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Kent

The county of Kent in south east England is home to 2 of the the UKโ€™s oldest cathedrals, including Canterbury Cathedral, England’s oldest. The cathedral has been the seat of the archbishops of Canterbury since the 6th century. Canterbury Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was founded in 597 but was completely rebuilt between 1070 and 1077.ย 

Southwest of Canterbury is the medieval village of Chilham. Thomas Becket is said to have been buried in the church yard here. Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is said to have been murdered by 4 knights after he fell out with King Henry II. After his death he was canonised by Pope Alexander III and his remains were then moved to Canterbury Cathedral.ย 

The second oldest cathedral in England is Rochester Cathedral in Kent which was founded and consecrated in 604 and is a grade 1 listed building.

The county of Kent, as you can imagine, is full of history and heritage. Deal Castle was built between 1539 and 1540 by Henry VIII. He built it to protect England against invasion from France and the Roman Empire.

The rich history of Kent has at times been synonymous with smuggling on the coast. The area was rife with illicit gangs such as Joss Snellingโ€™s, the Callis Court Gang, associated with the ‘Battle of Botany Bay’ in spring 1769.ย 

Not only does this county have a deep heritage, it has a vast amount of stunning coastal walks. The White Cliffs of Dover and Dover Castle beckon, as do stunning, inland countryside areas, such as Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve near Sandwich.

Kent offers plenty of tourist attractions, opportunities for walks and excellent places to stay.

Leeds Castle and moat

A Knight’s Stay at Leeds Castle in Kent

BySally Laker Updated15 August 2024

Anyone that knows me, knows that I love castles. I love learning about the history of the castles and being…

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Haunted Village of Pluckley house and rose garden

A Walk Around The Haunted Village Of Pluckley In Kent

BySally Laker Updated16 July 2023

Having been told by a friend of mine, Paula, that she was going to a village in Kent that was…

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bus cafe in Margate

Breakfast At The Bus Cafe In Margate

BySally Laker Updated19 March 2023

I love nothing more than a cooked breakfast and I’m always looking for new and different variations on the “Full…

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apples at the orchard tour in Kent

An Orchard Tour at Brogdale Farm in Faversham

BySally Laker Updated12 June 2024

We’d been to Brogdale Farm, Kent, for some of their summer events and had a train ride around the Orchard…

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pond and house at Mount Ephraim

The Stunning Gardens of Mount Ephraim in Hernhill

BySally Laker Updated3 November 2022

We hadn’t been to Mount Ephraim in Kent for a few years and I was reminded just how beautiful the…

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outside of Littlebourne barn

The 14th Century Littlebourne Barn Near Canterbury

BySally Laker Updated27 September 2022

We’d been to the Aisled Barn in Littlebourne, Canterbury, Kent, lots of times for summer and Christmas fayres and also…

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high tide afternoon tea in a boat

Whitstable Bay “High Tide” Afternoon Tea at The Marine Hotel in Tankerton

BySally Laker Updated13 November 2022

I’d seen the promotional photos for this afternoon tea and I absolutely loved the idea of having it all served…

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Quex House

Quex Park And Festability In Kent

BySally Laker Updated16 August 2022

Quex Park is a country estate in Birchington which is near Margate in Kent. It’s 250 acres of parkland and…

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the siren folkestone

Walking The Warren In Folkestone

BySally Laker Updated30 January 2022

We needed a really good walk and found this hidden gem in one of our Kent walking books. The Warren…

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Boats sunset whitstable

The Unique, Picturesque, Fishing Town of Whitstable

BySally Laker Updated1 September 2024

Whitstable is a small, unique, delightfully quirky, seaside, fishing town in east Kent. It is packed full of lovely independent…

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Clock tower

A Scenic Coastal Walk From Hampton To Herne Bay

BySally Laker Updated31 May 2022

I love this walk from Hampton. Hampton is one of my favourite coastal walks. It has a wide promenade and…

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walmer castle and gardens

Exploring Walmer Castle And Gardens

BySally Laker Updated5 July 2021

I do love castles and this is one of my favourites in Kent. There’s nothing better on a sunny day…

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