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Discover the best in Kent.
From seaside days out and village pubs to weekend markets and trusted local trades, find what's happening on your doorstep, all in one place.
What's On
Markets, shows and family days across Kent
Heritage events, festivals, theatre and markets, listed with dates, prices and who they suit.
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Places
Every town and village in Kent, A to Z
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What's On
This week in Kent.
Family
Lego Fun for Families at the Seaside Museum
Free with museum admission (£4, concessions £3, under-16s free)
Family Friendly
Family, Markets & Fairs
Hever Christmas Fair 2026
Adult £10, child (5 to 17) £5, annual members £3
Family Friendly
Towns
Pick a town. Start exploring.
Things to do
Castles, coast and country parks.
Parks & Walks
to explore
Castles & History
to explore
Family Days Out
to explore
Museums & Galleries
to explore
Beaches & Coast
to explore
Food & Drink
to explore
Beaches & Coast, Museums & Galleries
The Folkestone Mermaid
Cornelia Parker's life-size sculpture on The Stade overlooking Sunny Sands, made for the 2011 Folkestone Triennial.
Beaches & Coast, Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Riverside Country Park
A 100-hectare Green Flag coastal park on the Medway Estuary with trails, birdwatching, a playground, visitor centre and cafe.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Dickens House Museum
Small museum, staffed by volunteers, in the cottage tied to Betsey Trotwood in David Copperfield, with Dickens letters, his writing box and Victorian displays.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
RAF Manston History Museum
Museum of RAF Manston history near Ramsgate with a Vulcan, Canberra and Victor cockpit, plus a NAAFI cafe and seasonal events.
Castles & History
St Augustine’s Abbey
Ruined Anglo-Saxon abbey founded in AD 598, with a museum, on the edge of Canterbury's World Heritage Site. English Heritage.
Parks & Walks
Hothfield Heathlands
86 hectare heath and bog reserve near Ashford with four waymarked walks, boardwalks and a 500m all-weather trail. No toilets on site.
Parks & Walks
Conningbrook Lakes Country Park
34 hectare lakeside country park beside the Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford, with walking paths, wildlife areas, picnic benches and public art.
Parks & Walks
Beacon Wood Country Park
Woodland country park at Bean with trails around old clay pits, a wetland viewing platform and picnic area. Car park opens 8.30am daily.
Eat & drink
Where locals actually eat.
PubsRestaurants
The Royal Oak
Pub, restaurant and inn on Rye Road, Hawkhurst, with en suite rooms, a garden and regular events nights.
Verified Oct 2026
Restaurants
The Small Holding
Restaurant and farm in an old inn at Kilndown near Cranbrook: lunch, dinner, real ales and wine.
Verified Oct 2026
Cafés
Waterside Cafe at Hawkhurst Fish Farm
Lakeside cafe at Hawkhurst Fish Farm: breakfast, lunch, high tea and cream tea, indoor and veranda seating, bookable by phone.
Verified Oct 2026
Pubs
The George Hotel
Shepherd Neame pub and hotel in a Grade II listed Cranbrook building: twelve rooms, restaurant, bar and terrace.
Verified Oct 2026
Pubs
The Great House
16th century country pub at Gill's Green near Hawkhurst: Sunday roasts, orangery, garden, private dining and regular events.
Verified Oct 2026
Pubs
The Queen’s Inn
Pub and inn on Rye Road, Hawkhurst: overnight rooms, bar, sourdough pizzas, Sunday roasts and a hireable event space.
Verified Oct 2026
PubsRestaurants
Bas 13AR
Strood sports bar and Indian restaurant on Cliffe Road, with Punjabi dishes, live sport, collection, delivery and event catering.
Verified Oct 2026
RestaurantsTakeaways
Darjeeling Heights
Indian restaurant, bar and lounge on Rainham High Street with dine-in, takeaway, lunchtime thali, Sunday buffet and a conference suite.
Verified Oct 2026
Local businesses
Trusted people, close to home.
Every listing is checked against the business's own website and an independent second source before it goes up.
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Browse All BusinessesAstute Management
Local digital partner for Kent businesses: websites, AI and automation to help you get found, win customers and save time.
Verified Nov 2026
Roofers
Ashford & Cranbrook Roofing
Family-run Cranbrook roofers: Kent peg tiling, slating, shingles, oasts and barns, and period and listed buildings.
Verified Oct 2026
Independent Shops
Iren’s Design Studio
Kitchen and interiors showroom on The Colonnade, Hawkhurst: bespoke kitchens, bedrooms, living spaces and bathrooms, designed, supplied and fitted.
Verified Oct 2026
Accountants
McCabe Ford Williams (Cranbrook)
Accountancy firm with an office on Cranbrook High Street: accounts, tax, bookkeeping, payroll, audit and probate.
Verified Oct 2026
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