Historic and scenic county with rich heritage, dramatic coast, and vibrant culture.
Lodge 64 is a three-bedroom lodge in Kingsdown Holiday Park, Deal, Kent, accommodating five guests in a scenic coastal setting with sea views and access to holiday park amenities.
Walmer Castle in Kent is a historic 16th-century artillery fort built by Henry VIII, now managed by English Heritage. Visitors can explore its well-preserved interiors with exhibitions on military and political history, enjoy extensive formal gardens including the Queen Mother's Garden, and dine at tea rooms within the castle grounds.
This is a stylish and high-end luxury mansion set on 2-acres with landscaped gardens including a moat, featuring 7 ensuite bedrooms, a heated indoor swimming pool, cinema room, and games room in a unique and scenic countryside setting within Foots Cray Meadow near Sidcup.
Petts Wood and Hawkwood is a large woodland area near London offering peace, wildlife, and scenic walking paths with historical memorials. Visitors can explore diverse natural habitats and enjoy organized events focused on nature.
This detached mock Tudor property is set in nearly 4 acres of idyllic grounds, offering panoramic countryside views and a peaceful location close to local amenities and historic sites.
Linnet is a newly converted stable located in a 180-acre wilding project in the Kent Downs, offering a peaceful and private retreat with rustic charm in the tranquil village of Stalisfield amidst scenic countryside and nature areas.
This 5 star holiday park is set in 40 acres of Kent countryside near sandy beaches and offers a setting suitable for family holidays and relaxing breaks with various entertainment and leisure facilities.
The Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House, and Gardens in Kent offers visitors a chance to explore a historic house with guided tours, extensive gardens, and a unique museum featuring wildlife dioramas and cultural artifacts from around the world. The venue is mostly wheelchair accessible and family friendly, with free parking and facilities for children.
Margate is a historic seaside town in Kent, England, known for its sandy beaches, maritime heritage, cultural sites like Turner Contemporary art gallery, historic theatres, and attractions such as Dreamland amusement park. It offers a vibrant cultural and tourism experience with a walkable town centre accessible by rail and local public transport.
A stylishly presented ground-floor cottage set in shared owner grounds with ornamental fishponds, offering a peaceful countryside base near transport links and local attractions.
St John's Jerusalem is a National Trust property in Kent featuring a 13th century Knights Hospitaller chapel and a garden moated by the River Darent, with historical medieval buildings and landscaped grounds accessible to the public.
Dartford is a historic market town in Kent, England, with a rich industrial and religious heritage, accessible by rail and serving as a cultural and shopping hub for visitors.
Chalet 47 By The Sea at Kingsdown Holiday Park is a cosy timber A-frame chalet offering sea views, nestled in a tranquil coastal park setting with family-friendly features and shared leisure facilities.
Deal Castle is a well-preserved 16th century artillery fort in Kent, England, featuring stone bastions, a moat, and a historic keep. Built by Henry VIII to defend the Downs anchorage, it offers visitors both indoor historical exhibits and outdoor exploration of the castle grounds and fortifications.
The Joiner's Rest offers a peaceful and stylish countryside retreat in Kent with a modern design and shared landscaped gardens, suitable for families or groups seeking a laid-back holiday close to nature and local gastro pubs.
Ivy Lodge is a stylish and high-end two-bedroom holiday home located near the coast in Birchington-on-Sea, offering a private garden, hot tub, games room, and parking for two cars, set in a peaceful coastal village with nearby amenities and scenic coastal trails.
Dreamland Margate is a historic seaside amusement park in Kent featuring vintage rides including the Grade II* listed Scenic Railway wooden roller coaster, alongside modern attractions like a roller disco, live music venue, and children’s play areas. It offers both indoor and outdoor experiences, with food available on site, making it a family-friendly destination with a rich heritage and entertainment events.
Moorhen Cottage is a boutique cottage set in beautiful countryside on a country estate with peaceful surroundings and views over grounds and lakes.
This luxury two-bedroom converted stable is set within a nature reserve on the Kent Downs near the village of Stalisfield, offering a peaceful nature retreat surrounded by scenic woodlands and outdoor exploration opportunities.
