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Pictures of Kent

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

Charles Dickens; Bleak House in Broadstairs, Kent, from where he penned most of his works.

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...

St Margarets Church

Lower Halstow (27 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent

Lower Halstow is wonderful historic village in Kent, on the banks of the Medway Estuary. It has a long history, with evidence suggesting it was inhabited during Roman times and.....

Looking towards Minster Cliffs and the Leas  Minster, Isle of Sheppey

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

in the county of Kent

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...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Kent

Coldrum Long Barrow - the least-damaged megalithic longbarrow in Kent.

Coldrum Long Barrow (9 Pictures)

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The garden at Stoneacre, Otham, Kent

Stoneacre (7 Pictures)

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

Lest we Forget

The Battle of Britain Memorial (1 Pictures)

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Walmer Castle

Walmer Castle & Garden (81 Pictures)

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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