Things to Do in Kent

Kent's mix of coastline, castles and old dockyards makes for a broad spread of days out, and the county's towns each bring something different. Chatham draws on its naval history with attractions like Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park, while Rochester and Aylesford lean into heritage and independent shops such as The Little Green Bookshop and The Pottery Box.

Along the coast, Margate, Broadstairs, Herne Bay and Folkestone offer a livelier, seaside-day-trip feel, with escape rooms and trails such as The Escapement Margate and the Broadstairs Spy Mission Treasure Trail giving families and groups something active to do beyond the beach. Inland towns like Tonbridge, Edenbridge and Sittingbourne add smaller-scale options, from Laser Quest Tunbridge Wells to quirky finds like Curious Cocoa and Tiny Town.

With so many escape rooms, trails and hands-on activities across the county, it's worth thinking about whether you want a coastal outing or an inland one, and how much walking or puzzling you fancy for the day.