What to do in Kent

Activities, attractions and tours

Leeds Castle featuring interior views, heritage elements and heritage architecture
Canterbury Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a city
Dover showing a sunset, landscape views and rugged coastline
Eynsford featuring a small town or village, a house and tranquil scenes
Kent


Top places to visit

1. Bluewater Shopping Centre

Bluewater Shopping Centre is one of the largest malls in Europe, with countless stores, restaurants and cafés for visitors to enjoy. The mall hosts events year-round as well as entertainment for children, including an adventure park and 4-D theater. Unwind with spa treatments and a stroll through the mall’s scenic grounds.
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Bluewater Shopping Centre which includes fashion, shopping and interior views

2. White Cliffs of Dover

The dramatic and distinctive White Cliffs of Dover are a symbol of national pride for the English. Wander atop the immense white chalk cliffs to experience this historic and beautiful area at your own pace.
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Dover featuring rugged coastline, landscape views and tranquil scenes

3. Leeds Castle

Leeds Castle is one of Kent’s most famous historic gems. It is surrounded on all sides by a picturesque lake, wildlife and scenic nature. With its museums, mazes, gardens and playgrounds, the site offers entertainment to suit visitors of almost any age.
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Leeds Castle featuring château or palace and heritage architecture

4. Dover Castle

Dover Castle sits grandly on top of the White Cliffs of Dover and has been Great Britain’s front line against invasion for more than 20 centuries. Medieval chambers, complex military defenses and secret wartime tunnels await explorers of the largest castle in England. Founded in the 12th century, the “Key to England” has had a long and dramatic history. Its informative tours bring the past into the present day.
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Dover Castle which includes château or palace, heritage architecture and general coastal views

5. Canterbury Cathedral

Pay a visit to the Canterbury Cathedral to get in touch with British history at one of the country’s most important religious sites. Delight in its Gothic style and its ancient artifacts, or make a pilgrimage to pray at its welcoming daily services.
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Canterbury Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a city

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