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#UptheKentDowns

Kent Downs National Landscape has exactly what visitors desire for all year round, unmissable, sensory, and immersive experiences, where you can ‘live like a local’ and enjoy your short breaks sustainably, discover all our experiences below.

Mosaic examplesArts & CraftsMosaic Makers in NatureLearn the ancient art of mosaic on this nature experience in the Kent Downs National Landscape, with afternoon tea included. 4 hours £100 per personSave Mosaic Makers in Nature to favourites
Women meditating on the forest floorWellbeingA Sensory Journey in NatureEscape on a sensory journey with Hinoki Forest Bathing. Led by a qualified Forest Bathing guide, you are invited to take in the relaxing atmosphere… Less than 3 hours £25Save A Sensory Journey in Nature to favourites
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Experience #UpTheKentDowns

Kent Downs National Landscape has exactly what visitors desire for all year round, unmissable, sensory, and immersive experiences, where you can ‘live like a local’ and enjoy your short breaks sustainably.

Close-up action image of person using rolling pin to roll pastry.Chow DownsFind the favourite places to go for a real taste of Kent and try the finest local produce in enchanted locations.Read more
Person standing looking out over beach, mobility scooter nearby. Clear day with white cliffs in background.Adventure DownsWith the wind in your face & fresh air in your lungs you’ll find time-short thrills and epic weeklong escapades right here.Read more
Lavender fields with trees in background, blue skies.Natural DownsCultivate the mind with experiences that celebrate and nurture the land and local way of life.Read more
Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre with wooden footpath.Show DownsFrom the ancient to the impressive we’ve plenty of iconic and natural attractions to leave you awestruck.Read more
Artists paints, pencils and sketch pad on grass.Draw Downs Witness an inspiring coast & countryside that will ignite your creative fire.Read more
Two children sitting in the ground at the entrance to a wood built camp. Smiling and looking at camera.Play Downs Let mother nature play host and let your wildlings roam free with our family focused activities.Read more
Group of people walking into church grounds on a sunny day.Track Downs Tread in the footsteps of Saints, Crusaders and inspirational Artists on a journey of self-discovery.Read more
Two people sitting on beach, looking out to sea.Power Downs Free the mind and body in your own 878 km2/sq.km wellness retreat.Read more
Horses grazing on grass, with wetlands and trees surrounding.Wild Downs Head out to the wilderness and meet our own wild residents on a homegrown expedition.Read more

Settle Downs

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation in the Kent Downs National Landscape. No matter your taste or budget, we’ve got places to stay suitable for all visitors.

Outside The Five Bells Inn pub at cross roads.From bar to bedCoaching inns and pubs are the perfect choice for a hassle-free break, with delicious local food and a comfy bed all under one roof.Read more
Shepherds hut in grassland with trees surrounding.Something a bit quirkyA shepherds hut overlooking Romney Marsh? Or a stay in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral? Discover a unique escape just a stone’s throw from the…Read more
Bell tent in Badgells Wood, with trees surrounding and wild flower meadow.Head off gridWake up to the sound of the countryside. Camping is a fun and affordable way for the whole family to experience the great outdoors here…Read more
Single storey white and grey holiday home. Gravel and trees surrounding: The Snuggery.Home from homeIf you’re looking for all your creature comforts in a homely setting, there’s a fantastic selection of self-catered accommodation to choose from.Read more

Show Downs

Escape the crowds and binge on fresh air and freedom whatever the season.

GeoAdventures tagsGet GeoCurious tagsThe Chalk Path audio walk6th July 2024 - 31st December 2025Journey through the Deep Time of the chalk cliffs at their closest point across the Channel with this bilingual self-guided audio walk along The Chalk… FolkestoneSave The Chalk Path audio walk to favourites
River Darent at Horton KirbyArts & Crafts tagsDarent Valley tagsFamily Fun tagsGeoAdventures tagsGet GeoCurious tagsThe Big Record: Darent Valley28th October 2024 - 31st December 2025Immerse yourself in the sounds of the Darent Valley with The Big Record: Darent Valley, an evocative audio piece by sound artist Paul Cheese. Darenth, Dartford, Eynsford, Horton Kirby, Lullingstone, Lullingstone Country Park, Otford, Sevenoaks, WesterhamSave The Big Record: Darent Valley to favourites
for illustrative purposesGeoAdventures tagsGet GeoCurious tagsOutdoor Activities tagsWalking tagsThe Body As Data: people on the move28th October 2024 - 31st December 2025Step into a unique fusion of technology and nature with Contagion, an immersive mobile app that invites you to explore the world around you while… Dover, FolkestoneSave The Body As Data: people on the move to favourites
Ightham Mote ChristmasChristmas tagsCulture & Heritage tagsA Tudor Christmas at Ightham Mote25th November 2024 - 5th January 2025, 11am-4pmImmerse yourself in a Tudor Christmas with sights and sounds inspired by festivities from Ightham’s historic past. IghthamSave A Tudor Christmas at Ightham Mote to favourites
Shorne Winter TrailChristmas tagsFamily Fun tagsWalking tagsWinter Animals Half Term Trail21st December 2024 - 5th January 2025, 10am-2pmExplore the woods following our self-led activity trail and see what you can discover about the park. Shorne Woods Country ParkSave Winter Animals Half Term Trail to favourites
Lullingstone Christmas EventArts & Crafts tagsChristmas tagsFood & Drink tagsChristmas Bushcraft and Campfire Cooking21st December 2024Come and join for a Christmas craft and camp fire activity. Lullingstone Country ParkSave Christmas Bushcraft and Campfire Cooking to favourites
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Low Downs

Iconic inspirational itineraries for one of a kind trips that will take you deeper into the Downs.

