New Brochure Available

New Brochure Available

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English countryside at its best...

Need further help on where to stay and what to see or do? Contact one of the Heart of Kent Tourist Information Centres.

Plan your own short break in Kent

A short break in the Heart of Kent can be as relaxing or as active as you like - with a wide choice of castles and gardens open to the public, an excellent selection of golf courses, cycling, walking, riding and outdoor activities, and some of the best retail therapy in the South East.

For a weekend break, Kent is ideal. Getting here couldn't be easier. You could be relaxing in the Heart of Kent in less than one hour from Dover and the Channel Tunnel, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports or from central London. Eurostar trains from Paris and Lille go to the region in just 2 hours via Ashford International Station.

Find details of over 270 places to stay, from traditional Kent bed and breakfast accommodation to luxury hotels in Kent. If you would prefer a self catering holiday in Kent there is a wide selection of holiday cottages and country houses.

Want to put together a whole package of where to go, what to see and where to stay on your holiday in Kent? Use the Excursion Planner to plan your trip.

Town Map

View a large scale map of towns and villages. - 120K file (opens in a new window)