We have compiled a list of Historic Heritage Sites in Kent to visit during your stay. We hope the information about the history sites in Kent helps you with your holiday planning.
1. Deal Castle - Deal, CT14 7BA
Built by King Henry VIII in the 16th century as one of many castles along the coast to withstand foreign invasion which never materialized but saw heavy fighting during the second civil war in the mid 17th century. A English Heritage Site.
2. Dover Castle - Dover, CT16 1HU
An imposing medieval castle overlooking the famous white cliffs of Dover with over 900 years of history to explore as well as secret wartime tunnels. A English Heritage Site.
3. Lullingstone Roman Villa - Eynsford, DA4 0JA
The remains of a Roman Villa and an insight into how a Roman Emperor would have lived. A English Heritage Site.
4. Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre - Richborough, Kent, CT13 9JW
An important historical site as this was where the Romans first invaded Britain. A English Heritage Site.
5. Rochester Castle - Rochester, ME1 1SW
One of the finest Norman Castles in England guarding the River Medway crossing. A English Heritage Site.
6. St Augustine's Abbey - Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1PF
Originally a burial site for Anglo-Saxon Kings the Abbey marks the start of christianity in this part of England by St Augustine in the 6th century. A English Heritage Site.
7. Scotney Castle - Lamberhurst, TN3 8JN
A ruined 14th century castle, Victorian house and splendid romantic gardens with acres of parkland. National Trust.
8. Ightham Mote - Sevenoaks, TN15 0NT
A magnificent 14th century manor house with lovely gardens set in a secluded valley. National Trust.
9. Knole - Sevenoaks, TN15 0RP
A fantastic English stately home whose 17th century appearance is incredibly well preserved. Large walled garden and Deer park. National Trust.
10. Chartwell - Westerham, TN16 1PS
Family home and gardens of Sir Winston Churchill. National Trust.
11. The Historic Dockyard - Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TZ
A naval heritage site where many of England's finest ships were built.
12. Canterbury Cathedral - Canterbury, CT1 2EH
Dating back to 597AD at the birth of Christianity in England and pilgrims have been travelling here ever since as it is still a place of prayer.
