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Things to do in Kent

Kent covers 7 towns with 304 things to do mapped in total, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and museums. The widest choice is around Dartford, Sittingbourne and Tonbridge.

The mix includes 257 free to visit, 49 indoor and 253 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Better-known places in Kent include Tonbridge Castle Gatehouse, Thurrock Museum, St Margaret's Museum, Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum and PWRR & Queens Regiment Museum, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

What’s on offer in Kent

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Enchanted Woodland - Community Woodland and Burnt Oak Lane Open Space.
    138 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Singleton Oast Play Area and Park and swings.
    83 places
  3. 03
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Thurrock Museum and St Margaret's Museum.
    28 places
  4. 04
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Bridge House Gardens and Footpath Nursery.
    28 places
  5. 05
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including The Stables and Art Studio & Gallery Rod Bere.
    12 places
  6. 06
    Trampoline Parks
    Open-jump, dodgeball and fitness sessions — including Flip Out and Gravity Trampoline Park.
    2 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Kent?

This guide maps 304 places to visit across Kent, spread across 7 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Kent?

Recognisable names in Kent include Tonbridge Castle Gatehouse, Thurrock Museum, St Margaret's Museum and Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Kent?

257 of the places listed for Kent are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Kent on a rainy day?

49 indoor options are recorded across Kent — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Kent kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.