Days out in the past

Kent is full of great historic places to visit. There are Neolithic tombs, Iron Age hill forts, Roman forts, Medieval castles and even a Cold War bunker.

From the Swanscombe Heritage Park (link opens in a new window) (where the remains of skull from around 400,000 years ago were found) to the Greatstone sound mirrors (an early form of radar near Dungeness built between 1927 and 1930), the variety of sites reflects the incredible diversity of Kent's heritage.

For more information on sites of interest in Kent, you can visit the following websites (the following links all open in a new window):

• English Heritage works to protect and promote England's historic environment. They own more than 400 historic properties across the country, with 27 in Kent.
• The National Trust works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are 15 sites to visit in Kent.
• Visit Kent encourages tourists and residents to visit the county's many attractions, including its historic sites.
• Countyfocus.co.uk is an area guide for the counties in the south west, south east and east of England with information on places to go and things to do.