Kent
Margate, Kent: What to see and do
Explore the vibrant seaside town of Margate on the Kent coast. Discover its rich cultural scene, iconic Turner Contemporary art gallery, and the historic Dreamland amusement park.
Dover Castle: history, tunnels and how to visit
Explore Dover Castle's impressive network of tunnels that run deep beneath the Kent fortress then take a walk along the famous white cliffs – the perfect day out for history lovers
Sample the wildlife and wine in an organic vineyard in Kent
Take a ramble through the naturally farmed Terlingham vineyard and discover how wildlife and wine-making go perfectly hand in hand – in episode 12, season 13 of the Countryfile Magazine plodcast
A Neolithic-style long barrow opens for memorials in the remote Kent countryside
In the Lost Village of Dode, deep in the North Downs countryside, you can now choose a newly built Neolithic-style long barrow as your final resting place.
Rare wildlife site in Kent saved from theme park development – for now
Plans to build a £3.5bn theme park on wildlife-rich Swanscombe Peninsula have been withdrawn, but environmentalists say the fight is far from over
Guide to Kent: where to stay and eat, places to visit and best walks
Famed for its pretty orchards, ancient woodlands, rolling fields and historic gardens, Kent’s countryside is the perfect place to visit for a slow getaway. Here's our guide to the Garden of England.
Day out: Hever Castle, Kent
Hever Castle’s jewel-coloured lakeside meadows are an inspiring addition, bringing joy to pollinators and gardeners alike
Bike ride: Reculver to Margate, Kent
Start from a site of ancient Roman history and end at a seaside resort that’s a hotbed
of contemporary art on this gentle, wildflower-filled coastal ride
Day out: Oldbury Hill, Kent
Within this ancient woodland of birch, oak and Scots pine are the remains of one of Britain’s largest Iron Age hillforts. But who lived here, and why?
Go birdwatching with Steve Brown on the Isle of Sheppey
Despite its industrial surroundings, Kent’s Isle of Sheppey offers an intimate experience of rare wildlife that thrills Countryfile presenter Steve Brown and his nephews. Here, discover more about what the island has to offer with Steve Brown's guide to the local birdlife.
Britain's best fleamarkets
This summer visit one of our favourite antique fairs, car boot sales or vintage markets to hunt for bargainous treasures.
First hatch in Britain for almost 30 years
27-year first as rare black-winged stilt chicks hatch at RSPB reserves in southern England
Hythe, East Sussex: a tranquil fishing village
Discover a charming market town with Napoleonic defences and an intriguing house of bones
Pluckley, Kent
Explore this pretty Kent village and surrounding countryside - but don't be deceived, the supernatural holds sway.
