Pictures of Kent

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

Dode (1 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent

The village of Dode (sometimes referred to as 'The Lost Village of Dode') was wiped out by the Black Death in 1349. The church is all that remains, having been rebuilt in the.....

Dover (181 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Kent

The white cliffs of Dover, the view that has stirred the hearts of English travellers for centuries...

Upchurch (15 Pictures)

in the county of Kent

This is an historic, interesting village which was once home to Edmund Drake, father of Sir Francis, who became vicar of the local church in 1560...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Kent

Archbishops Palace (10 Pictures)

Lying in a gorgeous scenic location beside the River Medway is the ancient Palace belonging to the Archbishop's of Canterbury,.....

Chiddingstone Castle (28 Pictures)

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Penshurst Place and Gardens (93 Pictures)

A beautiful Medieval Manor House set in 11 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, which date back to 1346. The manor House has.....

Western Heights Defences (2 Pictures)

The Western Heights in Dover are remains of fortifications built mainly during the Napoleonic Wars when England was under a real.....

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