We have compiled a list of Attractions in Kent to visit during your stay. We hope the information about the attractions in Kent helps you with your holiday planning.
1. The Historic Dockyard - Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TZ - Tel No: 01634 823800
A site devoted to maritime heritage with historic ships, buildings and museums celebrating the 400 year history of this famous dockyard where Nelsons flagship HMS Victory was built.
2. Howletts Wild Animal Park - Bekesbourne, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5EL - Tel No: 0844 842 4647
Howletts Wild Animal Park was primarily set up by John Aspinall to protect and breed endangered species and re-introduce them into the wild where possible. Today you will see a fantastic array of wild animals with African elephants, tigers, wolves, lemurs, black rhino's and gorillas amongst them. There are regular talks by the keepers and feeding times are fun to watch.
3. Port Lympne Wild Animal & Safari Park - Lympne, Nr Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD - Tel No: 0844 842 4647
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is set in 600 acres of grounds and along and as with its sister site at Howletts was set up by John Aspinall for the conservation of endangered species. Here you can take a safari ride around the site where you will see giraffes, black rhinos, wildebeest, antelopes and several other wildlife species roaming free.
Canterbury Cathedral is a truly magnificent cathedral with stunning architecture and a place of prayer since 597AD when the missionary St Augustine came from Rome to these shores. Pilgrims have flocked to Canterbury since the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in the cathedral in 1170AD.
5. The Canterbury Tales - Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2TG - Tel No: 01227 454888
Travel back in time and experience the sites, sounds and characters of medieval Canterbury and relive the tales of Geoffrey Chaucer one of England's finest poets.
6. Dover Castle and Secret Wartime Tunnels - Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU - Tel No: 01304 211067
Dover Castle has over 2000 years of history and a spectacular setting overlooking the white cliffs of Dover. The medieval splendour is all around to see and you can walk around the battlements or even take a land train. The secret wartime tunnels are fantastic for exploring and discovering their different uses through the ages.
7. Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway - New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL - Tel No: 01797 362 353
A magnificent ride in miniature from the cinque port of Hythe to the Dungeness headland with a total of seven stops and all the locomotives are one third size diesel or steam engines.
A home to royalty, lords and ladies for over 900 years todays immaculate castle is a mixture of changes through the centuries and the arts and antiquities on display are quite magnificent.
9. The Hop Farm Country Park - Beltring, nr Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PY - Tel No: 01622 872068
The Hop Farm is a great all weather facility with lots of fun activities and exhibitions for all the family it also hosts several events throughout the year.
10. Bewl Water - Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3 8JH - Tel No: 01892 890661
Bewl Water is a huge reservoir set in an area of outstanding natural beauty with fishing, sailing, boat trips, picturesque walks and cycle routes to suit all ages.
11. Eagle Heights Bird of Prey Centre - Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JB - Tel No: 01322 866466
An educational and fun place with one of the largest collections of birds of prey in the country as well as other animals such as snakes, cheetahs and meerkats.
12. Dickens World - Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4LL - Tel No: 01634 890421
Great family entertainment themed around one of our greatest writers Charles Dickens and the many characters in his literary works. Embark on the Great Expectations Boat Ride, visit the spine tingling Haunted House of 1859 or just sit back in awe at the 4D cinema.
13. Spa Valley Railway - Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5QY - Tel No: 01892 537715
A heritage railway in the heart of the glorious Weald countryside running mainly on steam trains from Tunbridge Wells to Groombridge stopping at High Rocks.
14. Wildwood - Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7LQ - Tel No: 0871 7820081
Set in 40 acres of ancient Kentish woodland is a fantastic opportunity to explore and see native animals to this part of the world such as wild boars, wolves, otters and beavers.
Beer has been brewed in Faversham for over 850 years and Shepherd Neame is the oldest brewery in the country. Today you can see how the beer is produced in a working brewery and sample some of the finest ales on offer.
17. Lullingstone Country Park - Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JF - Tel No: 01322 865995
Lullingstone Country Park is set in the Darent Valley with over 400 acres of wonderful countryside to explore with ancient trees and masses of wild flowers through the different seasons.
18. Rare Breeds Centre - Ashford, Kent, TN26 3RJ - Tel No: 01233 861493
An all weather attraction and fun for all the family set in 120 acres of beautiful kent countryside. With lots of farm animals, play areas, a woodland walk and much much more to discover.
19. Hever Castle & Gardens - Hever, Nr Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG - Tel No: 01732 865224
This historic castle was once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn and there are lots of art and furniture on display from the Tudor period as well as costumed figures of Henry VIII and his six wives. The beautiful gardens also boast a boating lake and a yew maze.
20. Powell Cotton Museum - Quex Park, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0BH - Tel No: 01843 842168
Quex House is home to the Powell-Cotton family and they have hosted a museum here since 1896 of natural history artifacts and specimens gathered from the many expeditions to Africa and Asia. There are 15 acres of beautiful gardens with a woodland walk, children's maze and Victorian walled garden.
