Dog Friendly

Set in the beautiful Kent countryside, this four-star hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells is built around an 18th-century Georgian oast house and is one of the most desirable event venues in the area.

Savor delicious food and drinks at our on-site restaurant, w... (click the button below to read more)

The deserted landscape of Dungeness carries an eerie beauty, the likes of which you will struggle to find elsewhere in the UK. That’s because the landscape here, although a shingle beach, is classified as a desert.

Punctuated by two lighthouses, the beach ... (click the button below to read more)

Oldbury Hill and Styants Wood is a fantastic forest walk found within the Kent Downs, another area of outstanding natural beauty. The adventurous can explore the 166 acres of woodland, but if you want to keep to the beaten track, there are circular trails too... (click the button below to read more)

The Hook & Hatchet Inn

At the Hook & Hatchet Inn we have a number of desirable amenities other than just our fabulous bar and dining area - paired with a wide selection of beers, ales, spirits and wines and also fantastic homemade pub food!

We are a ... (click the button below to read more)

A traditional local pub with a fine selection of lagers, ales, wines and spirits.

Cosy, pub with mod cons.
A car park for customers.
A fine selection of local ales.
Pretty terrace garden with plenty of seating.
Children and dogs welcome if on a lead (d... (click the button below to read more)

The Kent Event Centre is the largest, most flexible conference and exhibition venue in Kent, offering 7,000 sqm of indoor space and 200 acres of outdoor space.

Our three main exhibition halls are ideal for creating stunning exhibitions, trade fairs or publ... (click the button below to read more)

One of the many National Trust sites in Kent, Most of which are dog-friendly, Scotney Castle offers a more regal walk for you and your furry friend. Dogs aren’t allowed in the castle itself but are welcome in the shop, gardens and vast 780-acre estate. They a... (click the button below to read more)

Betteshanger Country Park offers a wide range of activites for adults and children alike. Some activities run every day such as our cycling and walking trails whereas others need to be booked in advance. We can also offer a wide range of events from birthday ... (click the button below to read more)

Join us for a delicious afternoon tea at the Cannon Cafe. Afternoon tea includes a selection of sandwiches, scones and sweet treats and includes unlimited tea and coffee.

When: Fri 02 01 2026 at 9:00 am

Until: Wed 30 10 2030 at 9:00 am

Nestled within 12 acres of private grounds and gardens, Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa is one of Kent’s most celebrated country house spa hotels. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from the M25/M20 and within easy reach of central London, it offers the perfe... (click the button below to read more)

Whitstable’s West Beach is a long stretch of shingle divided up by wooden groynes. It runs from just south of the town’s harbour to neighbouring Seasalter, a distance of around a mile.

Despite the lack of sand Whitstable is still a fantastic spot. It repre... (click the button below to read more)

Walks in the countryside, running trails, picnic and play areas, events and activities, or just the beautiful natural space.

Hiking trails amid ancient woods & orchid-filled chalk grassland, plus a cafe, shop & play area.

The popular greencafé at Millbrook, Staplehurst, is the perfect place to enjoy a hot drink or snack whilst shopping, or treat yourself to a delicious breakfast or lunch. Plenty of space and a large decked outdoor seating area for when the weather is fine, the... (click the button below to read more)

Nestled in the picturesque countryside near to the renowned Leeds Castle, the Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel offers 14 versatile meeting and function rooms that can accommodate up to 600 guests. Guests can enjoy amenities such as tennis, golf, a health c... (click the button below to read more)

The Teston River Walk is one of several stunning riverside walks available in Kent. The walk allows you to enjoy a waterside walk as well as a wander through the park and is focused around the rustic ragstone bridge which has existed since the end of the medi... (click the button below to read more)