KENT (England)

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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.

A paradise for lovers of history and gardens, there are more castles, gardens and historical houses open to the public concentrated in the Heart of Kent than in any other area of the UK.

National Trust and English Heritage properties, such as Chartwell, Smallhythe Place and Ightham Mote, as well as large privately owned country estates, such as Hever Castle and Penshurst Place, are all waiting to be explored.

Gardens of all types, shapes and sizes - from world famous ones such as Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, to specialist herb and organic gardens, such as those at Iden Croft and Yalding, and smaller, lesser known gardens at Marle Place and Great Comp.

It's not just castles and gardens that are a feature of the Heart of Kent - country parks, vineyards, waterways, steam railways, galleries and family attractions, to name but a few, are also on offer. Search our database of Kent Tourist Information to find out more things to do in Kent.