Introducing Greentraveller's Guide to Holidays in Kent

As part of our celebration of the most beautiful, natural spaces in the UK and Europe, we've published our Greentraveller Guide to Kent, which features all the best green (and gorgeous!) places to stay, great restaurants and farmers' markets where you'll find the freshest local produce, plus plenty of information on walking trails, cycle routes, horse riding and watersports, as well as a wide range of attractions for the whole family...

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Just one of the many beautiful vistas in Kent, the 'Garden of England'

Here's a taste of what you'll find in our Greentraveller Guide to Kent...

Where to Stay

The Grade-II listed Wallett's Court HotelWallett's Court Hotel (pictured right): An impressive, Grade-II listed manor surrounded by picturesque White Cliffs Country. One of the hotel's best kept secrets is the seeming inconspicuous cabin in the nearby woodland, where you'll find the Garden of England spa complete with pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub and sun terraces. The hotel restaurant is also widely regarded as one of best places in Kent to pick up fresh, local produce.
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Alkham Court: This luxury 5* farmhouse is surrounded by one of Kent's plentiful Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, deep in the Alkham Valley between Folkestone and Dover. Each of the three en-suite rooms offers the very best in rustic indulgence, while the communal 'Oak Room' dining and living space offers stunning views out over the landscape. Many walking and cycling routes are only a short walk away.
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The Goods Shed farmers' market provides lots of lovely fresh produceWhere to Eat

Chapman's Restaurant: One of the best places in Kent to get your hands on fresh seafood, Chapman's sources all produce straight from the boats so the fish don't even have the chance to make it to market. Highlights include the tasty bouillabaisse and the impressive sounding Fruits de mer starter platter, plus the restaurant has a strict policy to buy largely from boats that are part of the 'responsible fishing scheme'.
>> Fresh fish in Kent

Kent's Farmers' Markets (pictured above): The county boasts over 20 farmers' markets, where you'll be able to find everything from fresh fruit and veg to venison and Romney Lamb that has been raised and prepared by local hands. To see just what Kent's chefs can do with local produce, why not visit the Goods Shed in Canterbury, solely using produce sourced from Kent's only dairy farmers' market, which also happens to be only a few feet away. >> Local produce in Kent

Delve into Kent's rich history with a visit to the famous Cathedral in Canterbury.

Where to Visit

Canterbury Cathedral (pictured above): With a collection of 12th and 13th Century stained glass that is said to be the finest in the country, Canterbury Cathedral, alongside St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church, makes up Canterbury's World Heritage Site. Visitors can take part in guided tours that explore the Cathedral itself, as well as giving an insight into the surrounding buildings and ruins, plus there are regular services and choir performances. >> Heritage Days Out in Kent

Bedgebury Forest can be exciting adventure for all the familyBedgebury Forest: As well as a fine collection of walking routes and waymarked horseriding trails, Bedgebury Forest also contains the National Pinetum, a 300-acre historic Arboreum offering the world finest conifer collection as well as a range of other rare and endangered plant species. Cyclists will be able to make the most of the new 10km family cycle track, plus 12km of single track mountain biking.
>> Family Days Out in Kent

What to Do

Walking in Kent: Kent offers up around 4,200 miles of footpaths, with over 140 detailed walks complete with information and guides. You'll be able to cut through protected coutrysides and nature reserves, as well as winding along some of the top coastal paths that the UK has to offer. There are also around 180 public gardens, where you'll be able to discover just how the 'Garden of England' got its name. >> Walking in Kent

Horse Riding in Kent: From the Shorne Woods in the west to beautiful St. Margaret's in the east, the county boasts around 665 miles of riding routes, plus 30 TROT routes,  many of which connect with existing byways and bridle paths. You'll also be able to find out about horse riding holidays, complete with training and accommodation, as well as horse friendly accommodations if you're going to be bringing your own horse. >> Horse Riding in Kent

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Explore golden sands and unique stone structures at Botany Bay Beach, Kent