Kent

Chartwell house viewed from the terrace, surrounded by fog

Fairytale castles, historic royal residences and the home of Churchill

Places to visit

Map Loading...
Children playing in the rain outside Ightham Mote, Kent

February half-term in Kent 

There are outdoor paintings waiting to be discovered at Chartwell and a murder mystery to solve at Scotney Castle this half term. Find out what's in store for little ones here and at other places in Kent.

Go wild this half-term in Kent

Getting outdoors this winter

Lady Clementine's rose garden in winter at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent

Snowdrops and winter gardens in and around Kent 

Wintry mists and frosty vistas make this the perfect time of year for peaceful rambles in our gardens and estates in Kent. There's some winter colour to be seen too, from snowdrops in the woodland at Sissinghurst Castle Garden to seasonal borders at Chartwell.

Group of people wrapped up for winter going for a walk

Winter walks in Kent 

From winter wildlife at Scotney to glittering frosty footpaths around Ightham Mote, there's plenty of reason to get out and about this winter. Take a look at our winter walks in Kent.

A group of people joining an indoor guided tour of a historic property looking around and engaging with the guide and the items on display

Tours and new discoveries this winter 

From juicy behind the scenes discoveries to finding out more about a particular moment in history our tours are a great way to learn more about some of your favourite places.

Discover something new this winter

Getting arty this winter

The pink brick of the tower glows brightly in the autumn at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Sissinghurst Photographic Award  

Read on to find out more about the first Sissinghurst photographic award in partnership with International Garden Photographer of the Year.

Churchill's 'Winter Sunshine, 1924' placed in the Chartwell grounds at the place Churchill sat to paint it

Art at Chartwell - an outdoor art trail 

This New Year, from Saturday 11 January to Sunday 23 February, explore the landscape of Chartwell that Churchill so cherished. On this outdoor art trail embrace the views of Chartwell for yourself, standing beside copies of the same views Churchill captured on canvas.

Get involved

Christiane Lohr drawing

What's it like as a volunteer? 

Henry Middleton helps us care for extraordinary objects in unusual circumstances. A dedicated member of Scotney's Housekeeping Manual Group, he's helped create over 20,000 hand-drawn records of the Castle's unique collection.

A volunteer room guide talks to a visitor at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Find a volunteering role  

This year, instead of giving something up, why not take up something new that makes you happy? From driving buggies to room guiding, we need special people to bring our special places to life in 2019.

Volunteer at smallhythe place

Join a supporter group 

Why not join your local supporter group in Kent? You can join a more active volunteers group, or come along to a centre or an association that focuses on fundraising and fun trips and tours. They help support our places like Ightham Mote and Scotney Castle.