Attractions

Take a guided tour through part of the UK's largest network of civilian wartime tunnels. After a short film it's on with the hard hats as your guide leads you through the history of the fantastic 1,200 yard Victorian Railway tunnel before branching off into the purpose built 1939 Air…

Discover the beauty of this historic family home and gardens, once the property of Henry VIII. Penshurst features include - a unique medieval Baron's Hall, staterooms and walled Tudor gardens displaying colour and variety throughout the season. Large wooden Adventure Playground, Toy Museum, Woodland Trail, Garden Restaurant, Porcupine Pantry, Gift Shop…

Stroll below the famous white cliffs at Samphire Hoe. England's newest piece of land, made from chalk marl, excavated from the Channel Tunnel. It has quickly become one of the world's rarest habitats - chalk grassland and a haven for wildlife. Look up and you may see kestrels hawking above.…

The perfect year-round place for healthy outdoor activity. The National Pinetum is home to a world leading collection of conifers and provides a beautiful setting for peaceful walks and picnics, and the Bedgebury café has wonderful views across the Pinetum. Bedgebury Forest has miles of family cycling and mountain-biking, walking…

Explore eight acres of magnificent gardens, enjoy sea views, and explore the Lord Warden's Historic Home. Originally built by Henry VIII as a coastal defence castle, Walmer Castle later became the elegant residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. See the rooms where the Duke of Wellington the last…

Weaving a picturesque route through unrivaled Wealden countryside, the Kent & East Sussex Railway traverses the Rother Valley to the terminus close to the picturesque Bodiam Castle. The railway retains much of its historic branch line charm and visitors can enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and service of a bygone era.…

The Huguenot Museum tells the story of Britain's first refugees: the skills they brought, their descendants, and relevance to the story of refugees today. The galleries cover the persecution of the Huguenots in France, their arrival in England, the skills and trades they brought with them and the organisations they created.…

A fine example of a 13th Century medieval building, built by the Knights Templar. The hall was designed to provide lodgings for dignitaries travelling between Dover and London. Inside features traces of wall paintings, while outside, the garden provides a fitting peaceful setting for the property.

Folkestone Museum in Kent takes you on a journey through the history of Folkestone, from its origins as a humble coastal community, through to its heyday as a fashionable seaside resort and beyond. Located in the newly restored Town Hall, the Museum explores the history of the Town.