Best Places to Visit 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.