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Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Kent, England.

About the county of Kent

In the South-East corner of England lies the County of Kent an amazingly beautiful area steeped in fascinating history, inviting cities, interesting towns, pretty villages and picturesque countryside. Kent boasts over 50 museums including, 'Sevenoaks Museum', which first opened in 1920 and 'Ramsgate Museum', located in a 1904 neo-Georgian Adam-style building designed by S D Adshead. There are also several stately homes, Castles, beautiful parks and gardens to explore. Notable attractions include, 'Canterbury Cathedral' situated in the city of Canterbury, the worlds largest collection of oast houses
at The Hop Farm Country Park and the medieval 'Leeds Castle' built on two small islands in a lake set in 500 acres of parkland and gardens.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Kent

Kingsgate Castle, above Kingsgate Bay, Broadstairs, Kent.

Broadstairs (78 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Kent

At almost every corner of this popular resort are reminders of the towns association with the famous novelist, Charles Dickens...

St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth

Paddlesworth (7 Pictures)

in the county of Kent

"Highest Church, Lowest Steeple, Poorest Parish, Fewest People" - these are the words carved around the village sign Paddlesworth is a small village in the county of Kent, 3.....

Great Maytham Hall, Rolvenden

Rolvenden (20 Pictures)

in the county of Kent

Surrounded by a well-wooded landscape, this delightful village was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book, so we are assured of its long history...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Kent

Sunset at Emley

Isle of Sheppey (21 Pictures)

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Old Soar Manor

Old Soar Manor (4 Pictures)

Remains of a late 13th-century knight's dwelling...

Sir John Boy's House (kings Gallery) Circa 1647

Sir John Boy's House (5 Pictures)

The Crooked House of Canterbury, otherwise known as Sir John Boys house, is an eye-catching feature of Palace Street, and is.....

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The Battle of Britain Memorial (1 Pictures)

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