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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The latest from the blog
Find great places to visit, discover hidden gems,
and learn about Kent’s amazing history
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A complete guide to St. Augustine’s Abbey in Canterbury + Local Tips
Most people head for the main Cathedral when they are visiting Canterbury, but if you want to visit an even older building and find peace and contemplation, I suggest you go to St Augustine’s Abbey instead. I’ve visited several times over the years and it’s always been a great day…
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16 Dismantled Railways in Kent You Can Still Trace Today (Local’s Guide)
I’ll admit it, playing a dismantled railways detective is one of my favourite ways to spend an afternoon. There’s something fascinating about following an old trackbed through the Kent countryside, spotting a bridge here, a platform edge there, and piecing together where the trains used to run. Once you start…
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The 13 Most Remarkable Churches in Kent Worth Visiting
I think, it’s fascinating, that Kent has the highest number of churches in all the counties in England. There are between 800 and 1,000 churches in total with about half of these still active Church of England parish churches, plus hundreds more across other denominations like Baptist, Methodist, Catholic and…
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.
