MuseumsKent

Naval heritage site covering 80 acres. Stunning architecture and displays including WWII destroyer, submarine, recreation of the 18th century dockyard, RNLI lifeboat collection, ropery and museum.‐ Wheelchair access limited‐ Groups accepted‐ Picnic area‐ Coach parking‐ Refreshments‐ Parking on‐site‐ Free site transportOpening times: Closed January and until…

The Museum is entirely self‐supporting and stands or falls by the number of visitors it attracts. It is run by eight enthusiasts and volunteers.The museum is the oldest established and largest collection of Battle of Britain artefacts on show in the country.The Kent battle of Britain museum is…

The Roman Museum is underground at the level of the Roman town. It's an exciting mix of excavated real objects: authentic reconstructions; and preserved remains of a Roman town house with its famous mosaics. Reconstructions include a Roman market place, with a shoe maker, fabric seller and fruit…

Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth in 1812. In 1817 his father, who worked as a clerk for the Royal Navy, moved the whole family to Chatham where he took up a post in the Royal Dockyard. The Dickens household was based first in Ordnance Terrace and later…

Centre of the nation's explosives industry for 400 years, the 18th century Chart Gunpowder Mills are the oldest of their kind in the world, powder from which was used at the battles of Trafalgar and Waterloo. Chart Mills were part of the Home Works, Faversham's first gunpowder factory…

The Charles Dickens Museum in London is the world's most important collection of material relating to the great Victorian novelist and social commentator. The only surviving London home of Dickens from 1837 until 1839 was opened as a Museum in 1925 and is still welcoming visitors from all…

Dover Museum is a local history and archaeology museum situated in the town centre of Dover, Britain's historic port town. It is home to the Dover Bronze Age Boat, the world's oldest known seagoing boat and a fascinating archaeological discovery. It is a modern museum which…

The visitor centre at Dungeness Power Station in Kent is now closedDiscover how electricity is made and the facts about nuclear energy at a working nuclear power station. Featuring an environmental exhibition on the history of Dungeness since the Ice Age.…

The Georgian manor of Finchcocks houses the magnificent Richard Burnett collection of historical keyboard instruments.…

Fort Amherst is a Georgian Fortress set in over 15 acres of parkland, consisting of caves, tunnels, gun‐batteries and barracks. The Civil Defence building was formally a search light store used by the Territorial Army. It contains a unique collection of artefacts and documents coving the…

This is one of the most exciting archaeological finds in all of England. It was built c. AD100, but extended during 300 years of Roman occupation; much is still visible today. View the superb mosaic‐tiled floors, wall paintings and the display of skeletal remains uncovered…

The Maritime Museum is housed in the early 19th Century Clock House, a fully restored Grade II listed building and depicts the various aspects of the maritime heritage of East Kent. Start your visit at the Maritime Museum at Ramsgate's unique Royal Harbour and discover a surprising…

The existing, much‐praised Museum has been extended and recreated as a 21st century interactive museum, whose revitalised theme is the city itself and its often turbulent story.Hands‐on activities have been specially designed to appeal to family groups ‐you can look at gold thread and medieval poo under the…

A visit to the Museum of Kent Life is an opportunity to leave the modern world behind and experience the sights, sounds and smells of country life in Kent over the last century. Many country crafts are practised and demonstrated on site, and our small farm is…

The Royal Engineers Museum of Military Engineering is one of the foremost Military Museums in the country. Its exhibits demonstrate the Corps' diversity and pioneering spirit throughout history. The Museum is housed in the Ravelin Building which was designed by Major E C Moore RE…

The Shoreham Aircraft Museum was founded in 1978 by local enthusiasts, whose passion for the Battle of Britain period resulted in the establishment of a permanent display in 1988.The museum houses hundreds of aviation relics excavated by the group over many years from crashed British and German aircraft,…

‐ Enjoy our wonderful collections‐ Share the special story of Tunbridge Wells‐ Visit our major exhibitions and events‐ Take part in activities for everyoneTunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery shares the special story of the borough of Tunbridge Wells. Set in the countryside…

Biddenden Vineyard is Kent's oldest Commercial Vineyard, having been established in 1969. Ten varieties of grapes produce White, Red, Rose and Quality Sparkling Wine. Traditional Kentish Ciders have also been made here for over 20 years together with farm pressed apple juices. Visitors are welcome throughout the year.The…

After the Cathedral, the West Gate is Canterbury's next eye‐catching landmark. It has stood for six centuries on guard over the road to and from London. Hundreds of thousands of medieval pilgrims,on their way to visit Saint Thomas Becket's shrine, passed through this gateway into the city.West Gate…

Crabble Corn Mill won the award for the quality of its tours and milling demonstrations ‐ it shows a past way of life using technology in tune with the environment. One of the best complete working watermills in Europe, it uses the power of flowing water to…

Lovers of classic cars should visit the CM Booth Collection of Historic Vehicles at Rolvenden. Tucked away behind Falstaff Antiques you will discover a unique collection of Morgan three wheelers dating from 1913 1935 and a host of other automobilia.…

The Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre comprises three adjoining grade II listed buildings in Preston Street right in the centre of Faversham. The Heritage Centre or the Fleur, as it is affectionately known, is owned and voluntarily run by the Faversham Society and offers many facilties: The…

The Rochester Guildhall was built in 1687 and is one of the finest 17th century civic buildings in Kent. Originally it consisted of a court hall, a council chamber, city gaol and gaoler's accommodation. The city market was held underneath. Today the Guildhall's staircase and main hall retain…

Some of the finest museums in the South East. Rich in fine, applied and oriental art, costume, archaeology, natural local and social history.‐ Groups accepted‐ Open all year‐ Admission Free‐ Refreshments‐ Sorry, no dogs…

Welcome to the most unique visitor attraction in the UK The Powell‐Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens is home to the Powell‐Cotton family and their fascinating treasures. Major Powell‐Cotton and his family collected a wealth of mammal specimens and cultural artefacts from Africa from 1885 to 1939, leaving…

Kent's open‐air museum is home to an outstanding collection of historic buildings which house exhibitions on life in Kent over the past 150 years.‐ Wheelchair access‐ Groups accepted‐ Picnic area‐ Coach parking‐ Kentish fare‐ Refreshments‐ Parking on‐siteOpening times: daily 10am ‐ 5.30pm. Only weekends in winter. …

Tyrwhitt‐Drake Museum of Carriages is home to one of the largest and most well preserved collections of horse‐drawn vehicles from royal state carriages to sledges.…

A visit to The Canterbury Tales, one of Kent's most popular attractions, with its stunning reconstruction of 14th century England, is just like stepping into the Middle Ages. Inside the historic building of St. Margaret's Church you can step back over 500 years to join Geoffrey Chaucer (England's…

Guided tours Our experienced guides will take you on a lamp lit tour, during which you will hear of the Druids, Romans and Saxons. Visitors also see the tunnels made famous as a shelter during the World War 2 when the Caves became the largest air raid shelter…

The Parks were started by John Aspinall more than 40 years ago to conserve and breed rare and endangered wild animals with the intention of returning them to safe areas in their natural habitat. /pp/ppThe animals are looked after in our two parks that cover over 450 acres…