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The county of Kent in south east England is home to 2 of the the UK’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. 

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. 

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 Snelling’s, the Callis Court Gang, associated with the ‘Battle of Botany Bay’ in spring 1769. 

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.

A Walk Around The Haunted Village Of Pluckley In Kent

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 haunted, I had to find out more and go and see for myself. Pluckley is…

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Breakfast At The 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 English” breakfast.  I love walking along Margate seafront and I’ve walked past the bus cafe…

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An Orchard Tour at Brogdale Farm in Faversham

An Orchard Tour at Brogdale Farm in Faversham

BySally Laker Updated28 November 2022

We’d been to Brogdale Farm, Kent, for some of their summer events and had a train ride around the Orchard with the children when they were younger, but we’d never been on a guided Orchard…

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The Stunning Gardens of Mount Ephraim in Hernhill

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 gardens were by Julie Wassmer when she was researching her new book in the Whitstable…

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The 14th Century Littlebourne Barn Near Canterbury

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 art shows, but I’d never really looked around the empty barn to see how it…

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

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 in a wooden boat. I do love novelty things and all things nautical so this…

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Quex Park And Festability In Kent

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 gardens and 1500 acres of farmed land. It has Quex House and the Powell-Cotton museum,…

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Walking The Warren In 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 is in Folkestone, in east Kent and is just around the coast from the white…

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The Unique, Picturesque, Fishing Town of Whitstable

The Unique, Picturesque, Fishing Town of Whitstable

BySally Laker Updated6 January 2022

Whitstable is a small, unique, delightfully quirky, seaside, fishing town in east Kent. It is packed full of lovely independent shops and places to eat and drink, it’s a vibrant town with a huge sense…

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A Scenic Coastal Walk From Hampton To Herne Bay

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 the bay is just stunning, particularly at sunrise or sunset. It is also packed with…

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Exploring 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 than a trip out to explore Walmer Castle and their fabulous gardens. We packed up…

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A Walk Through The Medieval Town Of Sandwich

A Walk Through The Medieval Town Of Sandwich

ByJane Barlow Updated28 June 2021

The picturesque and bustling town of Sandwich boasts many treasures – from medieval houses and churches to riverside walks, boats trips and internationally renowned golf courses. There really are surprises and treasures around every corner,…

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