Bradt - Slow Travel: Kent

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Simon Richmond, a travel writer and Folkestone local, shines a light on his home county in this fresh addition to Bradt's acclaimed Slow Travel series. This guide is perfect for walkers, cyclists, families, art and food lovers, and wildlife fans eager to explore Kent’s many attractions.

A comprehensive guide to exploring the diverse charms of Kent at a relaxed pace.

This detailed guidebook covers everything you need to plan an enjoyable visit to Kent, one of England’s most captivating regions. From the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Canterbury Cathedral to the unique landscape of Dungeness, home to artist Derek Jarman’s Prospect Cottage, Kent offers a remarkable variety of experiences.

Discover the village of Pluckley, once recognized by Guinness World Records as England’s most haunted village, or visit St Leonard’s Church in Hythe, which houses Britain’s largest and best-preserved collection of ancient human skulls and bones.

The book divides the county into five easy-to-navigate chapters, highlighting both popular and hidden gems. Explore Dover and its iconic White Cliffs, stroll through the stunning gardens of the National Trust’s Sissinghurst estate created by Vita Sackville-West, and pay respects at the grave of Pocahontas in Gravesend. Don’t miss the thought-provoking public art in the revitalised seaside town of Folkestone.

Rich in history, Kent is home to Hever Castle, where Anne Boleyn spent her childhood before it was restored by William Waldorf Astor, as well as Chartwell, the family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill.

Food and drink enthusiasts will appreciate Kent’s growing reputation for quality restaurants and boutique wineries, alongside Faversham’s claim to fame as the world’s oldest brewer and holder of the largest collection of fruit trees.

Whether you’re interested in castles, beaches, watersports, wildlife, or flora and fauna, this Slow Travel guide offers a thorough and engaging way to discover the many facets of Kent.

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