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Holidays in Kent.
Kent is sometimes known as the Garden of England because of its agricultural influence, extensive orchards and hop-gardens.
Districts in Kent : Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Dover, Gravesham, Maidstone, Medway (Unitary), Sevenoaks, Shepway, Swale, Thanet, Tonbridge and Malling, Tunbridge
Wells.
County town of Kent : Maidstone.
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Campsites & Caravanning in Kent
 ukcampsite.co.uk - Kent Camp Sites and Caravan Sites, Parks
Eurocampings - ACSI Camping Guide
lovecampingng.co.uk - Camping in Kent - A List of Kent Campsites
Car Hire Kent
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Holiday Homes / Cottages
A chalet, a villa, a castle or a mill? A country estate, a farmhouse, a gîte or a cottage? All have been carefully
selected for quality, location, friendly welcome and attractive atmosphere. They are all ideal for a special holiday and good value for money.
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- Holiday Lodges and Holiday Parks Britain
A short break, or weekend, at one of our holiday parks gives you a real getaway, whatever the season.
You'll find well-equipped and cosily heated bungalows, lodges, chalets, apartments and caravans in beautiful forest, countryside and coastal surroundings.
Belvilla - Holiday Homes in Kent
A chalet, a villa, a castle or a mill? A country estate, a farmhouse, a gîte or a cottage? All have been carefully
selected for quality, location, friendly welcome and attractive atmosphere. They are all ideal for a special holiday and good value for money.
Hotels in Kent
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If you're looking for hotel breaks in Kent
Hotels in Kent [ Booking ] - Hotel Guide Kent
Popular destinations in Kent : Folkestone, Canterbury, Dover, Hythe, Maidstone, Ashford, Dartford, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Chatham, Margate and Gillingham.
Hotels in Canterbury - Hotel guide Canterbury and Surroundings
Littlebourne 5.8 km, Barham 8.8 km, Whitstable 9.3 km, Elham 13.2 km, Faversham 13.9 km, Wye 14.0 km, Boughton Aulph 15.8 km
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Travel Agents / Tour Operators
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Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.
Widest choice of self-catering holidays / short breaks throughout Britain, Ireland and Europe
A self-catering holiday in one of Hoseasons' holiday lodges and parks brings a new meaning to the word
freedom. From the moment you arrive you can revel in the limitless possibilities offered at every resort centre.
And with late availability and last minute booking facilities, you'll soon be experiencing the holiday of your
dreams. Enjoy a weekend or short break in beautiful countryside, at some of Europe's finest beaches or forest surroundings.
Create your perfect trip to Kent.
Travel Guides Kent / Related books
Kent (Landmark Visitor Guide)
Kev Reynolds (Author), Cathryn Walton (Editor)
Paperback: 176 pages; Publisher: Landmark Publishing Ltd; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 July 2010); ISBN-10: 1843064987; ISBN-13: 978-1843064985.
Walking in Kent: 40 Walks Throughout the County
By Kev Reynolds
Paperback: 240 pages; Publisher: Cicerone Press; 3rd Revised edition edition (1 Mar 2007); ISBN-10: 1852844620; ISBN-13: 978-1852844622.
Pub Walks in the Kent Hills
By Michael Easterbrook
Paperback - 21 May 2009.
Kent in Old Photographs
From the Judges Postcard Archive Collection.
By Dave Randle; Paperback - 21 Apr 2005.
The Landscapes of Kent (County Landscapes)
By David Sellman, Rod Cooper, and R Cooper
Paperback - 18 Oct 2007.
Transportation / How do I travel to Kent
Kent Airport - previously known as London Manston Airport
Flights from Dublin, Edinburgh, Jersey and Manchester to Kent Airport, located in east Kent near England's south-east coast.
London Airports [ London Gatwick, London Heathrow Airport ]
- Flights to Kent
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Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights
Flights to Kent / Price comparison possible
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Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway - 1 ft 3 in (381 mm) gauge light railway
The 13+1⁄2 miles (22 km) line runs from the Cinque Port of Hythe via Dymchurch, St. Mary's Bay, New Romney
and Romney Sands to Dungeness, close to Dungeness nuclear power station and Dungeness lighthouse.
Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway - 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) gauge heritage railway
Operates from Sittingbourne to the banks of The Swale.
Travel by bus or coach to Kent.
Bus Times Kent - Kentpublictransport.info
Maps Heart of Kent
Town Centre Maps of Ashford, Maidstone, Seveonaks, Tenterden, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells [
downloadable PDF's ].
Links
Kent - Kent Tourism
Kent - Heart of Kent
Holiday guide to accommodation, places to visit and events in and around Ashford, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tenterden, Tonbridge and Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Discover a landscape of rolling hills and wooded valleys dotted with orchards, vineyards and hop gardens,
picturesque villages, historic towns, castles, gardens and historic country houses - all set in the beautiful countryside of the Garden of England.
Kent - Kent County Council
Maidstone - Maidstone Council - Heart of Kent - County town
Kent Downs - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty since 1968
The Kent Downs are the eastern half of the North Downs covering nearly a quarter of Kent, stretching from
the White Cliffs at Dover up to the Surrey and London borders. It is a diverse and vibrant landscape with its
dramatic chalk escarpments, secluded dry valleys, networks of tiny lanes and historic hedgerows, ancient
woodlands, traditional orchards, locally distinctive villages, unique and precious wildlife and many sites of historic and cultural interest to explore.
Ashford - Ashford Borough Council
Canterbury - City of Canterbury
Parishes : Adisham, Barham, Bekesbourne with Patrixbourne, Bishopsbourne, Blean, Bridge, Chartham,
Chestfield, Chislet, Fordwich: has town status, Hackington, Harbledown, Herne and Broomfield, Hoath, Ickham
, Kingston, Littlebourne, Lower Hardres, Petham, Sturry, Thanington Without, Upper Hardres, Waltham, Westbere, Wickhambreaux and Womenswold.
Dartford Borough Council
Dover - Dover District Council
Towns : Dover, Deal and Sandwich.
Gravesham Borough Council
Maidstone Borough Council
Medway Council
Sevenoaks District Council
The beautiful District of Sevenoaks is situated in the High Weald of Kent, surrounded by some of the loveliest
countryside in South East England. Tucked around every corner is a wealth of quaint and attractive villages,
country lanes, old market towns, vineyards, and some of the best heritage and garden attractions to be found. See also Heart of Kent.
Shepway - Shepway District Council
Swale - Swale Borough Council - North Kent Coast
There are four towns in the borough: Sittingbourne and Faversham on the mainland; Sheerness, Queenborough on the Isle.
Thanet - Thanet Distrcit Council - Tourist Board Thanet
Thanet has 26 miles of coastline and 15 sandy bays or beaches that pleat and fold their way around the
coast from Minnis Bay in the north to Pegwell Bay in the south.
These golden parcels unwrap the promise of great days spent sunbathing, swimming, surfing or simply
snoozing with nothing to mark the time except the rise and fall of the tide.
Tonbridge and Malling - Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Tonbridge and Malling borough covers an area from the North Downs at Burham and Snodland in the north to
the town of Tonbridge in the south. The River Medway flows in a north easterly direction, through the borough towards the Medway Gap.
Destinations : Addington, Aylesford, Birling, Borough Green, Burham, Ditton, East Malling and Larkfield, East
Peckham, Hadlow, Hildenborough, Ightham, Kings Hill, Leybourne, Mereworth, Offham, Platt, Plaxtol, Ryarsh,
Shipbourne, Snodland, Stansted, Trottiscliffe, Wateringbury, West Malling, West Peckham and Wouldham.
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Ashford [ Heart of Kent ] - market town
Ashford lies on the River Great Stour, M20 motorway, South Eastern Main Line and Channel Tunnel Rail Link railways, located just south of the North Downs. See Ashford Chamber of Commerce.
