Leisure and culture

My Kent Big Weekend

Free tickets for My Kent Big Weekend

Kent residents can apply now for thousands of free tickets to Kent attractions.

The Big Weekend takes place on 17 and 18 March.

Horse and cart, black and white photograph

Explore your family history

Exploring your family history can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. Why not begin with our short guide to getting started.

Explore Kent

Explore the Kent countryside

Explore Kent is the best place to find out about walking, cycling, country parks and horse riding in Kent. Find out what's near you with the interactive map or be inspired with ideas for great days out.

Libraries online shop

Libraries' online shop now open

Visit our online shop for all your gifts and souvenirs, as well as our extensive range of book character merchandise.

Postage and packaging is now free.

Pass the Passion event

Olympic torch to spend 4 days in Kent

The 2012 Olympic torch will arrive in Kent on 17 July 2012, passing through 37 communities. So there will be plenty of opportunity to line the streets and cheer on the torch.

Children on the beach at the launch of Kent Coastal Week 2011

Kent's Coastal Week - events across the county

There are so many opportunities to be creative in Kent’s Coastal towns, whatever the weather.

Find an event for the whole family to enjoy.

Hop pickers

Find out about local history

Have you ever wondered about the history of your family, your house or your local area? Our fantastic collections dating back to 699 AD can help you find out more about your past

Darling Buds of May characters on set. Picture from ITV.

Join us on the Darling Buds of May Trail

View scenes from the sitcom such as the family farm and the local pub,the Black Horse, taste the local food;or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful countryside from the Kent and East Sussex Railway.

A fantastic prize for two is available; sign up and complete a questionnaire online.

Trosley Park view

Trosley Country Park visitor survey

We are interested in hearing about ways in which we can give information to visitors about the site. Our aim is to help people understand the park’s most important heritage and conservation aspects and how we manage these. Please fill in our visitor survey to help us do this.

A man walking

Walk to Win with Explore Kent

Walk to Win is an Explore Kent campaign to encourage people living in Dover and Folkestone to exercise more through walking. Start walking today - you'll feel great, look good and have fun!

Kent Campaign for the 2012 Games

Kent and the 2012 London Games

Find out about the Kent 2012 Campaign for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and how Kent is preparing to deliver a lasting legacy from them. Find out what is means for local people and how can you get involved in the Games taking place 27 July to 12 August 2012.

Girl learing about wildlife

Country park summer events

There's lots going on this summer at Kent country parks. Find out what's on in your area.

It's now even easier to book tickets with our new online booking system.

Contact us

Kent County Council
County Hall
Maidstone
Kent ME14 1XQ

county.hall @kent.gov.uk

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08458 247 905

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