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Often referred to as the ‘Garden of England’, the countryside of Kent is home to some of the greatest gardens to be found anywhere in the country. If you're looking for exciting attractions, things to do and days out, Kent is a fabulous place for couples and offers a mixture of world-class attractions, exciting destinations and luxurious hotels. Furthermore, the county is home to one of the only two UNESCO World Heritage sites to be found in South East England – Canterbury Cathedral.

Here is a selection of attractions and things to do, perfect for days out in Kent:

Rochester

Image of Rochester Castle and Cathedral with Paddle steamer on the River Medway in Kent

The cathedral city of Rochester was a place cherished by the Victorian novelist, Charles Dickens, who lived in the area at various times in his life. Today many of the buildings that featured in his works can still be seen throughout the city.

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Dover Castle

Image of Dover Castle, Kent, with blue sea in the background.

Often described as the "Key to England", Dover Castle sits imposingly above the Port of Dover and offers some fantastic views out to sea and along the Kent coastline - on a clear day, you can even see the coast of France.

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Canterbury

Image of Westgate in Canterbury, Kent, with couple punting on the river and colourful flower beds on the banks.

There’s history at every turn in Canterbury with St Martin’s Church, the oldest church in continuous use in England, the ruins of the Norman Canterbury Castle and the all-imposing Canterbury Cathedral just waiting to be explored.

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Maidstone

Set in the Heart of the Kentish Countryside along the banks of the River Medway and bordering the chalk hills of the North Downs. Maidstone has a wonderful history of medieval monks, of mad priests and witches.  Superb if you want to explore the area, take a riverboat cruise, discover castles and gardens or enjoy a cosmopolitan urban lifestyle.

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Canterbury Tales

Image of a knight in armour outside a historic door, recreating 'A Knight's Tale'

Ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era? Step into medieval Canterbury with Canterbury Tales, and accompany Geoffrey Chaucer’s colourful characters on their magical pilgrimage from London to Canterbury Cathedral. Along the way, their stories of love, romance, jealousy and trickery are vividly re-created with all the fun and excitement of Chaucer’s famous tales.

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The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Image of a model ship at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, in Kent

The Historic Dockyard Chatham, in Kent, is a fascinating maritime destination with stunning Georgian and Victorian architecture and exciting maritime galleries and attractions. Here visitors can make rope in the Victorian Ropery; be gripped by stories of life aboard the three historic warships and be absorbed by the sights, sounds and smells of the dockyard of 1758 recreated in the Wooden Walls Gallery.

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