Broadstairs - Broadstairs Town Council - Tourist Board Broadstairs
Quiet sandy beaches, Cliff top walks, The Viking cycle trail, A wealth of maritime and literary history, Great
sailing, Streets of unusual, individual shops, Good food in local restaurants and cafes.
Canterbury [ Canterbury & Coastal Kent ] - Canterbury Official Tourism Website
Canterbury has the perfect blend of city, coast and countryside, ensuring that however varied your interests are, you will be spoilt for choice.
You will fall in love with the invigorating coastline, the soothing countryside and the breathtaking heritage…after all Canterbury is simply inspirational.
The Only City of Kent and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The first town on Roman Watling Street.
Chatham
Founded by Henry VIII and a base for the Royal Navy until 1984: the Dockyard is now an 80-acre tourist attraction. See
Dartford Riyal - Medway & Maritime Kent - see Dartford Borough Council
Deal - former fishing, mining and garrison town.
Nowadays a quiet seaside resort. Eight miles north-east of Dover and eight miles south of Ramsgate. See Tourist Guide Deal
Dover - town and major ferry port
The town of Dover faces France across the narrowest part of the English Channel and is home of the Dover
Calais ferry through the Port of Dover. The surrounding chalk cliffs have become known as the White cliffs of Dover, and the narrow sea passage nearby – the Strait of Dover. See Dover Town Council
Faversham [ Swale Borough ] - market town
The town is a historic treasure trove of listed buildings, and has the added bonus of being encircled by some of the finest and most secluded countryside in southern England. See Faversham.org.
Folkstone - seaside resort
See Folkestone Town Council.
Gravesend - town in northwest Kent, on the south bank of the Thames
Because of its geographical position it has always had an important role to play in the history and communications of this part of England.
Herne Bay - seaside town [ Canterbury City Council ]
Situated on the south coast of the Thames Estuary, 7 miles (11 km) north of Canterbury. Herne Bay developed
as a seaside resort during the early 19th century after the building of a pleasure pier and promenade, and reached its heyday in the late Victorian era. See Hernebayonline.co.uk [ web site to showcase Herne Bay ].
Hythe - small coastal market town [ District of Shepway ]
Situated on the edge of Romney Marsh, on the south coast of Kent. Hythe has had a frontline place in Britain's
military history since Roman times. Some sites are now attractive features of the town. See Shepway District Council and Hythe Community Website.
Maidstone - see Maidstone Council
Maidstone is in the heart of the so-called Garden of England.
Malling
See Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Margate - seaside town within the Thanet district of East Kent
For at least 250 years, the town of Margate has been a leading seaside resort in the UK, drawing Londoners
to its beaches, Margate Sands. It's history is closely tied to the sea. Margate was a 'limb' of Dover in the
ancient confederation of the Cinque Ports. Margate also consists of Cliftonville, Garlinge, Palm Bay and Westbrook. See Visit Thanet.
New Romney - small town on the edge of Romney Marsh
The Romney Marsh is an area of flat, rich agricultural land reclaimed from the sea. The town was once a sea
port, with the harbour adjacent to the church, but is now over a mile from the sea. It is the headquarters of the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway.
Ramsgate - seaside town on the Isle of Thanet in east Kent
Ramsgate's main attraction is its coastline. The town has one of the largest marinas on the English south
coast. Ramsgate was one of the great English seaside towns of the 19th century and is a member of the ancient confederation of Cinque ports. See Port of Ramsgate and History_of_Ramsgate.
Rochester - Medway & Maritime Kent
Sandwich - Once a major port in England [ now two miles from the sea ]
Sandwich is arguably one of the best preserved medieval towns in the UK. Within the old town walls the
many period houses, with their characteristic "Kent peg" roofs, are laid out in a street plan which has changed little since the creation of the Domesday book in 1086. See Discover Sandwich.
Sandwich Bay - a long sweeping inlet of the sea between Ramsgate and Deal
See Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust.
