Howletts Wild Animal Park is a renowned zoo near Canterbury, Kent, home to significant breeding groups of rare and endangered species including gorillas and African elephants, offering an outdoor wildlife experience focused on animal conservation and education.
A secluded and private holiday log cabin set in a rural area with a private garden and shared hot tub, suitable for a romantic getaway or quiet retreat for two guests.
Pineville is a spacious holiday retreat located in Alkham, Dover, set in a rural environment with scenic countryside views, offering a private and family-friendly atmosphere suitable for large groups and special gatherings.
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 spacious 5-bedroom detached holiday home near Whitstable accommodates up to 15 guests and features private en-suite bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, and a private garden with a hot tub and pizza oven, situated close to local amenities and the seaside.
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.
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.
This spacious Grade II listed 16th-century family house near Margate offers a historic and private retreat setting with extensive grounds and coastal proximity.
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.
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.
A stylish countryside retreat located within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a private hot tub, cinema room, and scenic views over the Alkham Valley, set within 50-acre natural grounds on a working farm.
The Old Shire Barn is a unique countryside holiday home converted from a farm building, set in the Kent countryside surrounded by orchards and rolling farmland, offering a peaceful and rustic retreat with stylish and individually styled bedrooms spread over two floors.
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.
Rose is a stylish and high-end two-bedroom holiday lodge set in the tranquil Kent countryside, offering a peaceful rural retreat with beautiful open-plan living areas and private outdoor spaces including a hot tub.
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.
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.
St Mildred’s Church is a unique holiday retreat set in the village of Minster, Ramsgate, blending historic charm with modern comfort in a converted church building surrounded by countryside and waterside attractions.
St Augustine's Cross is a historic stone memorial in Kent commemorating St Augustine's 597 AD mission to England. The cross features intricate Saxon and Celtic carvings and stands near Pegwell Bay and Pegwell Bay Country Park, marking a significant religious and cultural landmark.
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.
Bridge Cottage is a high-end four-bedroom 16th-century cottage located in the peaceful village of Sevington, Ashford, set in the Kent countryside with historic character and scenic surroundings, suitable for families or groups up to eight guests.
This detached bungalow is set in a quiet area near the beach in Herne Bay, featuring spacious accommodation and a private garden with a hot tub.
St Mary's Church, Reculver, is a historic ruined Anglo-Saxon church founded in the 7th century on the site of a Roman fort in Kent, England. Although the church was mostly demolished in 1809 due to coastal erosion, the iconic twin towers remain as a landmark for shipping. The site offers visitors a glimpse into early Christian architecture and monastic history, with archaeological remains and connections to Kentish kings and Viking attacks. Managed by English Heritage, it is an outdoor heritage site showcasing ruins and a rich narrative of medieval religious and community life.
This spacious family home offers private hot tub and coastal views with balconies, featuring multiple games rooms and sea-facing bedrooms in a scenic coastal village near the White Cliffs of Dover.
South Foreland Lighthouses are a pair of historic Victorian lighthouses in Kent, England, known for pioneering electric light and Marconi's radio experiments. The Upper Lighthouse is owned by the National Trust and open for public visits including museum exhibits, while the Lower Lighthouse is privately owned and not accessible.
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.
A charming barn conversion set in peaceful countryside with scenic views and abundant wildlife, offering a cosy and homely family-friendly retreat with outdoor space and private swim spa.
Manor Lodge is a high-end two-bedroom coastal holiday home in Birchington-on-Sea, offering a private garden with a hot tub and stylish interiors suited to families and groups seeking a peaceful seaside retreat with nearby local amenities and coastal attractions.
Regulbium is an ancient Roman Saxon Shore fort located near Reculver in Kent, England. It served as a military installation controlling the Wantsum Channel and features remains of a large stone perimeter wall. The fort dates back to the early 3rd century and played an important strategic role in Roman Britain. The site is mainly visited for its outdoor archaeological ruins.
A luxurious 15th-century rural house with stylish rustic interiors, extensive grounds, and family-friendly features including a hot tub, bar, and children's play area, ideal for celebrations and groups.
A luxury boutique ground floor home located near the beach, town, and station in Herne Bay, Kent, offering a private courtyard garden and access to a hot tub and sauna by arrangement.
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.
Brittons Hill Cottage is a historic thatched cottage dating back over 350 years, located in rural Kent countryside near Kent coastal towns and Rye, offering a peaceful and homely private retreat with outdoor space, a private hot tub, parking and Wi-Fi. The cottage is suitable for families and celebrations with character and charm in a countryside setting.
Horne's Place Chapel is a late medieval timber-framed private chapel dating from 1276 near Appledore, Kent, noted for its exquisite architecture and historic significance as a Grade II* listed building. The chapel is open to visitors to view its interior, but the attached manor house remains private.
A detached log cabin set in a rural location near the village of Minster, offering a peaceful and romantic retreat for two guests with a private hot tub and enclosed garden.
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.
A peaceful and contemporary country barn accommodation set in rolling countryside with spacious open-plan living, a large decked terrace, private hot tub, enclosed garden, and scenic country views, ideal for families and couples seeking a rural retreat.
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.