Doddington Place Gardens is a 10-acre outdoor garden located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty featuring diverse planting styles, rock and sunken gardens, champion trees, and panoramic countryside views, welcoming visitors with refreshments and accessible facilities.
A bright and comfortable 3-bedroom caravan located within a holiday park on the Isle of Sheppey, offering practical accommodation for families or small groups with access to shared indoor and outdoor swimming pools and nearby beaches and countryside.
Minster is a historic town on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent known for its ancient abbey, coastal location, and fossil-rich beaches, offering cultural and natural attractions for visitors.
Cherry Tree Cottage is a cosy one-bedroom retreat set in a converted Kentish barn surrounded by rural Kent landscapes, offering a peaceful and stylish countryside stay with an open-plan living area and a shared heated indoor swimming pool.
A recently renovated luxury house near Lynsted, Kent, with three bedrooms, an enclosed garden, and a private outdoor swimming pool, suitable for families including pets and with private parking on site.
Faversham Stone Chapel is a unique medieval chapel built atop a Romano-British mausoleum, combining Roman architectural remains with historic church features in Kent. The site presents both indoor historical structures and an outdoor setting for visitors to explore.
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
Participants make a seasonal herbal spiced tincture and discuss simple kitchen remedies, then explore the herb beds to discover plants for a home garden pharmacy.
Havre De Calme is a one-bedroom holiday lodge in the rural village of Halstead, offering a peaceful retreat with wildlife views and access to a shared heated outdoor swimming pool, private parking, and outdoor seating areas.
Chevening offers visitors access to historic gardens set around a Palladian country house, featuring lawns, a lake, maze, parterre and woodland walks. The gardens are open seasonally with limited visitor numbers and are mostly accessible to wheelchair users. The house itself is not open to the public as it serves as a country retreat for Foreign Secretaries.
This accommodation is a spacious contemporary barn set in a rural location with light and airy rooms, scenic views, and private outdoor heated swimming pool and tennis court, designed for family celebrations and group stays.
Scotney Castle in Kent is a National Trust property featuring a medieval moated manor ruins and an early Tudor Revival country house surrounded by picturesque gardens with seasonal floral displays. Visitors can explore both indoor historic house spaces and outdoor gardens with historical and natural highlights.
25 Jun–31 Oct (another 22 days)
A display in the ground-floor rooms of Scotney Castle’s Mansion House presents previously unseen photographs of the Old Castle and the Hussey family, drawn from the estate’s photography collection.
The Manor Coach House is a luxury holiday home in a Grade II coach house near Canterbury, set in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with countryside views, featuring two kingsize bedrooms with ensuites, an open-plan living space, and a range of outdoor amenities including a heated pool, hot tub, garden with terrace, and barbecue facilities.
Mount Ephraim Gardens features extensive Edwardian gardens with diverse plant collections and a Grade II listed Victorian manor house. Visitors can explore both outdoor gardens and indoor areas with café facilities. The site is family-friendly, pet-friendly, and accessible, with various event options including weddings and group visits.
A spacious 4-bedroom holiday home in the Romney Marsh area offering a peaceful and stylish retreat with countryside surroundings and family-friendly features.
A homely static holiday home set within St Margarets Holiday Park near Dover, offering a scenic and family-friendly retreat with a private outdoor garden area and access to shared leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool and gym.
The White Cliffs of Dover offer dramatic cliff-top walks with stunning views over the English Channel, historic WWII tunnels tours, and a striking Victorian lighthouse. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, a café with panoramic views, and a play area, making it suitable for families and history enthusiasts alike.
10 Oct (this Saturday)
Join a volunteer-led walk along the White Cliffs of Dover to South Foreland Lighthouse, hearing about the cliffs’ natural and human history and seeing wartime remains and coastal views. At the lighthouse, the guide gives a brief introduction before visitors can explore the grounds and make their own way back.
Dunnock is a high-end property located in a 180-acre nature reserve in the Kent Downs, offering a peaceful and private retreat surrounded by scenic countryside and nature immersion opportunities, suitable for couples and small families.
Belmont House is a beautifully preserved Georgian neo-classical country house in Kent featuring impressive collections of clocks and furniture. Visitors can explore both the historic interiors and the surrounding gardens, with guided tours available and facilities including a cafe, picnic area, and events for children.
