Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent features a diverse collection of over 200 animal species including birds, mammals, reptiles, and primates. Visitors can explore tropical houses, reptile exhibits, big cat enclosures, and a unique penguin pool. The park also offers indoor educational facilities, a café, and outdoor play areas designed for families and children.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury, Kent, is the ruins of a historic Benedictine monastery founded in 598 AD, notable for its extensive archaeological remains and historical significance as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors explore the outdoor abbey ruins, which reflect over 900 years of monastic history and royal connections.
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.
Ashford Designer Outlet is a large indoor shopping centre in Ashford, Kent featuring over 120 designer brands, a notable green wall, and a dedicated children's playground. It provides a modern shopping experience with extensive retail and dining options.
Ashford is a historic market town in Kent with a well-preserved town centre, strong railway connections including an international station, diverse shopping and dining options, and cultural venues including a medieval parish church repurposed for arts and entertainment.
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.
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.
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.
Swingfield Preceptory, also known as St John's Commandery, is a historic 13th-century Knights Hospitaller priory near Folkestone, Kent, featuring a surviving chapel and historic farmhouse architecture under English Heritage care.
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.
This spacious Grade II listed 16th-century family house near Margate offers a historic and private retreat setting with extensive grounds and coastal proximity.
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.