Heritage Open Day: English Heritage Open Day Sunday 8th September 11am - 3pm to showcase the history and heritage of Ellington Park, Ramsgate, Kent... more >

Ellington Park, Park Road, Ramsgate CT11 9TL

Sun 8 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Kent

What is the history of Faversham Stone Chapel & Why is it so important?

Heritage Open Day: Faversham and Ospringe are rich in Roman history and here is a chance to find out more... more >

Four Oaks Road, Ospringe, Ospringe ME13 0TB

Sun 8 Sep 24

Nash Mausoleum

Heritage Open Day: Rectangular stone mausoleum topped by a dome and obelisk. The strange design of this mausoleum with its dome surmounted by a..... more >

Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, High Street, Farningham, Dartford DA4 0DG

Sun 8 Sep 24

Dickens Town Trail - A walk around Broadstairs

Heritage Open Day: A short guided tour of Dickensian Broadstairs Join a fantastic local Dickens House Museum volunteer for a short walk around... more >

Dickens House, 4 Victoria Parade, Broadstairs CT10 1QS

Sun 8 Sep 24

The story of Sandown Castle

Heritage Open Day: A guided tour of the Sandown Castle Community Garden, once a castle - does anything remain under the sea wall and gardens?... more >

Sandown Castle Community Garden, Sandown Road, Deal CT14 6NY

Sun 8 Sep 24

Royal Marines Heritage Walk

Heritage Open Day: A guided walk marking the long association of the Royal Marines with the area and the establishment of a heritage trail devoted to... more >

Captain’s Garden, Deal Castle, Victoria Road, Deal CT14 7BA

Sun 8 Sep 24

Captain's Garden, Deal Castle

Heritage Open Day: Historically this was an ornamental and a kitchen garden for the Captain of Deal Castle, a very prestigious post in its time... more >

Opposite Deal Castle, Victoria Road, Deal CT14 7BA

Sun 8 Sep 24

Chitty's Mill

Heritage Open Day: The remains of Chitty's Steam Mill are to be seen in this private garden. The house is built on the old mill walls and..... more >

2 Lower Mill Lane, Deal CT14 9AG

Sat 7 Sep 24

Deal Museum

Heritage Open Day: The Deal museum portrays the changing history of Deal, Walmer and the surrounding area, and is packed to the rafters with... more >

Deal Maritime & Local History Museum, 22 St. Georges Road, Deal CT14 6BA

Sat 7 Sep 24

The History of Deal's Piers

Heritage Open Day: A leisurely walking tour with commentary and photos to learn of the history of Dealâ€™s three piers and its earlier jetties, along... more >

Royal Hotel Car Park, Beach Street, Deal CT14 6JD

Sat 7 Sep 24

Wanstone Rediscovered

Heritage Open Day: Wanstone Battery is a time capsule from the darkest days of the Second World War. Now the subject of an exciting community..... more >

Wanstone Battery, Reach Road, St. Margarets-at-Cliffe, Dover CT15 6HY

Sat 7 Sep 24

Maison Dieu - Meet the Conservators

Heritage Open Day: Maison Dieu - Meet the Conservator at Maison Dieu House Meet some of the Maison Dieu's talented team of wall paintings,... more >

Maison Dieu House, Biggin Street, Dover CT16 1DW

Sat 7 Sep 24

Deal Cemetery Chapel

Heritage Open Day: A refurbished chapel building, originally built as two chapels in 1856. Deal's public cemetery is notable for Commonwealth..... more >

Hamilton Road, Deal CT14 9BH

Sat 7 Sep 24

History of North Deal

Heritage Open Day: This year the Addelam History Research Group present research on North Deal. This has been one area of industry from earliest..... more >

Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal CT14 6BB

Sat 7 Sep 24

The chapel of Maynard and Cotton's Hospital (almshouse)

