Kent

Kent is a county in the South East of England bordered by Surrey, Greater London and East Sussex. The county also has a defined border with Essex in the middle of the Thames Estuary and a nominal border with France half way through the channel tunnel.

Kent's county town is Maidstone and Canterbury has the status of a city. Folkstone and Dover are two of the county's well known ports. The latter made famous in the Vera Lynn classic 'White Cliffs Of Dover'.

Kent is also known for it's large amount of orchards and hop gardens and has been nicknamed 'The Garden Of England'. Because it is one of the warmest parts of England and because of the beauty of this agricultural area, Kent attracts many tourists. There are some great hotels and boarding houses for short term stays, but if you are looking for somewhere for a longer stay you can Browse available houses to rent in Kent using a property finder site such as Zoopla.co.uk

Some of Kent's popular attractions are Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle, Deal Castle, Bewl Water, Isle of Sheppey, Leeds Castle, Howletts Wild Animal Park, Romney Marsh and the Sheel Grotto in Margate.

Famous people from Kent include David Frost, Ann Boleyn, Elizabeth Fry, Diana the Princess of Wales, Anne the Princess Royal, William adams, Geoffrey Chaucer, H. G. Wells, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Cushing, Orlando Bloom, Mick Jagger, Kate Bush, Zandra Rhodes and landscape artist J.M.W. Turner.

You can learn more about Kent in the articles listed below. 

• Visiting Canterbury
  
  Laying peacefully on the pleasant River Stour, Canterbury manages to mix city, coast and country perfectly. The rolling, lush hills surround the bustling, cosmopolitan city are complimented perfectly by the beautiful beaches and seaside resorts.
• Celebration of the Written Word at the Folkestone Literary Festival
  
  Folkestone in the county of Kent hosts the Folkestone Literary Festival
• Dover UK - 2,000 Years of Brave History
  
  The English Channel is controlled by Dover in England and thus called 'The Lock & Key of England.'
• Fascinating Kent in England
  
  Kent has the most attractions out of all the counties in Britain in any season or for anybody.
• Really Interesting Places To See In Kent, UK
  
  Kent is highly recommended to all UK tourists and should definitely be on your “Must See List”.
• Many More Reasons to Visit Kent in England
  
  Kent has something for everyone of all ages, so please come soon.
• Life in Maidstone
  
  Situated right in the centre of Kent, Maidstone could be described as the heart of the county With its mix of lively bars, restaurants and shopping facilities combined with rural village attractions steeped in history
• Canterbury Tourist Information & Travel Guide
  
  Canterbury is based in the South East of England.
• Interesting Facts For Kent Travelers
  
  One of the largest Home Counties, Kent, is a county situated in the south east of England. It shares its borders with East Sussex, Greater London and Surrey
• Five Reasons to Visit Dover Castle
  
  Dover Castle is one of England's oldest forts and most popular tourist attractions. Visitors can take part in a variety of activities and sights, some of which include tours of the long standing architecture, history lessons, and witnessing paranormal activity