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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My Favourite Underground Attractions in Kent: 15 Hidden Gems
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’ll know that I’m absolutely obsessed with industrial buildings and heritage in Kent. But lately, I’ve been thinking that some of the most fascinating parts of Kent are actually right under our feet! I’ve always been fascinated by train history, hidden…
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My visit to Belmont House & Gardens: A Perfect Spring Day Out
There’s something rather special about discovering a historic house and garden that feels like a well-kept secret, even when it’s been sitting in the Kent countryside for centuries. Belmont House is one of those places – not quite as famous as other historic houses in Kent, but all the more…
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The Powell Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens: Visiting Guide & Local Tips
I’ll be honest – the first time someone told me about the Powell-Cotton Museum, I wasn’t quite sure about visiting. A private collection of stuffed animals in Birchington? But then I visited, and I was absolutely blown away. This place is extraordinary, and it’s one of Kent’s best-kept secrets. The…
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.
