful historic village set in the beautiful Kent Downs, above the valley of the River Stour. The village's medieval square gives a real sense of history, with its stunning timber-framed buildings, ancient church and fantastic medieval castle...

Faversham, Kent

Faversham (80 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent

There is record of settlements in the area in pre-historic times, it is known that the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons both established villages...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Kent

Dungeness Lighghouse

Dungeness Lighthouse (6 Pictures)

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Eynsford Castle, Eynsford, Kent

Eynsford Castle (10 Pictures)

The ruinous walls of Eynsford Castle in parts stand 30ft high, they are a relic of one of the earliest stone enclosure castles.....

Smallhythe Place

Smallhythe Place (37 Pictures)

Ellen Terry's early 16th-century house and cottage gardens, containing a unique collection of theatrical costumes and personal.....

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