It’s time to start planning, start looking ahead and start dreaming of new places waiting to be found, gastronomic delights ready to be tasted, historic sites awaiting their rediscovery and trails yet to be followed. With over one hundred brand new adventures to be experienced in Kent, it’s safe to say we’ve got a lot to share this year.
From new ways to tour Kent’s icons, and festivals reimagined, to totally new (and at times slightly eccentric) experiences, a short break in Kent is all about fresh, safe, and innovative ways to explore our magnificent county.
Put your best foot forward, get that heart pumping, and escape hibernation once and for all with outdoor experiences that encompass everything from coast to countryside and wild swimming to foraging. Venture off the beaten track and onto a new pathway on paddle-boarding trips, pilgrimages and long distance rural trails.
Tantalise your tastebuds and let our foodie experiences inspire your next gourmet getaway with vineyard tours, cookery schools and distillery classes. Or spark that creativity on weaving workshops, floral masterclasses and jewellery making lessons on an artistic escape.
Turn the page to your own extraordinary, culture-fuelled story with architectural trails, art tours and historic gems captured through the lens. And escape the ordinary to discover axe throwing and treasure hunts for a break which, after months of repetition, finally offers the chance to expect the unexpected.
Rediscover shared experiences at reimagined events and festivals to make those unmissable memories and once again be a part of something of bigger. Or, because we all deserve a lot of indulgence, take the opportunity to slip into neutral, and leave those home workouts firmly on pause with forest bathing, yoga retreats and meditation.
Excited to plan your escape? It's all ready and waiting in Kent...
Before you embark on your adventures, please do check our partner websites as many attractions and locations now request that you pre-book. There may also be new procedures in place in order to keep their staff and visitors safe. Take a look at our guidance on how to best Respect, Protect and Enjoy our wonderful Kent attractions and landscapes.
As restrictions start to lift and the government’s plans to ease out of lockdown come into effect, Arriva are here to support our local communities. Plan your journey, track your bus in real-time, buy, store and activate tickets all in on one handy app. Search Arriva UK Bus app in your app store which is free to download or visit www.arrivabus.co.uk/app. You can also plan your journey, buy tickets and check out the latest news and offers online at www.arrivabus.co.uk. All Arriva buses are COVID-19 secure, to find out more please visit www.arrivabus.co.uk/help/coronavirus
As our worlds begin to open up again, Southeastern Railway are looking forward to welcoming you back on board their trains. Whether you’re continuing to travel for work, starting to think about returning to the office, planning to meet friends and family or are looking forward to visiting one of the wonderful destinations in Kent, Southeastern are there to help and support you every step of the way. Travel looks a little different from before and Southeastern want to reassure you that they are doing everything they can to help make you feel more comfortable, such as cleaning trains more frequently with anti-viral products, regularly wiping high touch areas and supplying hand sanitiser points at busy stations. So whenever you are ready and when it feels right for you, whatever journey you are taking, Southeastern want you to feel you can travel safely and with confidence.