View across Godmersham, between trees. Yellow and green fields of crops.Culture & HeritageLiterary Greats!Discover Kent’s story of literature with an insight into how the county inspired the writings of Ian Fleming and Jane Austen. 1 daySave Literary Greats! to favourites
Two people sitting on beach looking out to sea.Culture & HeritageCoastal calmExperience the calming effect of the ocean on this coastal retreat. 1 daySave Coastal calm to favourites
Couple walking towards Shelly's tea room, on a sunny day.Arts & CraftsCultural ChilhamExperience the medieval village of Chilham and immerse yourself in historical Kent. 1 daySave Cultural Chilham to favourites
Arts & CraftsThe Highs & Lows of the Kent Downs National LandscapeMeet the Rebel Farmer for a hands-on farming experience at his organic farmstead in the small hamlet of Brook. 1 daySave The Highs & Lows of the Kent Downs National Landscape to favourites
View across Romney Marsh, fields, trees and crops with a misty sky.Culture & HeritageVisit nature’s heritage coastA cultural and heritage experience amongst two sites of special scientific interest in the Kent Downs. 1 daySave Visit nature’s heritage coast to favourites
Hay bales on trailer, in field with trees surrounding.Food & DrinkFarming, the sustainable wayGet under the skin of the Kent farming community and learn how to farm the sustainable way! 1 daySave Farming, the sustainable way to favourites
Culture & HeritageMining KentDiscover the lesser known story of mining Kent as you travel the paths of miners from a bygone era. 1 daySave Mining Kent to favourites
Kit's Coty, with iron fence around it. Grass fields and trees overhanging in foreground.Culture & HeritageThe treasures of Kit’s CotyTake a step back in time and discover treasures of the Megalithic period. 1 daySave The treasures of Kit’s Coty to favourites
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Tour Downs

Explore our trails on foot, by bike, bus or even on horseback, you’ll find natural highs on every route.

Walking tagsNorth Downs Way National TrailThe 153 mile (245 km) North Downs Way National Trail from Farnham to Dover offers spectacular views and a fascinating heritage, passing through the Surrey… FarnhamSave North Downs Way National Trail to favourites
Path alongside Royal Military Canal, trees overhanging on the path.Walking tagsRoyal Military Canal – West Hythe to HytheEnjoy either a 1.9 mile or 4 mile walk on mainly flat surfaced paths along the Royal Military canal. HytheSave Royal Military Canal – West Hythe to Hythe to favourites
Three walkers with dog walking in front of white lighthouseWalking tagsSouth Foreland Lighthouse walkDiscover the White Cliffs of Dover, the most iconic symbol of our county, along this refreshing walk overlooking the English Channel - one of the… St Margaret-at-CliffeSave South Foreland Lighthouse walk to favourites
Wye Valley view, green fields and trees in distance. Bright day.Parks & open spaces tagsWye National Nature ReserveWye National Nature Reserve has a beautiful and varied landscape of chalk downland, woodland and scrub on the steep slope of the North Downs, and… AshfordSave Wye National Nature Reserve to favourites
Coldrum TrailWalking tagsColdrum TrailExplore the Coldrum Stones on this 6.2 mile walk from Trosley Country Park. Sweeping through parts of the North Downs Way, through farmland and woodland,… West MallingSave Coldrum Trail to favourites
Couple in winter coats walking along footpath through woodlandWalking tagsLullingstone Country Park walkDramatic views and history abound on this walk around Lullingstone Country Park to the village of Shoreham and along the Darent Valley path. LullingstoneSave Lullingstone Country Park walk to favourites
View across arable land with red poppies and blue skyParks & open spaces tagsRanscombe FarmRanscombe Farm Reserve is famous for its wild flowers. It has an extensive network of footpaths and spectacular views of the Medway Valley and the… RochesterSave Ranscombe Farm to favourites
Shorne Woods Country Park easy access trailWalking tagsShorne Woods Country Park Stile Free TrailShorne Woods Country Park has it all: woodland, waymarked trails, a pond, a sensory garden, a picnic area, a trim trail, a café and so… ShorneSave Shorne Woods Country Park Stile Free Trail to favourites
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Plan your visit

Tips for sustainable visiting and how to make the most of your time here whilst helping to protect our landscape.

View over Wye Downs, with two people walking. The Floreat Stone or The Millennium Stone is in foreground.Create your own itineraryMix and match experiences, activities, and places to visit to create your own bespoke itinerary in the Kent Downs National Landscape.Save Create your own itinerary to favourites
A Southeastern train travelling over Eynsford viaductHow to get hereWith around 40 stations in and bordering the National Landscape, the Kent Downs can be readily accessed by train.Save How to get here to favourites
Shepherds hut and two people outside, with surrounding fields and trees.Settle DownsNo matter your taste or budget, we’ve got places to stay suitable for all visitors – including your furry friends! From historic cities to quirky…Save Settle Downs to favourites
Group of people in woodland clearing, sitting on logs, on standing and talking. With text Respect, protect and enjoy Kent Downs overlayered on image.Respect, Protect, EnjoyOur latest guidance on safely visiting green spaces while protecting yourself and others.Save Respect, Protect, Enjoy to favourites
North Downs Way wooden sign, with person walking in distance across grass field. Sunny day.Find a North Downs Way AmbassadorOur trained North Downs Way ambassadors are passionate and knowledgable. Find an ambassador near you and enjoy exploring the trail.Save Find a North Downs Way Ambassador to favourites