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    Annual Walking Festival set in Kent, the 'Garden of England. Walks for all abilities, exploring the rich history, flora and fauna around Maidstone and the Kent North Downs.
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Heart of Kent Walking Festival

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Highlights

Statue in Brenchley Gardens

Brenchley Gardens

Situated in the town centre between Maidstone East Station and Maidstone Museum, Brenchley Gardens…

Boys and bicycles at Teston Bridge Country Park at the landing point

Teston Bridge Country Park

Teston comprises three meadows nestling beside the River Medway. This is an ideal location to…

Clare Park tennis courts

Clare Park

Clare Park is the first park in Maidstone to have achieved green Flag Status, which recognises the…

Cobtree Manor Park Cherry Blossom

Cobtree Manor Park

Cobtree Manor Park is a delightful place to visit. It is particularly popular with younger members…

Sunset at a nature reserve

Quarry Wood Nature Reserve

Managed by Kent Wildlife Trust, Quarry Wood is 26 hectares of ancient mixed woodland located near…

Sunset at a nature reserve

The Len Valley Walk

The Len Valley Walk runs between Maidstone and Lenham for 12 miles. It follows the meandering…

Pond dipping at Tyland Barn

Kent Wildlife Trust Tyland Barn Visitor Centre

A beautifully restored 17thC barn, now a visitor centre, with displays on Kent's wildlife habitats…

Idencroft Herbs

Iden Croft Herb Gardens

Come and visit themed herb, sensory and butterfly gardens, wildflower meadow and the walled garden…

Kent North Downs walkers looking at a map

Augustine Camino Pilgrimage Trail

The Augustine Camino Pilgrimage Trail follows a route through the beautiful North Downs countryside…

Aylesford Priory

The Friars - Aylesford

The Carmelite Friary founded in 1242 was dispossessed at the dissolution of the monasteries by…

Signpost on the trail

White Horse Wood Country Park

The White Horse Country Park is set within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The…

Images from a nature reserve

Westfield Wood Nature Reserve

This five-and-a-half hectare site is part of an internationally important yew woodland complex. The…

Mote Park in Autumn

Mote Park

Mote Park is an award-winning park with 450 acres of mature parkland and a 30 acre lake, providing…

Footpath through Vinters Valley Nature Reserve

Vinters Valley Nature Reserve

This 90 acre park on the eastern edge of Maidstone is managed as a nature reserve for disappearing…

Elvey's Canoes on the River Medway

Elvey's Canoes

There are two day trips on the River Medway from Yalding.  There is Tonbridge to Yalding or Yalding…

Family Canoeing on the River Medway

River Medway Canoes

Extensive  fleet of Canadian Canoes, SUP's, Motor Boats and Kayaks for hire.  16 miles of non-tidal…

Child with a goat at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park

Kent Life - Heritage Farm Park

Kent Life is a vibrant and fun destination with whole host of family friendly attractions across…

Child looking at a rabbit

Wildlife Discovery Trail at Kent Life

A newly created wildlife discovery trail. The trail is the latest addition to the 28 acres of fun…

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