Sheerness
Sheerness is located beside the mouth of the River Medway on the northwest corner of the Isle of Sheppey.
To the north, sandy beaches run along the coast of the Thames Estuary. Sheerness' sand and shingle beach
was awarded a European Blue Flag for cleanliness and safety. Flower gardens decorate the seafront, and a sea wall forms a promenade along the coast. See Tourism, Swale Borough Council.
Shepway
Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne, and the older adjacent Milton Regis, were barge making towns. So visit the Dolphin Yard Sailing Barge Museum to get the flavour of this past. See Tourism, Swale Borough Council.
Swale - Tourism, Swale Borough Council.
Swanley
Tenterden
Thanet
Tonbridge - The medieval market town of Tonbridge
Located on the River Medway, approximately four miles north of Tunbridge Wells, 12 miles south west of Maidstone and 25 miles south east of London. See Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Tunbridge Wells - Heart of Kent - The historic spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells
Whitstable
Boughton Monchelsea Place [ Maidstone ]
This beautiful 16th century manor house enjoys perhaps the best view in Kent, looking down over its own
deer park and some 15 miles of unspoilt countryside. The house is privately owned and is still used as a family home.
Chartwell [ Westerham ] - Home of Winston Churchill, the BBC's 'Greatest Briton'
Chiddingstone Castle [ Edenbridge ]
Chiddingstone Castle was the home of Denys Eyre Bower between 1956 and 1977. Denys was a passionate
art collector who devoted his life to the collection of beautiful art and artefacts, as many as possible of which are still on show today.
Cobham Hall [ Cobham ] - country house in Cobham
Now an independent girls' boarding and day school. It is open to the public on a limited number of days each year. See Cobhamhall.com.
Deal Castle [ Deal ]
Deal Castle is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England. It is among the earliest and most elaborate of a chain of coastal forts. See English Heritage.
Dover Castle [ Dover ]
Set high above the famous white cliffs, Dover Castle boasts a colourful and fascinating history. See English Heritage.
Down House - former home of Charles Darwin and his family
It's located in Downe in the London Borough of Bromley. It was in the house that Darwin worked on his theories of evolution by natural selection. See English Heritage and Darwin's Landscape Laboratory
Finchcocks [ Goudhurst ] - Finchcocks Musical Museum
Finchcocks is a fine Georgian manor set in a beautiful garden, surrounded by parkland. It now houses a
celebrated collection of over 100 historical keyboard instruments, of which over forty are in full working order. It makes a wonderful day out for all the family.
Folkestone Racecourse
Knole [ Sevenoaks ]
One of England's greatest show houses, set in a magnificent deer park
Leeds Castle [ Maidstone ]
Leeds Castle, set on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent, has been home to royalty, lords and ladies for over 1000 years
Richborough Castle [ Sandwich ]
A Roman fort built on the site of their first landing in AD43. See Wikipedia.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
The 20th century creation of two English aristocrats, Harold Nicolson and Vita Sackville-West, set in the
remains of a large Elizabethan house amidst the unspoilt Weald countryside. A late afternoon visit is highly recommended.
White cliffs of Dover
The white cliffs of Dover are cliffs which form part of the British coastline facing the Strait of Dover and France. See Dover Museum Information Resources.
News from Kent - The Kentish Express
Weekly newspaper serving southern Kent.
Radio in Kent - CTR 105.6 - Maidstone's Radio Station
Cuisine - recipes from Kent
Favourite Kentish Recipes - Pat Smith (Compiler), A.R. Quinton (Illustrator)
Recipes include: Appledore Chicken Pie, Sole with Watercress and Anchovy Butter, Cherry Brandy, Fish Loaf, Folkestone Pudding Pie, Fudge Cake, Kentish Pan Cake, Kipper Savoury, Lamb Pie, Lemon
Pudding, Roman Pie, Thatched House Pudding, Tomato Pickle, Wassail Bowl, White Vegetable Soup, Whitstable Angels on Horseback
Paperback: 48 pages; Publisher: J Salmon Ltd; 1st edition (Dec 1996);
ISBN-10: 1898435057; ISBN-13: 978-1898435051
Maitre Qliquart - Kentish recipes - Medieval gastronomy
Kent Downs - Local Produce
The Kent Downs AONB is a farmed landscape and its local communities take pride in the area's high quality
produce, available in local shops, pubs, restaurants and accommodation. Discover the real flavour of the fruit,
beer, cider and juices, lamb, pork, fresh vegetables and salads, cheeses and preserves. ..
