Practical Kent Travel Guide
Explore Kent – beautiful
gardens, historic places
seaside towns.
Why Kent
“ I’ve lived in Kent for a long time, but I still love finding new places to explore.”
Magdalena Marsden
Travel Blog Writer
at Handmade Kent
It’s pretty simple – I love history, seaside and putting on my walking shoes and exploring beautiful Kent. I talk to inspiring people along the way, take photos and then share everything here, on my blog.
Kent is a very special place; this is where I spend most of my time, run my own creative business and meet my friends.
I’ve lived and worked in Kent for the last 27 years. Here, on my Handmade Kent blog I’ve put together practical travel advice, with local tips for places to visit, historic landmarks, countryside walks, beautiful gardens, interviews with local businesses and also my favourite hidden gems in Kent.
Explore Kent
Learn more about history, visit castles, find out hidden gems,
and walk through the countryside and the seaside.
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The latest from the blog
Find great places to visit, discover hidden gems,
and learn about Kent’s amazing history
My favourite 15 Museums in Kent + Practical Visiting Guide
If you’re like me and love exploring new places and learning about history, then you’ll definitely want to check out some of the best museums in Kent. Over the years, I’ve been to most of them and some, like the The Beaney in Canterbury or the Historic Dockyard Chatham I…
Dickens House Museum in Broadstairs: A complete visiting guide
The complete visiting guide to Dickens House Museum in Broadstairs, Kent, including practical information, ticket prices, what to see and local tips. When I visited the Dickens House Museum in Broadstairs, I felt like I stepped back in time. This charming little house is filled with personal items, including letters…
The Historic Dockyard Chatham: Everything You Need to Know for Your Visit
Practical guide to the Historic Dockyard in Chatham, including what to see, tickets, how to get there and local tips for first time visitors. I first visited the Historic Dockyard Chatham back in 2000, so I had the chance to see the different exhibits and new areas being developed over…
Castles & Manor Houses
Explore Kent’s castles, manor houses
and learn more about local history.
Walks & Countryside
Walk along the canals, seaside
and explore the Kent countryside.
Towns & Villages
Find historic villages to explore
and enjoy visiting Kent seaside towns.
