Things to Do in Kent

Considered by many as The Original Seaside, Margate has long been a go-to destination for tourists. But don’t be fooled, there’s far more to the town than just a beach. Effortlessly fusing age-old traditions with a hip new twist, there’s a host of offbeat attractions and independent stops to entice millions of people to visit.

For travellers arriving by ferry or cruise ship, the port of Dover, with its striking white cliffs, is often their very first glimpse of England. Dover, however, is much more than just a port, and to treat it as such is to miss out on the wealth of history, culture, and other places of interest the town has to offer.

When it comes to the seaside, Kent is hard to beat: and, as one of the jewels in the Kentish crown, the pretty little harbour town of Whitstable, with its oyster bars, seafood restaurants, and pastel coloured houses is a must-see for anyone looking for a blast of sea air, plus some much-needed R+R by the coast.

Just a hop, skip and a jump from the coast, Canterbury strikes an inimitable balance of thriving student city, historical haven, and quaint yet quirky charm. Whilst its eponymous cathedral affords it official status as a city (and UNESCO World Heritage Site, for that matter), it’s a far cry from your typical metropolis.

It’s said to be one of the UK’s sunniest towns, but the weather isn’t the only reason to visit Folkestone. The seaside town on the coast of Kent was the holiday location of choice for both Edward VII and Charles Dickens, and the elegant Victorian architecture, choice of beaches, and other seaside attractions make it easy to see why the town’s popularity has continued to the present day.

Just 80 miles from London sits the “jewel in Thanet’s crown” - otherwise known as the seaside town of Broadstairs, Kent.