Situated in what is known as 'The Garden of England' on the north Kent coast along which there is a ribbon of lively towns, lovely sands and an azure blue sea...
Traditional seaside resort which is famous for the invention of the covered bathing machine...
Canterbury is an exquisite joyous place, it is submerged in history and is considered to be the birthplace of English Christianity. It glows with an abundance of charm, mostly.....
Ramsgate's harbour is constantly busy, this is known as a "Royal" harbour, made so by the landing here of King George IV in 1822...
At almost every corner of this popular resort are reminders of the towns association with the famous novelist, Charles Dickens...
The village preserves its history, it has several noted buildings from when it was built and a strong community spirit still prevails. Of interest is the beautiful sculpture dedicated to the men who lived in Aylesham and spent their lives working in the mines...
Snowdown was famous for its colliery, it was one of only four collieries in Kent. It opened between 1907 and 1912, with a new town being built at Aylesham to provide home for workers who came largely from the north-east of England and from Wales...
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...
Apart from the church, the village of Barfrestone reveals leafy lanes studded with enchanting cottages...
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...
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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The white cliffs of Dover, the view that has stirred the hearts of English travellers for centuries...
This is the port to which Nelson's body was brought home following his untimely death after his glorious victory at the Battle of Trafalgar...
Shoeburyness lies to the eastern end of Southend beyond Thorpe Bay...
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...
Southend-on-Sea is mostly known for its long pier and large amusement park - Adventure Island, which has rides to suit all tastes and all ages...
Burnham-on-Crouch, a small town on the north bank of the River Crouch as it winds its way towards Foulness Point and the North Sea...
Standing sheer on a dramatic headland the twin towered west front of the 12th-century Church of St. Mary at Reculver is the.....
This magnificent cathedral has been a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years. It was the scene of Thomas a' Becket's murder.....
The Crooked House of Canterbury, otherwise known as Sir John Boys house, is an eye-catching feature of Palace Street, and is.....
The Canterbury Royal Museum is housed in a magnificent Victorian building of russet brick and impressive black and white timber.....
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Bleak House, named after the novel is where Charles Dickens lived while he was writing David Copperfield and other of his works......
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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.....
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The current mill, built in 1812, is situated in the picturesque village of River, on the outskirts of Dover. There have been.....
Dover Castle is a medieval castle that was founded in the 11th century and is the largest castle in England, often being.....
The Western Heights in Dover are remains of fortifications built mainly during the Napoleonic Wars when England was under a real.....
The newest part of Kent, made from 4.9 million cubic metres of chalk marl dug to create the Channel Tunnel. Samphire Hoe was.....
This is the number one theme park in the Southeast of England, a great place for anyone at any age, especially children and tiny.....
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