Kent
Properties and events in Kent
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A Victorian Church with a difference
Enjoy our programme of angel windows, hear our bells, and learn something of the architect, the statement the church was designed to make, and the dedicated local people who financed it. Refreshments and children's activities
Aphra Behn Display
Aphra Behn (1640-1689), professional playwright, poet, novelist and translator, was born in Canterbury. Here is a rare opportunity to see extraordinary documents and printed materials related to her life and work.
Architecture Past & Present
A special exhibition on local architecture, including archived information.
Archive Access Days
The Kent Mining Museum will not only be open every day of the Heritage Open Days week, but visitors will be able to get a closer look at some special items from the archives, such as the original Betteshanger Kent NUM banner!
Birchington Heritage Trust Museum
Local history museum open for HODs
Birchington Station Road Trail
Trail to celebrate 130 years of Birchington's iconic Station Road.
Broad Oak Chapel
Quaint Victorian chapel in a rural setting, built in 1867 as a "mission station" by the Congregational church in Canterbury. Part of the Countess of Huntingdon Connexion, one of very few in Kent. Also used as a military hospital during World War One.
Building Chartwell: An Architectural Outside Tour
Explore Chartwell's 700 year history in an outdoor tour; from William-at-Well in the 14th Century to Chartwell's most famous resident, Sir Winston Churchill.
Canterbury Cathedral Hidden Chapels Tour
Discover some of Canterbury Cathedral's smaller places of worship, not usually open to the public, on this fascinating guided tour.
Chapel of the Sacred Heart
The only remaining part of the Convent of the Visitation, this Grade II listed chapel was designed in 1881 in Gothic style by Peter Paul Pugin and Cuthbert Pugin, but not completed until 1890.
Chartwell House, Gardens and Studio
Chartwell was the much-loved family home of Sir Winston Churchill from 1922 until his death in 1965, a place from which he drew solace and inspiration.
CWGC Tours 2025 - Dover (St James's) Cemetery
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Dover (St James's) Cemetery.
CWGC Tours 2025 - Shorncliffe Military Cemetery - Tour 1
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Shorncliffe Cemetery
Deal Masonic Hall
A rare chance to see inside the world of Freemasonry.
Deal Timeball Tower
Discover an iconic Grade II listed building on the seafront, which is a reminder of the importance of the town to the navy in Georgian times.
Dickens House Museum
Small museum celebrating Charles Dickens' long connection with Broadstairs (1837-1851) open Free of Charge for Heritage Open Days.
Ditton Heritage Centre and Victorian Classroom
Ditton Heritage Centre invites you to step back in time to find out more about us and the history of the village of Ditton. Our volunteers will welcome you to our Victorian classroom and introduce you to our collection of local historical resources.
Drapers Windmill
Thanet's last working windmill grinding local grain.
Ellington Park History and Heritage
Ellington Park history and heritage day featuring information boards and talks about the park with special focus this year on our beautifully restored Bandstand which will host a local choir.
Emmetts Garden
Charming Emmetts Garden is an Edwardian estate that was owned by Frederic Lubbock, becoming both a plantsman's passion and a much-loved family home.