Your outdoor adventure in Kent starts here
Great days out start here!
Kent, The Garden of England, is a beautiful county in the South East of England. With its stunning coastline, White Cliffs of Dover, and rolling green hills, Kent is a popular destination for tourists and residents alike. Kent has a rich history and is home to many historic buildings and points of interest. There are plenty of things to do in Kent, from visiting the beaches to exploring the many tourist attractions.
Places to visit!
From your home away from home base in Saltwood, You’ll be just two miles from the beach at Hythe, or you can venture a little further and visit Greatstone, Littlestone, and Camber Sands. If beaches aren’t your thing, there are plenty of other options available. Visit Port Lympne Zoo, Dover Castle, or take a trip on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway to see the famous lighthouse at Dungeness. Or travel down The Royal Military canal for an exciting adventure.
There is a picture in each Eco-lodge that details local things to see and do,
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Places to visit & Plan a day out
Your Great day out in Kent…
Port lympne wildlife reserve
Explore 600 acres of Kentish Savannah Kent’s largest wildlife park – Visit Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve for an unforgettable safari experience set against hundreds of acres of stunning Kentish savannah.
The royal Military canal
Stretching for 28 miles from Hythe, Kent, to Cliff End in East Sussex, The Royal Military Canal was built between 1804 and 1809 as a defence against invasion by Napoleon – although its guard posts also proved useful in stopping the then-flourishing trade in smuggled goods.
Dungeness lighthouse
The Old Lighthouse is an Historic Grade 11 building, listed in 1992 by Shepway District Council, recently celebrating its centenary.
Opened with great ceremony by His Royal Majesty the Prince of Wales in 1904 after a 3-year build, it survived two world wars before decommission in 1960.
Sene Valley golf club
A downland course, with stunning views of the North Downs and across the English Channel. Enjoy our excellent undulating greens and then the friendly service in Bar and Restaurant.
We welcome visitors and societies to play our challenging course and have some fantastic rates and green fees available.
Whether you are looking for somewhere to play golf, celebrate or do business, Sene Valley Golf Club is the perfect location. With its traditional cedar clubhouse with stunning views across the English channel, along with the hospitality and catering facilities, we provide which are ideal for a variety of functions and events.
Dover castle
Discover 900 years of history together at Dover Castle. Book now. Climb the medieval Great Tower and roam the battlefields walk. Book your tickets. The Great Tower. Iconic White Cliffs. Tunnels Tea Room. Walk The Battlements.
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
RH&DR – Romney, Hythe, and Dymchurch Railway is one of Kent’s top tourist attractions with visitors from around the world. The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (RH&DR) is a 15 in (381 mm) gauge light railway in Kent, England, operating steam and internal combustion locomotives.
Hythe Beach
Hythe Beach is located on the south-eastern coast, approximately midway between Folkestone and Dymchurch. The unspoiled, mainly pebble beach slopes quite steeply into the sea and the water can become deep surprisingly quickly when the tide is in.
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Originally the railway terminal for the Folkestone-Boulogne Ferry and departure point for soldiers on their way to the Western Front, The Harbour Arm still embraces the town’s working fishing harbour, becoming a pivotal point in the town’s future and its historical past.
Since opening in 2015, Folkestone Harbour Arm has cemented itself as a major destination on the Kent coast. Reaching into the English Channel, offering views of the White Cliffs and glimpses of France, the Harbour Arm is a unique cultural attraction; a place to meet friends, see live music and sample the goods from nearly 30 independent food and drink vendors.
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Places to Eat & Great Food
Eating out in Kent…
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Nestled next to the canal in West Hythe, this shed-come-microbar serves up locally produced Craft Beers, Kent Ciders, Wines & Spirits.
Family, dog, horse, and bike-friendly, we offer no frills, back-to-basics drinking just the way it should be.
The Waterfront
10ft from the tranquil Hythe Beach, we are a fine dining restaurant and cocktail bar specialising in fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients.
Previously known as Hythe Bay the restaurant has recently been through an extensive refurbishment and rebranding to bring both the warmth and character back to the restaurant.
Whether you are dining inside taking in the stunning sea views, sitting out on the sun terrace, enjoying cocktails at the bar, or a classic family Sunday roast, the Waterfront provides the ultimate fine-dining experience.
The Lazy Lobster, Hythe
Indoor seating is now available come down and join us and if its nice weather we have loads of outdoor seating too! No booking needed.
The hide and fox
Hide and Fox is the culmination of Allister and Alice’s careers in award-winning restaurants and hotels. Now the couple return to Allister’s native Kent, to realise their dream of opening a restaurant driven by their love for hospitality.
In a characterful dining space in the heart of Saltwood, we offer two creative tasting menus. Our commitment to quality extends to our handpicked wines and carefully thought out bar list. Everything is served with the elegant modern touch for which Allister and Alice are known.
Snack shack, Dungeness
Dungeness Snack shack serving delicious beach food to take away made from our own fresh, sustainably caught fish and seafood. Family business.
Rocksalt
Food with a view… The heart and soul of Rocksalt are our menus, served in both the stunning restaurant area and the bar on the first floor, both of which are complete with their own sun drenched terraced areas for the summer months. We take time and effort to source our ingredients as locally as possible: from the day boats working along the South Coast to the local farms set in the rolling Kent countryside, our focus is always on provenance.
Days out in Kent
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