"Kent - Home of the Hops and much more" Top 5 Page for this destination Kent by nhcram

Kent Travel Guide: 1,932 reviews and 3,569 photos

Spring in kent

They call it the garden of England and it is certainly worthy of the title.
Kent has some of the most lovely coastline in England. There are beautiful gardens, castles, gardens and cathedrals. All in all there is something for everybody.
My husband and I have recently become members of the National Trust and intend to use every opportunity to explore the county we live in.

Castles, Manor houses, Churches and more

St Peter's church Ightham.

This is just one of the beautiful churches we have found on our travels recently. Each church tell it's own story and St Peter's church Ightham is no exception.

A Victorian postbox on a seaside house

Pros and Cons

Pros:A mix of old and new
Cons:Towns need tidying up!
In a nutshell:Plenty to see and do

Last visit to Kent: Jul 2006
Intro Updated Jul 6, 2008
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Listening to the audio guide. HONEST - Kent

Deal Castle Things to Do (10)

Another one of Henry the Eight’s finest! Built in a hurry for fear of invasion this castle has certainly stood the test... more travel advice

Fit for a King - Leeds Castle Things to Do (10)

This magnificent castle is listed in the Domesday book and has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence for 6 English... more travel advice

Hever castle with examples of Topiary - Kent

Mind your head at HEVER CASTLE Things to Do (10)

The former home of Anne Boleyn (Henry V111's second wife) has it’s own lake and a couple of small islands. Hever castle... more travel advice

Albino Peacocks Off The Beaten Path (7)

This peacock was seen at Leeds castle in Kent recently. Never knew peacocks could be white!! more travel advice

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Transportation (1)
Dartford Thurrock Crossing
Hotels (1)
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Comments (15)

Jim_Eliason Jan 2, 2011 at 6:00 AM Report Abuse

Nice tips
BruceDunning Nov 26, 2010 at 3:08 PM Report Abuse

The gardens look very appealing, as well as the castles you featured. YOu did a nice job of describing the sites and the pictures are well done.
balhannah Aug 3, 2009 at 1:31 AM Report Abuse

As I am a keen gardener and love Castles, I think I must visit Kent one day, it looks and sounds just beautiful!
Elena77 Dec 8, 2008 at 1:48 PM Report Abuse

Great tips, thanks for sharing! And so many castles to explore... I think I have to put Kent on my "wish list" of places to visit! :) Cheers, Elena
diosh Mar 18, 2008 at 5:28 AM Report Abuse

Lovely, lovely Broadstairs- one of my all time favourites:-) D. We popped down for the day last week.Was gorgeous:-) Had chips on the jetty!
MikeStarr5 Dec 2, 2007 at 6:10 AM Report Abuse

Excellent 5 star tips and pics to match - Nice to read about somewhere so close to home - Who would have thought to do a tip about the Dartford Crossing - Great idea ! Mike and Shelley in sunny "Barking Town".
marcbrazil Oct 27, 2007 at 9:33 AM Report Abuse

If Kent is the garden, the whole England should be the amazon forest of England!!! WONDERFUL TIPS!
zuriga Aug 31, 2006 at 8:00 AM Report Abuse

We belong to the National Trust, too... went to Ightham Mote last Sunday and it was beautiful!
tissie Jul 9, 2006 at 12:49 PM Report Abuse

I love Tenterden, we had a great journey there on the steam train. Great pages. Tissie
HORSCHECK Jun 11, 2006 at 12:28 AM Report Abuse

Natalie, great page with brilliant photos of this lovely region. Hey, I already supported EU jet. I once booked a Germanwings flight which was operated by EU Jet ...Keep up the good work ... :o)