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 (where the remains of skulls from around 400,000 years ago were found) to the Greatstone sound mirrors (pre-radar early warning system used for listening for incoming enemy aircraft, near Dungeness built between 1927 and 1930), the variety of sites reflects the incredible diversity of Kent's heritage.

We maintain 8 windmills in Kent and details can be found on our Windmills section.

All the sites in this section are linked to our Historic Environment Record using unique reference numbers, for example, TQ 76 NW 93.

For more information on sites of interest in Kent, you can visit the following websites:

• 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. Locations and opening times are all on the English Heritage website 
• 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, all of them can be found on the National Trust website
• Visit Kent encourages tourists and residents to visit the county's many attractions, including its historic sites. For more information, visit the Visit Kent website