Kent Travel Guide

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Canterbury

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523,911,48

Dover

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446,664,33

Folkestone

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152,199,33

Tunbridge Wells

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73,130,24

Maidstone

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88,183,38

Broadstairs

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64,101,0

Margate

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44,76,19

Rochester

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75,161,1

Hythe

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75,102,4

Chatham

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52,117,4

Ramsgate

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21,52,9

Dartford

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5,14,13

Sevenoaks

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2,7,7

Sissinghurst

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22,101,0

Tonbridge

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5,16,7

Deal

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18,29,9

Sandgate

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9,7,0

Shoreham

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2,11,0

Goudhurst

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1,33,0

Farnborough

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1,0,1

Lympne

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1,1,0

Pro

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  A mix of old and new 


Con

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  It can be expensive and difficult to get around if you dont have your own transport 


In a nutshell

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  Definately worth visiting often! 

 

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Canterbury  

The County Hotel

 2 Reviews and 240 Opinions  Although i have not stayed at this hotel, i can say on good authority that its an exelent place to... 

 Hotels in Canterbury

Dover  

Premier Inn Dover - West

 1 Review and 84 Opinions  This was the first time we'd stayed at a Premier Inn and we were impressed. At check-in the... 

 Hotels in Dover

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Folkestone  

Grand Burstin Hotel

 5 Reviews and 657 Opinions  We stayed for one night-prior to taking the Eurotunnel to Calais. On check in we were told that our... 

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Kent  

Chatham Ski Centre

Chatham Ski Centre, Kent

 Maria81 Says:  Chatham Ski Centre is the closest year-round one to London (O2 does do a ski slope, but it's Christmas only), so this is where I went when I realised the... 

 Sports & Outdoors in Kent

Feel like some fishing? (COARSE FISHING)

Feel like some fishing? (COARSE FISHING), Kent

 Jenniflower Says:  At Shirkoak Farm they have built 2.5 acres of lake, where they have over 10,000 fish, recently stocked wth seven different types of fish! The B&B is currently... 

 Sports & Outdoors in Kent

Bluewater Shopping Centre: Big Blue

Bluewater Shopping Centre: Big Blue, Kent

 Yudhis Says:  Just in case its you caught up in the bizzare rainy weather of England. Sometimes all you have to do is just find a good old nice & warm shopping mall.... 

 Shopping in Kent

Toys Hill

Toys Hill, Kent

 ChrisnJan Says:  Located just off the A25 between the towns of Westerham and Sevenoaks, Toys Hill is a 200 acre area of hilltop woodland maintained by the National Trust. There... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Kent

Scotney Castle

Scotney Castle, Kent

 Mariajoy Says:  Scotney Castle was home to the Hussey family since 1778 and given to the National Trust in 1970. The property is situated just off the A 21 at Lamberhurst. The... 

 Things to Do in Kent

Hever Castle

Hever Castle, Kent

 ChrisnJan Says:  The childhood home of Ann Boleyn, second wife of Henry viii, this is one of my favorite places to visit locally to where I live. The oldest part of the castle,... 

 Things to Do in Kent

Hever Castle Gardens

Hever Castle Gardens, Kent

 ChrisnJan Says:  These gardens are absolutely superb anytime of year. The Italian Garden was designed specifically to display Lord Astor’s collection of Italian sculptures and... 

 Things to Do in Kent

Downderry Lavender Nursery

Downderry Lavender Nursery, Kent

 Mariajoy Says:  This lovely nursery in the heart of Kent near Tonbridge, grows a vast array of different types of lavender and offers excellent advice to anyone who is... 

 Things to Do in Kent

Headcorn

Headcorn, Kent

 Jenniflower Says:  Further into Kent and another interesting name for yet another interesting village!It is very close to Biddenden, and we ventured here in search of a cream tea,... 

 Things to Do in Kent

Hever Castle

Hever Castle, Kent

 Jenniflower Says:  We love castles, and needed to go and see one with some friends of ours.Taking into account their age, a castle like Warwick Castle was off limits due to the... 

 Things to Do in Kent

Hever Castle gardens

Hever Castle gardens, Kent

 Jenniflower Says:  Hever Castle has a large garden surrounding it.This section of the garden is to the front and side of the castle. The more formal, Italian Garden, is to the... 

 Things to Do in Kent

Sissinghurst Castle Gardens

Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Kent

 ChrisnJan Says:  This beautiful garden was created by Vita Sackville-West & Harold Nicolson in the 1930's on the site of an old manor house. The old manor house was allowed to... 

 Things to Do in Kent

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 We discovered this lovely old pub on a chilly snowy day in Westerham High Street after visiting Quebec House. There is a plaque outside the pub stating that... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  My husband and I are planning a visit to Kent for several days to tour the lovely gardens in early June. Which would you... 

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A: I can't respond to all your questions, but can tell you that Sissinghurst is a magnificent garden. We were there in early September and loved it. We took the train from... 

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Top Kent Writers

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Kent - Home of the Hops and much more

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 They call it the garden of England and it is certainly worthy of the title. Kent has some of the most lovely coastline in England. There are beautiful gardens, castles, gardens and cathedrals. All in... 

2

Welcome to the Garden Of England

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 This is the county in which I live, grew up, and have so far spent most of my adult life. I think that when you live somewhere, you do tend to take it for granted, I know that I do! And I diddnt... 

3

Kent

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 As VT doesn't have a Dungeness location I had to put it in this Kent page - so this is, at the moment, all about Dungeness and the power station. I shall update it with more Kent towns/villages as and... 

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Kent, the Garden of England

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 K E N T, located in the south east of England, is also called 'the Garden of England', because of its lush green country with splendid views of blossoming flowers. Kent has the oldest recorded place... 

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Kent - The Garden of England

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Kent. I'd love to share with you the 15 tips I've written, the 42 photos uploaded, and 5 travelogues I've created. 

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