Kent, Ceremonial county in South East England.
Description
Kent is a ceremonial county in South East England, sitting between London and the English Channel and covering both coastal towns and farming areas. The region includes lowlands that rise into gentle hills, with orchards, hop gardens, and stretches of woodland between villages and market towns.
History
After the Romans left, Germanic groups settled here in the 5th century and formed the Kingdom of Kent. Over time, the region grew into a gateway between England and the continent, with port towns that served trade and defense for centuries.
Culture
Locals still live close to the sea and the land, with fishing communities along the coast and farming families tending orchards inland. On weekends, village fetes and country markets bring neighbors together, while Anglican parishes gather for Sunday services in parish churches that have stood for centuries.
Practical
The county is well connected to London by train, with regional lines running through many towns. Travelers planning to visit both coastal areas and countryside villages should consider using a mix of public transport and occasional car hire for remote spots.
Did you know?
The White Cliffs of Dover rise as natural chalk walls along the shore, marking the shortest sea crossing to France. On clear days, you can spot the French coast from the clifftops, just across the water.
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White Cliffs of Dover
44.2 km
Canterbury Cathedral
26.6 km
Dartford Crossing
44.8 km
Chartwell
45.6 km
Hever Castle
43 km
Brands Hatch
37.5 km
Dover Castle
42 km
Leeds Castle
9.6 km
Bodiam Castle
24.6 km
Watling Street
26.3 km
Rochester Castle
27.3 km
Camber Sands
29 km
Chevening
43.4 km
Royal Arsenal
56.8 km
Royal St George's Golf Club
45.4 km
Eltham Palace
55.4 km
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
13.2 km
Sevenoaks School
38.2 km
Red House
51.1 km
Shell Grotto
51 km
Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway
25.7 km
Dreamland Margate
50 km
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
22.7 km
Penshurst Place
38.2 km
Battle Abbey
35.1 km
St Martin's Church
27.2 km
Ashford Designer Outlet
11.9 km
Chislehurst Caves
52.7 km
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