Heritage Open Day: A visit to the charming chapel of Maynard and Cottonâ€™s Hospital, which is an ancient foundation... more >

Maynard and Cotton’s Hospital (almshouse), Hospital Lane, Canterbury CT1 2PE

Sat 7 Sep 24

Dickens House Museum

Heritage Open Day: Dickens House Museum celebrates Charles Dickens' long connection with Broadstairs (1837-1851)... more >

2 Victoria Parade, Broadstairs CT10 1QS

Sat 7 Sep 24

Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens

Heritage Open Day: Join us on Saturday 7th September for free entry to The Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens!... more >

Quex Park, Birchington CT7 0BH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Hospital of Sir John Hawkins, Knight in Chatham

Heritage Open Day: Built on the site of Kettle Hard, a part of Bishop Gundulph's Hospital of St Batholomew, the almshouses today are a square of... more >

Sir John Hawkins Hospital, High Street, Chatham ME4 4EW

Sat 7 Sep 24

Littlebourneâ€™s 14th Century Barn and Art Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Littlebourneâ€™s Grade 1 listed barn is one of the finest, oldest and best preserved aisled barns in the UK... more >

The Barn, Church Road, Littlebourne, Canterbury CT3 1UA

Sat 7 Sep 24

Littlebourne Barn Open Art Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Entry into the 14th-century barn to see an open art exhibition of various artwork by local artists... more >

Littlebourne Barn, Church Road, Littlebourne, Canterbury CT3 1TU

Sat 7 Sep 24

Global Connections in Tunbridge Wells Cemetery

Heritage Open Day: Our theme this year is about global connections within our cemetery. Join us for a free Exhibition in Cemeteryâ€™s Chapel..... more >

Cemetery Lodge, Benhall Mill Road, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5JH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Hoo St Werburgh church history open day

Heritage Open Day: 11th century church with displays of it's historic features and archive materials... more >

Church Street, Hoo, Rochester ME3 9AL

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Foord Almshouses

Heritage Open Day: Join us on a guided tour or visit our exhibition during Heritage Open Days to discover the fascinating stories of the Foord... more >

The Office, Foord Almshouses, Priestfields, Rochester ME1 3AF

Sat 7 Sep 24

Wynn Ellis Mausoleum

Heritage Open Day: Stone mausoleum in the form of a squat stepped pyramid. This massive stone mausoleum takes the form of a squat stepped pyramid on..... more >

Church Street, Whitstable CT5 1PG

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Twitch Inn Heritage Centre

Heritage Open Day: Uncover RAF memorabilia, various uniforms on display Graffiti in smoke on ceilings & cartoon on walls by David Langdon at the... more >

Douces Manor, St. Leonards Street, West Malling ME19 6UB

Sat 7 Sep 24

Walmer Court Medieval Manor House

Heritage Open Day: Discover the substantial and well maintained remains of this 12th century medieval moated manor house, which is not normally open... more >

Medieval Manor House, Church Street, Walmer CT14 7RP

Sat 7 Sep 24

Focus on... Will Adams

Heritage Open Day: Medway Archives Centre is holding a free drop-in about Will Adams. The famous 16th century explorer was born in Gillingham and is..... more >

Medway Archives Centre, 32 Bryant Road, Strood, Rochester ME2 3EP

Sat 7 Sep 24

Leave to Land: The Kitchener Camp Rescue, 1939

Heritage Open Day: In 1939 the Kitchener Camp was set up in a derelict army base in Sandwich, saving 4,000 men from the Holocaust... more >

ARK, Albion Road, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2HP

Sat 7 Sep 24

Drapers Windmill

Heritage Open Day: Thanet's last working windmill grinding local grain. Drapers Windmill was built in 1845 by Holmans of Canterbury... more >

Drapers Windmill, St. Peters Footpath, Margate CT9 2SP

Sat 7 Sep 24

Inside Maidstone Carriage Museum

Heritage Open Day: Take a look inside Maidstone Carriage Museum and discover some surprising stories and fascinating facts about this wonderful... more >

