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 27 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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Free Things to Do in Kent: Top activities & attractions for all ages
Kent is full of incredible places to visit, and you don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy the best of what this beautiful county offers. As someone who’s been exploring Kent for the last 27 years, I can confidently say there are plenty of fantastic free attractions and experiences…
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Art by the Sea: Visiting Guide to Turner Contemporary Gallery in Margate
Whenever I visit Margate, my first stop is usually the Turner Contemporary art gallery. Opened originally in 2011, amid a blaze of publicity, it was part of a grand plan to help rejuvenate the town, badly hit by high unemployment levels, under investment as well as helping to bring accessible…
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The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge – Why It’s Always Worth Another Visit
Whenever I’m in Canterbury, I always like to visit the Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and see the latest exhibition. I’ve visited many times over the years, but what keeps me coming back is how different each visit feels and that I always find something new to see I…
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.
