Canterbury Cathedral
Cathedral is England ’ s oldest cathedral , famed for the brutal murder of Thomas Becket within the cathedral walls , and forever immortalised by Geoffrey Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales . Stations : Canterbury East or Canterbury West
FOLKESTONE HARBOUR ARM A true foodie favourite , trust us when we say you could spend an entire day at Folkestone Harbour Arm . A 25-minute walk from Folkestone Central , this gem is the perfect place to while away a summer ’ s day by the sea . Enjoy street food in the sunshine , live music , Champagne from The Lighthouse Champagne Bar at the end of the arm , and live sport and films on the Harbour Screen . Visit on Sunday and we recommend the weekly Harbour Station Market for a unique shopping experience . Station : Folkestone Central
KNOLE PARK This impressive manor house stands within Kent ’ s last remaining medieval deer park and was once the archbishop ’ s palace , passing into the hands of royalty including Henry VIII and into the Sackville family . The vast manor alone has 400 years of history within its rooms , but the grand courtyards , parkland and Orangery are perfect for when you want to reconnect with nature and switch off . Station : Sevenoaks
THE ISLE OF THANET Viking Bay , Margate Bay and Ramsgate Main Sands – what do these three beaches have in common ? They ’ re all beautiful sandy beaches and all reached by high-speed rail links . Enjoy café culture in Ramsgate , family fun and traditional seaside delights in Broadstairs and retro fun in Margate with the beloved Dreamland just minutes from Margate station . Stations : Margate , Broadstairs and Ramsgate
SPA VALLEY RAILWAY From station to station , hop off the train in beautiful Royal Tunbridge Wells and head to the Spa Valley Railway Tunbridge Wells West Station for a heritage steam and diesel train experience through the Kent countryside . Travel along the line to Groombridge where we recommend heading to Groombridge Place Gardens for the countryside views and gorgeous gardens this area is famous for . Station : Tunbridge Wells
MAIDSTONE DISTILLERY In the county town of Maidstone , Maidstone Distillery is sharing the secrets of crafting gin on their distillery tours . See the bespoke 450-litre still , learn about the botanicals that go into crafting their artisanal spirits and finish up with cocktails in their beautiful tasting room . With plenty of tipples to try , there ’ s never been a better excuse to take the train . Stations : Maidstone East or Maidstone West
TONBRIDGE CASTLE It ’ s the finest example of a motte and bailey castle in England and it ’ s minutes from the nearest train station . The 13th-century castle gives a great insight into life from 900 years ago , telling the tale of kings and archbishops , tyrants , heroes and mercenaries . With so much history to unravel , it ’ s a true hidden gem . Station : Tonbridge
CYCLOPARK Cyclists , hop on the train to Gravesend with your bike and head to Cyclopark , a state-of-the-art off-road cycling centre with 6km of mountain bike track , and nearly 3km of road track that ’ s great for perfecting your skills , or learning from scratch with training sessions . There ’ s even bike hire and a huge play park , making it the perfect spot for a family day out . Station : Gravesend
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