Die besten Orte in Kent

Best of Kent

The Garden of England at its finest: chalk cliffs, medieval castles, a World Heritage cathedral city and a sandy bay.

White Cliffs of Dover

These iconic chalk cliffs look out across the Strait of Dover toward France, offering sweeping coastal views from the English shoreline.

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Dover Castle

This Grade I listed medieval fortress towers above the coast in Dover, serving as an English Heritage site with deep military history.

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Leeds Castle

Once a royal residence of King Edward I in the 13th century, this historic castle in Maidstone is celebrated as one of England's most romantic strongholds.

Hever Castle

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Sissinghurst Castle and Garden

Set in the Weald of Kent, this castle garden was crafted by poet and writer Vita Sackville-West.

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Bodiam Castle

This 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge features atmospheric medieval ruins surrounded by water.

Chartwell

Located near Westerham, this Kent country house was the home of Sir Winston Churchill for more than forty years.

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Knole House

Cared for by the National Trust, this historic country house in Sevenoaks once served as an archbishop's palace.

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Saint Augustine's Abbey

Now an English Heritage and UNESCO World Heritage site, these ruins in Canterbury preserve the remains of a historic Benedictine monastery.

Botany Bay

Framed by striking white cliffs, this sandy beach in Margate offers a scenic coastal setting with convenient facilities.

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Shell Grotto

Hidden underground in Margate, this ornate subterranean passageway is lined with intricate shell mosaics.