Maidstone Carriage Museum, Mill Street, Maidstone ME15 6XT

Sat 7 Sep 24

Visit our medieval Bridge Chapel and Victorian Bridge Chamber

Heritage Open Day: A chance to see inside two of Rochester Bridge Trustâ€™s historic buildings which are situated on the Esplanade overlooking the... more >

The Bridge Chamber, 5 The Esplanade, Rochester ME1 1QE

Sat 7 Sep 24

Holy Trinity Church Ramsgate

Heritage Open Day: Holy Trinity Church Ramsgate will host a local history exhibition, take a look around this beautiful Victorian church and browse... more >

Bellevue Road, Ramsgate CT11 8ET

Sat 7 Sep 24

A Day in Paradise

Heritage Open Day: Within the Ramsgate Historic Quarter is the town's oldest street Paradise which was home to retired sea captains in the... more >

3, 7, 9 Paradise, Ramsgate CT11 9TX

Sat 7 Sep 24

Fordwich Town Hall

Heritage Open Day: A medieval town hall in the beautiful and ancient port on the River Great Stour, two miles downstream from the City of Canterbury... more >

Fordwich Town Hall, Kings Street, Fordwich, Canterbury CT2 0DB

Fri 6 Sep 24

St Dunstan's Church, Canterbury

Heritage Open Day: A beautiful, mainly Medieval church on the Pilgrim Route into Canterbury. The head of St Thomas More lies within a vault in the..... more >

St Dunstan’s Church, London Road, Canterbury CT2 8LS

Fri 6 Sep 24

St John's Commandery Open House

Heritage Open Day: The flint-walled 13th century chapel and hall of a 'Commandery' of Knights Hospitallers, later converted into a... more >

St. Johns Commandery Chapel, Swingfield, Kent CT15 7HG

Fri 6 Sep 24

St Mary the Virgin Church, Fordwich, Canterbury

Heritage Open Day: Church and churchyard trail. It's not often you can be in touch with 1400 years of history - stories of the coming of..... more >

Church View, King Street, Fordwich, Canterbury CT2 0DD

Fri 6 Sep 24

Fleetwood Mac Tribute - Our Own Way

See the fantastic tribute to Fleetwood Mac - Our Own Way at Dartford Social Club more >

Dartford Social Club 59 Lowfield St DA1 1HP

Fri 6 Sep 24

Allington Community Market

It's our Macmillan coffee afternoon! Wonderful pop up tea room from The Fat Carrot and lovely stalls to browse... more >

St Nicholas Church Hall, Poplar Grove, Allington, Maidstone ME16 0DE

Fri 6 Sep 24

Palace Cinema Broadstairs

Heritage Open Day: Explore the unique story of the Palace and discover our local film heritage via the stories of the showpeople who brought the... more >

Harbour Street, Broadstairs CT10 1ET

Fri 6 Sep 24

Broadstairs History Walks

Heritage Open Day: History walk of Broadstairs Hour long gentle strolls, are led by local guides who love their town... more >

Albion Street, Broadstairs CT10 1AN

Fri 6 Sep 24

Heritage Transport Trail

Heritage Open Day: A short trail around Maidstone town centre Come and explore the Maidstone Heritage Transport Trail and discover how different... more >

Town Hall, Middle Row, Maidstone ME14 1TF

Fri 6 Sep 24

Sandwich Medieval Centre

Heritage Open Day: Medieval merchants and trade routes of Sandwich. Visit the Sandwich medieval centre and learn about the merchants of the town,..... more >

The Quay, Sandwich CT13 9EN

Fri 6 Sep 24

Routes, Networks and Connections - Ramsgate Tunnels Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Ramsgate Tunnels will be hosting a free exhibition, 'Routes, Networks and Connections' during the festival within our... more >

