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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

St Peters C of E Church

Aylesham (25 Pictures)

in the county of Kent

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...

The Dartford Crossing on the Thames in Kent

Dartford (26 Pictures)

in the county of Kent

The interest of the town focus's on The Holy Trinity Church, this originated in the 11th century and has a Norman tower...

Pretty pub in the village of Eynsford, Kent

Eynsford (90 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent

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.....

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Kent

Chartwell, Kent,  Home of Sir Winston Churchill for 40 years

Chartwell (59 Pictures)

The home of Sir Winston Churchill, from 1924 until his death. Churchill purchased it for its magnificent views across the weald.....

A picture of New Tavern Fort

New Tavern Fort (2 Pictures)

Amongst the fascination of the waterfront at Gravesend is New Tavern Fort, and although the fort was re-armed in 1904 and guns.....

The garden at Stoneacre, Otham, Kent

Stoneacre (7 Pictures)

15th-century half-timbered yeoman's house and harmonious garden...

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