Things to do by town
Pick a town to see what is in and around it, closest first.
Tunbridge Wells
Royal Tunbridge Wells pairs a Georgian spa town centre with some of the best country days out in the High Weald. The Pantiles, Calverley Grounds and Dunorlan Park are walkable from the station, while Bewl Water, Groombridge, Scotney and Bedgebury are all a short drive away.
18 places · 10 upcoming events →
Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks is the gateway to some of Kent's grandest houses and parkland. Knole's deer park starts at the edge of town, and Chartwell, Ightham Mote, Emmetts Garden and Penshurst are all within easy reach for a half day or full day out.
31 places · 13 upcoming events →
Tonbridge
Tonbridge has a riverside castle in the middle of town and the Medway running through it. It is a practical base for Penshurst, Tunbridge Wells and the orchards and hop gardens around Paddock Wood.
21 places · 8 upcoming events →
Maidstone
Maidstone is Kent's county town, with Mote Park on its doorstep and Leeds Castle a few miles east. Kent Life, the Medway riverside and the North Downs make it easy to fill a weekend with family days out and walks.
27 places · 9 upcoming events →
Canterbury
Canterbury is a compact medieval city built around its cathedral, with museums, river punting and independent shops inside the old walls. Wildwood, Howletts and the coast at Whitstable are all close by.
32 places · 5 upcoming events →
Margate
Margate combines a sandy main beach with Turner Contemporary, Dreamland and a lively old town. The wider Isle of Thanet adds Broadstairs and Ramsgate for a full seaside weekend.
36 places · 2 upcoming events →
Whitstable
Whitstable is known for its working harbour, oysters and shingle beaches lined with beach huts. It pairs well with a day in Canterbury, which is only a short drive or bus ride inland.
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Rochester
Rochester has a Norman castle and cathedral side by side, a high street with strong Dickens connections and the Historic Dockyard Chatham just along the river.
34 places · 10 upcoming events →
Ashford
Ashford sits at the centre of Kent with fast rail links and easy access to the Weald, the Romney Marsh and the coast at Folkestone and Hythe.
7 places · 3 upcoming events →
Folkestone
Folkestone's harbour arm, creative quarter and clifftop walks make it one of the most rewarding stretches of the Kent coast, with Hythe and the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway nearby.
20 places · 1 upcoming events →
Cranbrook
Cranbrook is a Wealden town surrounded by gardens and woodland, including Sissinghurst and Bedgebury, with Bewl Water and Scotney to the west.
10 places · 4 upcoming events →