Kent

Just a hop away from the capital, and within a croissant’s throw of the continent, the southeastern county of Kent offers a fabulous choice of day-trip destinations and holiday hotspots. The coast, oddly and unjustly under-rated when compared to better-known beach destinations further south, is full of happy surprises, from the arty energy in Margate to the wild shores around Folkestone, site of the highly rated art Triennial. Luckily, given the vagaries of the British weather, there are plenty of things to do that don’t depend on sunshine and blue skies. The laid-back cathedral town of Canterbury is well worth a couple of anyone's days, while the region’s many castles, gardens, vineyards and orchards make fantastic family outings. Easy transport connections make getting there and getting around all very straightforward, while a wealth of gastropubs, country inns, B&Bs and hotels will tempt you to linger longer than you may have planned. 


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