Attractions
Kent boasts a wide range of attractions throughout the county ranging from traditional events, music festivals, motor/water sports to ancient and historical sites. It is a great place to explore and experience a different side to England with a great selection of places to discover and sights to see. To view pages on each area of Kent please see their individual links:
West of Kent – A wealth of country houses, history and the lush expanses of the Weald.
Heart of Kent – Diverse range of scenery and attractions, a great and central base for your stay.
Coastal Kent – A beautiful selection of coastal towns, stunning beaches and marshlands.
Also, why not visit our Holiday Extras page to add something special to your stay.
Biddenden Vineyards
22 acres of vines situated in the heart of Kent
Chapel Down Winery
A fully English wine company in Tenterden
Bedgebury Pinetum
A 300 acre pinetum containing some 10,000 of the worlds finest and endangered trees in Goudhurst
Shepherd Neame
Classic Brewery situated in Faversham producing quality beers and ales for over 850 years
Leeds Castle
Set in beautiful countryside play a round of golf or take a tour around the ancient buildings built in 1119
Canterbury Cathederal
Established in 597 AD this beautiful Cathederal dominates the city of Canterbury
Howletts And Port Lympne Zoos
Safaris through the animal parks and rehabilitation projects of releasing animals back into their wild habitat supported by the Aspinall Foundation in Lympne and near Canterbury.
Brands Hatch Race Circuit
With race meetings of top motor sport events, track days and driving experiences on offer, enjoy a good action packed day out.
www.motorsportvision.co.uk/brands-hatch
Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
With regular plays and performances in a new state of the art auditorium (from September 2011).
The White Cliffs Of Dover
Beautiful National park of one of the major landmarks of Britain for walks and sight-seeing.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-thewhitecliffsofdover
Bewl Water
Beautiful walks around lake which is also a sailing hot spot.
For Walks Around kent please visit www.walkinginkent.co.uk to find a walk near your property.
Camber Sands, Camber
Stunning sand beach with dunes
Bottany Bay, Broadstairs
Exclusive beach carved into the cliffs
Eastwell Manor, Ashford
T: +44 (0) 1233 213111
The Spa Hotel, Tunnbridge Wells
T: +44 (0) 1892 520331
Bluewater Shopping Centre
The Pantiles and Westfield, Tunbridge Wells
www.thepantilesonline.co.uk www.westfield.com/royalvictoriaplace
Whitefriars, Canterbury
www.whitefriars-canterbury.co.uk
Mc Arthur Glen Designer Outlet, Ashford
The West House (Michelin Star), Biddenden
Beautiful contemporary cuisine in a quaint former weavers cottage.
T: +44 (0) 1580 291341
www.thewesthouserestaurant.co.uk
Reads Restaurant (Michelin Star), Faversham
Imaginative modern British food which is cooked to perfection.
T:+44 (0) 1795 535344
The Sportsman (Michelin Star), Seasalter
For a two times Michelin Star experience where the menu changes on a daily basis.
T: +44 (0) 1227 273370
www.thesportsmanseasalter.co.uk
Apicius (Michelin Star), Cranbrook
Well balanced fine cooking with local ingredients sourced.
T: +44 (0) 1580 714666
La Zia Maria, Goudhurst
A fantastic Italian restaurant producing outstanding food set in a beautiful area.
T: +44 (0) 1580 212100
Eastwell Manor, Ashford
Traditional British cuisine in a stunning country manor house.
T: +44 (0)1233 213000
The Plough Inn, Stalisfield Green
Quaint country pub with beautiful meals using local produce.
T: +44 (0) 1795 890256
Chocolate Deli
Fantastic chocolate shop in Hythe.
T: +44 (0) 1303 267 236
Thorpe Park
A popular theme park in Surrey not far from Kent.
High Speed Train Services To London
From 18 minutes to West Kent
From 37 minutes to Heart Of Kent
From 60 minutes to Canterbury and Coastal Kent
Eurostar to Europe
Going from Ashford or Ebbsfleet International to Paris, Bruxelles or Lille.
Lydd Airport
Fly from London Ashford Airport to Le Touquet in France for the day.
To book contact Lydd air by-
T: +44 (0) 1797 322 207