This Hathaway three-bedroom caravan located at Ashcroft Coast Holiday Park in Minster on Sea on the Isle of Sheppey offers a spacious and traditional setting suitable for families or groups in a peaceful coastal location with access to local beaches and countryside walks.
A stylishly presented ground-floor holiday cottage located in a rural setting with access to shared heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, set within 2-acre grounds with garden and barbecue facilities, close to countryside walks and within driving distance of Ebbsfleet Eurostar.
Bluewater Shopping Centre is a major indoor retail and leisure destination in Kent, England, featuring over 300 stores, multiple dining options, a large cinema, and extensive free parking. It serves millions of visitors annually and offers a comprehensive shopping experience in a unique triangular architectural layout.
A cosy, romantic barn dating back to 1761 with a ground floor open plan living space and country views, set in the village of Hollingbourne near a friendly pub and featuring a shared outdoor heated swimming pool open in summer.
Stoneacre is a 15th century timber-framed yeoman farmer's house near Maidstone, Kent, featuring historic architecture and interiors restored to Tudor style by the National Trust. Visitors can explore both the house and surrounding gardens, orchards, and meadows.
Coast View chalet at Kingsdown Holiday Park offers a scenic seaside setting on the White Cliffs of Dover with space for families or groups, featuring shared amenities and sea views.
This beautifully converted Oast House offers spacious and stylish accommodation over two floors in a peaceful countryside setting, ideal for large family gatherings and celebrations with exclusive use of a heated swimming pool, tennis court, and extensive outdoor games areas.
A spacious contemporary barn set in a rural countryside location with views over hop gardens and farmland, suitable for large family gatherings and special occasions.
Bayham Old Abbey is a historic 13th-century Premonstratensian abbey ruins located near Lamberhurst, Kent. Now maintained by English Heritage, visitors can explore scenic outdoor ruins featuring ornate stonework and a nearby gatehouse, set within landscaped grounds enhanced by famous landscape gardener Humphry Repton.
5 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
A display in Scotney Castle’s Mansion House showcases early 20th-century dresses belonging to Betty Hussey and Maud Kerr-Smiley, including a Schiaparelli designer dress. It also presents research into the garments and their owners.
Wren is a high-end, peaceful countryside property set within a natural wildlife and farm setting in Kent, offering a private and stylish retreat in a rural village environment ideal for families and nature lovers.
This accommodation is a seaside park located between Whitstable and Herne Bay, adjacent to the beach and promenade, offering family-friendly dining, an arcade, and a heated outdoor pool for leisure.
Wildwood Trust is a woodland discovery park in Kent featuring over fifty species of native British animals, ancient woodland trails, and conservation projects aimed at protecting and reintroducing native wildlife species.
The Old Piggery is a modern, stylish countryside retreat located in the Kent countryside with peaceful and laid-back character, featuring landscaped shared gardens and proximity to countryside walking routes.
This Minstrel Willowby 3-bedroom caravan at Ashcroft Coast Holiday Park in Minster on Sea offers a spacious and comfortable coastal retreat suitable for families, couples, or small groups, set in a peaceful seaside location on the Isle of Sheppey.
This accommodation is located near the Kent coast in Seasalter, close to the beach, offering a family-friendly environment with an outdoor heated pool, children's splash pool, and a family entertainment clubhouse with bars and food service on site.
Capel Fleet Raptor Viewpoint is an open-air vantage spot on the Isle of Sheppey offering opportunities to observe various birds of prey over wetland farmland habitats. The site features an accessible gravel path and benches for binocular use, with no entry fee or onsite facilities.
Poppy Lodge is a family-friendly Scandinavian chalet located near the beach in a holiday park setting offering sea views and shared facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool and tennis court.
Damson Cottage is a spacious and stylish barn conversion set in the peaceful Kent countryside with scenic walks and woodland surroundings, ideal for families and groups seeking a rural retreat.
Kingfisher Oast is a Grade II listed detached property located in Hollingbourne village, set within landscaped grounds of the owner’s estate, offering a homely atmosphere with shared outdoor heated swimming pool and games room facilities.