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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

Aylesford Village

Aylesford (51 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent

Aylesford is a large village in Kent, 4 miles NW of the county town of Maidstone. It sits on the river Medway, and has many interesting and historic buildings including the 14th.....

The Pilgrim's Way at Hollingbourne, Kent

Hollingbourne (10 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent

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Shoreham village, Kent

Shoreham (27 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent

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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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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.....

Goodnestone Park in early summer

Goodnestone Park Gardens (39 Pictures)

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Old Soar Manor

Old Soar Manor (4 Pictures)

Remains of a late 13th-century knight's dwelling...

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