Practical Kent Travel Guide
Explore Kent – beautiful
gardens, historic places
seaside towns.
Why Kent
“ I’ve lived in Kent for a long time, but I still love finding new places to explore.”
Magdalena Marsden
Travel Blog Writer
at Handmade Kent
It’s pretty simple – I love history, seaside and putting on my walking shoes and exploring beautiful Kent. I talk to inspiring people along the way, take photos and then share everything here, on my blog.
Kent is a very special place; this is where I spend most of my time, run my own creative business and meet my friends.
I’ve lived and worked in Kent for the last 28 years. Here, on my Handmade Kent blog I’ve put together practical travel advice, with local tips for places to visit, historic landmarks, countryside walks, beautiful gardens, interviews with local businesses and also my favourite hidden gems in Kent.
Explore Kent
Learn more about history, visit castles, find out hidden gems,
and walk through the countryside and the seaside.
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Towns & Villages >>
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The latest from the blog
Find great places to visit, discover hidden gems,
and learn about Kent’s amazing history
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24 Things to Do in Kent in November 2026 (Fireworks, Food Festivals & Craft Fairs)
As November rolls in, the autumn color gives way to frosty mornings, shorter days and an unmistakable shift toward the festive season. Far from going into hibernation, Kent embraces the winter chill with some of the biggest events of the year. The month kicks off with massive, spectacular bonfire nights…
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25 Things to Do in Kent in October 2026 (Apple Festivals, Halloween & Handmade Markets)
As we start October, the Kentish landscape completely transforms into a tapestry of rich gold and deep orange. The air is crisp, the mornings are noticeably mistier, but afternoons are still lovely and warm. The school half-term holiday are towards the end of the month and so is Halloween, which…
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25 Things to Do in Kent in September 2026 (Harvest Festivals, Heritage Open Days & Artisan Markets)
I really like how September brings a lovely change of pace to the whole Kent. While the large summer holiday crowds start to quieten down and the kids head back to school, the calendar doesn’t slow down one bit. In fact, autumn is all about harvest celebrations, heritage open days…
Castles & Manor Houses
Explore Kent’s castles, manor houses
and learn more about local history.
Walks & Countryside
Walk along the canals, seaside
and explore the Kent countryside.
Towns & Villages
Find historic villages to explore
and enjoy visiting Kent seaside towns.
