Reasons To Visit Kent, England

If you want to go see 14th century England then you must visit Canterbury in Kent.

Travel to St Becket's shrine in Canterbury and then hear the tales of chivalry, romance and horror from the colouful pilgrims of Chaucer's period. It has a multi-lingual show and special commentary just for kids is also available. They are open daily but check the details before going by telephoning them in advance.

Canterbury Cathedral had a tradition during the medieval era to welcome every visitor. It was founded in 597 AD and houses the Mother Church of the Anglican community and it has a Romanesque crypt, 12th century quire and some of ancient and best glass windows in the country. In 1170 Thomas Becket was murdered here so it attracts thousands of visitors every year. It is closed or restricted on special occasions and events otherwise its open from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm.

Goodnestone Park Gardens are set in 14 acres of garden which also includes two arboretums, woodlands area, walled garden with roses, clematis and many herbaceous plants. A small part was extended in 2000 and a new gravel garden in 2003. Better check its timings before leaving and they do open by appointments also by charging you a little extra.

When England created the Eurotunnel, it excavated 4.9 million cubic meters of chalk marl from the Channel tunnel. This site of 30 hectare is located at the feet of the Dover Cliffs and has breathtaking beauty. It is a popular place for walking, fishing and for those who enjoy the countryside of Great Britain. It is signposted from the A20 west of Dover. and open from 7am till dusk.

Kent's first premier railway ran from Hythe to Dungeness lighthouse via Dymchurch and New Romney running for just 13.5 miles. It is a superb one third full size steam locomotive with comfortable carriages and cafes at Dungeness and New Romney makes your journey a pleasant one that you will never forget. The Model Railway Exhibition at New Romney has gift shops at most of the prime stations and an adventure playground which makes it an exciting holiday for the whole of family. Hythe station is quite close to M20 junction 11.

The Old Lighthouse is a historic Grade II building, recently having celebrated its centenary. It was opened by His Royal Majesty the Prince of Wales in 1904 and it was got ready in 3 years and survived the two world wars before being decommissioned in 1960. For so many years it had guided the various vessels sailing in the English Channel. Access to it is very easy either by A 259 or RH&D Railway to Dungeness.

If you are looking for an out & out adventure then come to The Rare Breeds Farm Park where you can encounter the friendly farm animals, two giant play barns, woodland adventure course, Quiz/Sculpture Trail, summer butterfly gardens and tunnels, aerial runaways and play fort, trailer rides, animal encounter paddocks, countryside interpretation lodge and a walk through aviary. M20 J10 on B2067 between Hamstreet and Woodchurch. It is open the whole of the year from 10:30am except on all Mondays from October to March.

There is something for all ages to see in Kent, so visit soon.