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Kent is the most south-eastern county of South-East
England. Popularly known as the "Garden of England".
Kent
was originally one of the kingdoms of the Jutes, although its name
derives from one of the Celtic tribes of Britain, the Cantiaci. As the
closest part of England to the continent of Europe (it is just 12 miles
from Dover to Calais), it has historically been the focal point for
invasion attempts, and is traditionally the major embarkation point for
travel to mainland Europe.
Due to
the extensive agriculture, orchards and hop farms, Kent is known as the
"Garden of England", a fact reflected in the new car
registration plates - the letter representing Kent is "G" for
"Garden" rather than "K" for "Kent".
Attractions:
- Dover Castle
- The White Cliffs of Dover - spectacular chalk
cliffs over which was fought the Battle of Britain in Dover
- Scotney Castle
- Hever Castle - where Henry VIII spent his
honeymoon(s)
- Leeds Castle - built in 1119 and held by six
medieval queens
- The Cinque Ports
- Bedgebury Pinetum - a beautifully landscaped
country park with a large selection of native and exotic plants and
trees
- Sissinghurst Castle Gardens - home of writer Vita
Sackville-West
- Kent & East Sussex Railway Operates between
Tenterden and Bodiam in east Sussex, passing through some very
attractive countryside in the process.
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