DAYS OUT : ARTS & HISTORY
Whitstable Castle & Gardens , Whitstable Wander through the flower-filled gardens , enjoy sea views , fresh sea air and tour the period rooms that show how the wealthy elite used to live at this splendid late 18th-century castle . www . whitstablecastle . co . uk / the-castle
Guildhall Museum , Rochester Beautiful architecture and design exhibits depicting a fascinating timeline through Medway ’ s long history , housed in a stunning 17th-century building in the quaint historic town .
www . friendsoftheguildhall . com
Gallery 17 , Beckenham Realise your artistic talents by learning to paint , make ceramics in the studio or join a picture framing workshop at this uplifting art centre featuring local and international art and ceramics designed and made on the premises .
www . galleryseventeen . co . uk
Turner Contemporary , Margate One of the UK ’ s leading art galleries , presenting a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions , events and learning opportunities which make intriguing links between historic and contemporary art .
www . turnercontemporary . org
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge , Canterbury Award-winning state-of-the-art museum and gallery complex that brings culture , art and heritage to life . From Roman history to contemporary art , local stories to global commentary , through excellent educational facilities and a varied programme of events .
www . canterburymuseums . co . uk / beaney
Spitfire Museum , Ramsgate Located in an atmospheric and historic RAF airfield , get a feel for what flying a real Spitfire was like and view the beautifully restored Spitfire MK XVI and Hurricane IIC .
www . spitfiremuseum . org . uk
Dover Museum , Dover Immerse yourself in fascinating objects , models and original pictures showing the history and archaeology of Dover , as well as viewing The Dover Bronze Age Boat , the world ’ s oldest known seagoing boat .
www . dovermuseum . co . uk
Battle of Britain Museum , Hawkinge The most important collection of Battle of Britain artefacts on show in the country . Visitors can savour the atmosphere of the airfield ’ s past with the landmarks and buildings that remain .
www . kbobm . orgw
The Micro Museum , Ramsgate Glimpse into our digital history , see vintage computers and micro electronics and play classic video games at Kent ’ s only museum of computing and video gaming history .
www . themicromuseum . org
Dickens House Museum , Broadstairs The site of the museum and Broadstairs was Dickens ’ inspiration for Betsy Trotwood ’ s cottage in David Copperfield . The museum provides a fascinating insight into how the renowned author worked .
www . thanet . gov . uk / info-pages / dickens-housemuseum
Royal Engineers Museum , Chatham Kent ’ s only designated museum of national and international importance . Showcasing military history , and exploring the life and work of those in the Royal Engineers , the ‘ Sappers ’. www . re-museum . co . uk
The Ceramic Studio , Tonbridge The Ceramic Studio offers a vast selection of pottery classes , taster sessions and workshops , with suitability for both complete beginners and experienced pottery enthusiasts ! Run by experienced , dedicated tutors and held in beautiful converted barns set in a picturesque orchard . www . theceramicstudio . co . uk
Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre Museum , Faversham Step back in time and experience the growth of Faversham . Explore the WW1 and WW2 displays , shop fronts , learn about operations of explosives used in well known historical events , as well as the development of trade . favershamsociety . org / fleur-de-lis-museum
Canterbury Roman Museum , Canterbury Explore Canterbury ’ s history around the remains of an original Roman Town House and Scheduled Ancient Monument ; boasts one of the UK ’ s only remaining in situ Roman pavement mosaics . www . canterburymuseums . co . uk
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