Top Things to do in Kent
Top Hotels in Kent
- 1. One Warwick Park Hotel
- 2. Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel
- 3. Crescent Turner Hotel
- 4. DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge
- 5. Hythe Imperial Hotel
- 6. Best Western Plus Dover Marina Hotel & Spa
- 7. Chandos Premier Folkestone Channel Tunnel Hotel
- 8. The Falstaff Hotel, Canterbury
- 9. Howfield Manor Hotel
- 10. Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
Top 10 Specialty Museums in Kent, England
Discover the best top things to do in Kent, United Kingdom including The Guildhall Museum, Tyrwhitt-Drake Museum, The Micro Museum, Kent Firefighting Museum, Kent Museum of the Moving Image (Kent MOMI), The Historic Dockyard Chatham, St Margaret's Museum, Lydd Town Museum, Dover Transport Museum, Guildhall Museum.
Restaurants in Kent
1. The Guildhall Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By Steve_of_N21 - London, United Kingdom
For the tourist visitor to Sandwich its well worth spending half an hour here to look round this small museum which gives a great timeline prospective of Sandwich from Roman times to the present day. Come on who remembers from their English school history lessons that Sandwich used to be on the coast seven hundred years ago and Thanet was really an island? Some good artefacts and interesting descriptions and a very enthusiastic volunteer guide who was very helpful and made sure we didn’t miss the historic courtroom downstairs that was open for our visit.
2. Tyrwhitt-Drake Museum
3. The Micro Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 239 reviews
Kent's only Museum of vintage computers and video games. The showcase for the owners' personal collection gathered over 45+ years. Visitors can discover the ideas and inventions that led to the modern digital world, do the history quiz, indulge in some nostalgia and look for their first computer among the 100s of items on display, then play on the many classic games consoles and computers. Up to 3 hours game play included in the admission price. 2020 Open Easter (Good Friday) - 31 August on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays plus extra Mondays and Fridays during Kent school holidays. 1-4pm. All dates and more information can be found on the website.
Reviewed By jessicamrsread - Margate, United Kingdom
This was perfect, the kids loved it, and so did the parents. What a wonderful collection of stuff, a proper trip down memory lane and great fun.
4. Kent Firefighting Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
The Aim of the Kent Firefighting Museum Charitable Trust is: "To advance education for the public benefit in the subject of firefighting in Kent, its history and heritage by the establishment and maintenance of a museum and learning resources"
Reviewed By Josephthomas101010 - Leicester, United Kingdom
A great little museum displaying the history of Kent firefighters since the 19th century. Tucked away in a small cabin at the back of the garden centre, very friendly curators keep watch over the items. From badges and insignia through to a mock up 1890s fire engine complete with horse drawn pump. Definitely Italy come and have a look around, its sure to peak anyone's interest.
5. Kent Museum of the Moving Image (Kent MOMI)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Kent MOMI is a not-for-profit museum that explores the deep history of the moving image — from the days of candle-lit magic lantern performances and hand-painted slides, through Victorian visual experimentation, to the advent and the heyday of the cinema. The museum is situated in the heart of the picturesque Kent seaside town of Deal, two minutes' walk from Deal Railway Station and Deal Pier and Seafront. We believe in community and access. All our exhibitions are changing "special" exhibitions — so there will always be something new to see.
Reviewed By walmerbee - Deal, United Kingdom
Really enjoyed our visit. Friendly and informative welcome. It was like visiting a nice home dedicated to the Moving Image. Like a Tardis, many rooms of great interest and a focus on the history of the moving image and Ealing Studios. Really worth visit (or two).
6. The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,537 reviews
Step into the heart of Chatham’s legendary ship building heritage and return to the ‘Age of Sail’, when the Dockyard built mighty ships that won command of the world’s oceans. Test your sea legs as you peer through the periscope of a Cold War Submarine, command the bridge of a WWII Destroyer and ring the ship’s bell aboard a Victorian Sloop. Delve into the award-winning Command of the Oceans interactive gallery and imagine the crash of the waves as you explore the UK’s largest collection of RNLI Historic Lifeboats before gaining first-hand experience of life as a Victorian ropemaker. And don’t forget to check out the exciting programme of events and seasonal activities throughout the year.
Reviewed By Transitguru
Thank you trip advisor! Your reviews made us go, where the dockyard website might not have - it is confusing regarding pricing. Basically - when you buy a ticket it will be valid for a year (no option for ‘one-off’ ticket). If there is an event on you still pay extra, though discounted. We went for the first time ever, coincidentally on an event day. The website was so unhelpful that I elected to buy tickets on the day - this cost our group of 3adults and 2 seniors around £15 extra. However - the price for the event also included all the regular stuff too, and we felt was good value (£15-20pp) for even the one visit, but most certainly for my parents who are local and will return to utilise the annual pass. With the event on, we did not have time to see all the regular exhibits and we were there for the full hours 10-6. Even without an event on, there would be plenty to see at the dockyard. TA comments remark on the friendliness of the staff there - they are not wrong - it was exemplary. The dockyard is quite large, and it is a distance from entry to the ropery (you MUST visit the ropery). My dad is not registered disabled, but struggles to walk far - staff near the mess deck happily got us a wheelchair to borrow. Good (free) parking was well organised on site; exceptional staff (Deb & Brenda in ropery - brilliant); fantastic exhibits (do see the lifeboats, HMS Ocelot, Cavalier etc). I really cannot encourage you enough to visit. Absolutely 5 star, thank you
7. St Margaret's Museum
8. Lydd Town Museum
9. Dover Transport Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By muchado55
This is a real precious gem of a place. Plenty of great things to see big and small. We all had memory flash backs when walking around the displays. Really so much is packed into this small place. Fantastic staff make it even more if a must see. Good car parking great disability access too. Value for money. Very limited opening times so plan your visit carefully!
10. Guildhall Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 463 reviews
Reviewed By danielgraham1989 - Chandler’s Ford, United Kingdom
An interesting museum full of interesting artefacts and references to the local history. Well set out with plenty of information and an enjoyable place to visit.
