Located in the South East of England, the charming county of Kent is a popular UK holiday destination throughout the year. A home county, it lies on the outskirts of London and offers great transport links into the bustling capital city. Kent also shares a nominal boarder with France, due to the Channel Tunnel, making it an ideal base from which to explore European cities as well as the South East of England.
Known by many as the ‘Garden of England’ Kent’s countryside is a sight to behold; with ancient woodlands, a maze of country lanes and hedgerows and a blanket of lavender fields, you’re bound to be captivated by its beauty. Explore the Kent Downs; designated ‘An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ it covers over a third of the county and borders London and Surrey, featuring a mass of fields brimming with wild flowers, hop fields and pretty Oast houses.
Within this stunning county there are more woodlands than in any other part of England; boasting an impressive array of wildlife it offers a glimpse into what the countryside looked like following the last Ice Age. Explore the magical wildwood of Hearne Bay or the imposing conifers of Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. May is the perfect time to visit Kent, as the spectacular May bluebells are in bloom.
Kent’s natural coastline is the perfect place to explore and a great destination for families. Popular resorts like Margate and Ramsgate offer all the attractions you’d expect from traditional seaside towns; with sandy beaches, funfairs, rock pools and Punch and Judy shoes, there’s plenty to keep all entertained. Another famed local sight are the imposing and unmistakable white cliffs of Dover.
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