Kentish Cobnut Association - see recipes
A Kentish cobnut is a type of hazelnut, just as a Bramley is a type of apple.
Vineyards in the Heart of Kent
The Heart of Kent is home to several small Kent vineyards and wineries producing award-winning white, red
and sparkling wines, which visitors can try for themselves at free wine tastings [ Chapel Down Winery at Lamberhurst and Biddenden Vineyard ].
Kent Country Recipes - by A. Gomar (Author)
Hardcover: 80 pages; Publisher: Michael Brewer Publishing (May 1996); Language English; ISBN-10: 1874661103; ISBN-13: 978-1874661108
History of Kent
History of Kent
Contents : Prehistoric Kent, Iron Age Kent, Roman Kent, Early Medieval Kent [ Lathes ], Medieval Kent, Early Modern Kent, Kent and London, Modern Kent.
Camelot Village Britain's Heritage and History - see Camelot Int'l Kent
Kent Battle of Britain Museum, Former RAF station Hawkinge, nr Folkstone
RAF Manston History Museum [ Ramsgate ]
The history of the airfield from 1916 and it's use by the RAF and civil airlines.
Music, Art & Culture, Events in Kent
Canterbury Cathedral - Mother Church of the Anglican Communion
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Cathedral is both a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site.
Theatre Royal Margate
The Theatre Royal Margate is a professional theatre that receives and produces 3 seasons of professional
work each year, featuring drama, comedy, music, dance, exhibitions and talks. Second oldest theatre still operating in the country, opened in 1787.
Christmas Market Canterbury
Traditional Christmas Market which will take place right in the middle of Canterbury - on Whitefriars Square
The Christmas Market will be located in the centre of Canterbury on Whitefriars Square as well as Clocktower Square. Open daily from 24. November until 23. December 2007. Additional information District of canterbury and Whitefriars Shopping Centre. Hotel? See Hotels in Canterbury.
Christmas Market Rochester - December
Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays (10.30 a.m. to late) 25 November to 17 December
War Memorial, Rochester High Street, Kent. See Events City of Rochester
Folkestone Harbour Festival
Hythe Venetian Fete - family-fun even
Colourful procession of decorated [ illuminated ] floats on the Royal Military Canal and fireworks at dusk [ August ].
Kent Folk
Leeds Castle - Christmas at the Castle - 1 Dec - 1 Jan
A special mediaeval frost fair featuring Father Christmas, skating and seasonal delights awaits visitors to the
winter wonderland of Leeds Castle. With the castle decorated in classic country house style, lights twinkling
in the trees and all manner of good cheer, it's the perfect family day out throughout the festive season.
Special floodlit evening skating sessions and visits to Father Christmas can be pre-booked from October 2007.
Leeds Castle, set on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent, has been home to royalty, lords and ladies for over 1000 years.
Web Portal / Kent Search Engines / Directories
Kent Online - your gateway to Kent
Kent's Free Online Business Directory - Kent Find
Kent Search Engine
Heart of Kent - Five-kentish-towns
The market town of Ashford, Maidstone - the County Town of Kent, The historic spa town of Royal Tunbridge
Wells, Sevenoaks set amidst the hills and valleys of the North Downs, The medieval market town of Tonbridge
7oaks.info
Ashford.co.uk - The local online guide for residents, visitors and businesses alike.
Ashford - This is Ashford
All the information you need to know on Ashford, Kent right here. Whether you're living, working or visiting
Ashford you can find out what we have to offer
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