Marina Esplanade, Ramsgate CT11 8FH

Fri 6 Sep 24

Screen @ The Avenue 'Where the Crawdads Sing' (15)

A woman who raised herself in the marshes of the Deep South becomes a suspect in the murder of a man with whom she was once involved... more >

Avenue Theatre Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne ME10 4DN

Fri 6 Sep 24

Peter Cushing - Gentleman of Horror

Heritage Open Day: Peter and Helen Cushing purchased a cottage by the sea in 1959. They called Whitstable The Village and recuperated here from..... more >

Oxford Street, Whitstable Museum, Whitstable CT5 1DB

Fri 6 Sep 24

The WonderWorks

Heritage Open Day: Discover Kentâ€™s newest family attraction, The WonderWorks, an immersive experience inspired by the UKâ€™s best known hobby... more >

Unit H1-H2, Enterprise Road, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate CT9 4JX

Fri 6 Sep 24

All Saints Church, Maidstone

Heritage Open Day: Come and discover the fascinating history of this beautiful church in a stunning riverside setting... more >

Mill Street, Maidstone ME15 6YE

Fri 6 Sep 24

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Things to do around Kent

Here are some delightful day out options in Kent, a county in the south-east of England:

1. Marvel at the White Cliffs of Dover:
- The smooth rise of Kent’s iconic coastline looks like a professionally painted canvas of white. While nothing beats seeing it from the water, walking along the edge shows the stunning contrast of white cliff against emerald sea. They’re one of the most iconic landmarks in England. There are plenty of activities to keep you active too, like learning about scientific discoveries at the Victorian lighthouse or exploring the WWII tunnels within that rock façade. Exmoor ponies (who help control grass growth) may randomly pop up to surprise you. Last but not least, make sure to check out Dover Castle and the nearby memorial that marks the first cross-channel aircraft landing.

2. Delve into Dover Castle:
- As part of the Kent day out alongside the knightly cliffs, Dover Castle is one of the most impressive things to do in town. Built to protect the narrow sea crossing with mainland Europe, the fortressed structure sits atop the grounds of what used to be a Roman lighthouse and the adjacent Church of St. Mary. Within the thick walls of the Great Tower are interactive exhibits that educate on medieval times; my favorite part, however, are the secret wartime tunnels. I joined a 50-minute tour that brought us into the narrow, chalk-hewn underground first discovered during the Napoleonic Wars. Through video projections within the passageway itself, we were told the story of the Dunkirk evacuations in 1940 (if you’ve seen the Christopher Nolan movie, you know what a difficult operation it was). Code-named Dynamo, this is the behind-the-scenes stage for that famous incident. Visiting Dover Castle on your day out in Kent is an enlightening and unusual activity I highly recommend – castles are after all one of the best reasons to visit England!

3. Be entertained at Margate Dreamland:
- Margate Dreamland is a vintage amusement park with a retro vibe. Enjoy classic rides, roller coasters, and carnival games. The scenic location by the sea adds to the charm. It's a fun day out for families and anyone seeking a nostalgic experience.

4. Explore Canterbury Cathedral:
- Canterbury Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest Christian structures in England. Marvel at its Gothic architecture, intricate stained glass windows, and historic tombs. Don't miss the chance to explore the beautiful cloisters and the serene gardens surrounding the cathedral.

5. Discover the Historic Dockyard Chatham:
- The Historic Dockyard Chatham offers a fascinating glimpse into Britain's naval history. Explore historic warships, including the HMS Victory and the HMS Ocelot submarine. Learn about shipbuilding, maritime heritage, and the lives of sailors. It's an immersive experience for all ages.

6. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Kent Downs:
- The Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Go hiking, cycling, or picnicking amidst rolling hills, woodlands, and picturesque villages. The views are breathtaking, especially from the North Downs Way trail.

Remember, Kent's diverse attractions promise an unforgettable day out – from natural wonders to historic sites!