People sat at tables enjoying eating and drinking inside the tea-room at Knole in Kent — Grab a bite to eat and a hot drink in the Brewhouse Café at Knole in Kent | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Places to eat in Kent

Whether you'd like to sit down for a hot lunch or pick up a coffee to take with you on a walk, there's a range of places to stop for tasty treats in Kent.

Books displayed on a wooden table in the Bookshop at Knole Kent

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Eating and shopping at Knole

Browse the latest seasonal ranges and pick up something to brighten up your home and bookshelves at Knole. Pop into the Brewhouse Café for drinks, savoury snacks and sweet treats.

A close up of a scone covered in cream and jam

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Eating and shopping at Chartwell

From tasty treats and hot and cold dishes, to souvenirs, gifts and Churchill memorabilia, you'll be spoiled for choice in the Chartwell café and shop. Why not treat yourself?

Visitors in the Granary Restaurant at Sissinghurst

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Eating at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Try tasty dishes in the Granary restaurant or a quick pitstop in the Old Dairy coffee shop at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, using ingredients fresh from the vegetable garden. Serving between 12pm-3pm.

Afternoon tea with fruit scones, clotted cream and jam in the restaurant at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Kent

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There's nothing better than a warm spring day: fresh air, sunshine and food enjoyed in the outdoors. Whether you're going for the full lunch option or just a snack to keep you going 'til tea, there's a full range of savouries and bakes to entice you. And if the English weather doesn't play ball there'll always be jacket potatoes and fish finger sandwiches ...

Afternoon tea laid out on a dark wooden table in the tea-room at Emmetts Garden in Kent with a plate of scones, jam, cream, a slice of cake, tea cups and a teapot

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Eating and shopping at Emmetts Garden

Stop for refreshments at the Old Stables Tea Room, with indoor and outdoor seating. In the shop you'll find seasonal ranges for the home and garden, local products and peat-free plants.

Catering assistant making drinks in the café at Morden Hall Park, London

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Eating and shopping at Ightham Mote

Pop into the Mote Café for something warming at end of a walk. In the shop you can pick up a special gift, plant or homewares. Don’t forget to look in the second-hand bookshop.

Hands cupping a full bowl of squash soup

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Eating and shopping at The White Cliffs of Dover

Stop for freshly made refreshments with a view at the famous White Cliffs of Dover. Browse the shop for souvenirs, gifts and items from local makers.

Chestnut tree with the house in the distance at Ightham Mote, Kent

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Ightham Mote

Sink into a deckchair as you dine in the historic gardens at Ightham Mote. Bring along your favourite snacks, or pop into the Mote Café for takeaway treats.

View over the new vegetable garden, with a scarecrow, in August at Sissinghurst Castle, near Cranbrook, Kent, looking towards the combine harvester at work in the farm fields beyond.

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Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Seasoned picnickers head straight for the all-organic veg plot for the best view at Sissinghurst Castle Garden. Benches overlook a panorama of Kent's rolling hills and fields.

Aerial view of the house, garden and estate at Chartwell, Kent

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Chartwell

A sunny spot on the meadow at Chartwell is a perfect picnic place. Sandwiched between countryside views and the home of Sir Winston Churchill, it's a feast for all the senses.

A summery view across the North Garden at Emmetts Garden bursting with different coloured flowers with a path running through the middle

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Emmetts Garden

Bring a blanket to Emmetts Garden and picnic among the wildflowers under a carefree blue sky. Four-legged friends on leads are welcome.

Picnic blanket with glasses and a bottle of wine, beside an apple tree

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Toys Hill

With views across the Kentish Weald, Toys Hill is a great place to picnic. Sit on Octavia Hill's seat and imagine what drew her to love this landscape.

Flowers in the Old Castle border at Scotney Castle, Kent

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Scotney Castle

The estate at Scotney Castle is just made for picnics, scenic walks and mini-adventures. Seek out a sheltered spot in the ancient woodland for a slice of picnic paradise.