Kent
Properties and events in Kent
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13th century Chanter's Chapel ruins, Three Kings Yard.
The ruins of a small medieval building situated behind 'Chanters House', probably built as a Merchant's house around 1280, with existing features including doorways, windows, fireplaces and wall niches. Walls include Kent flintwork & Caen limestone.
154 High Street Ramsgate
Substantial Georgian Sea Captain’s house open for the first time. Including: 14 brick dog kennels built by Plunketts the vets The secret staircase - uncovered in 2024 behind a cupboard! WW11 reinforcements to the basement as an air-raid shelter
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.
Blessed Mary of Walmer
Dating back to the 12th century, this delightful church contains six funerary hatchments, including that of The Duke of Wellington who worshipped there.
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.
Captain's Garden, Deal Castle
Historically this was an ornamental and a kitchen garden for the Captain of Deal Castle, a very prestigious post in its time. For years neglected, it is now being brought back into use.
Catholic Church of St. John the Evangelist
This unusual design in a free version of the Romanesque style has a west front of unusual design which recalls some entertainment buildings of its period.
Celebration of 155 years - Special Exhibition, Activities, Cream Teas & Cakes
Come join us for our interactive Celebration of 155 years in the Community
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.
Charlton Church St Peter and St Paul
An exhibition will focus on the life and work of James Brooks, the influential architect who designed Charlton Church. Wander around the church and admire the beauty, grandeur and simplicity of Brooks' design.
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.
Chitty's Mill
The remains of Chitty's Steam Mill are to be seen in this private garden.
Christchurch and Gardens Open Day
Church and gardens open for Heritage Open Days