An Amazing Weekend Getaway to Kent

UK Staycations are expensive and even then, I went on an amazing weekend getaway to Kent with my girl pals and we have the best time. As a solo traveller, travelling in a group has not always been something I aspire to have but this is not to say I won’t go on them when an opportunity presents itself. I am glad that I have a great group of girl pals who I can enjoy trips with. Our recent amazing weekend getaway to Kent is proof of it and we can not wait to do more.

The county of Kent is situated in South East of England and is home to the oldest cathedral in England in a small town of Canterbury. Kent is also home to the English Channel and the White Cliffs of Dover and also borders with four other counties (Greater London, Surrey, Essex and Dartford. The county is filled with beautiful beaches and castles and we had an amazing weekend getaway to Kent and highly recommend it for a short escape.

Places to Explore for an Amazing Weekend to Kent

Recently, I shared a post on why the UK staycations are more expensive than travelling abroad. This post received a lot of positive feedback with people sharing their own experiences of spending more on a short trip within the UK and travelling abroad. Unfortunately, this is our and whilst it is still expensive, it is still possible to have an enjoyable and affordable trip within the UK.

But, for those like me who are still itching to travel abroad, I can recommend Greece and right now you can *find deals in Mykonos and Santorini. In the meantime, I want to share information on having an amazing weekend getaway to Kent, things you can do and where you can stay. I won’t include places to eat as we chose to cook every single day of our visit instead.

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Whereto Stay in Kent

Kent is a big county in the South of England and is covered by stretches of seas coast making it an expensive county. When we were looking at accommodation options for 5 people, we knew that Airbnb and apartments would be our most affordable options. We also wanted something within walking distance to the beach but not too expensive.

We booked a chalet in Kingsdown near the White Cliffs of Dover which came equipped with three rooms and can accommodate up-to-6 people. Whilst hotels are still an option, they were not for us and we found them to be very expensive for a weekend getaway. I would definitely recommend booking a chalet for an affordable getaway or a hotel for a nice little treat.

Things To Do in Kent

A visit to Kent is not complete without visiting the oldest cathedral in England and we knew we would need to include it onto our itinerary. Another icon feature of the county of Kent are the White Cliffs of Dover, you definitely have to include them onto you itinerary for an adrenaline-filled adventure.

As a frequent traveller, I spend a lot of time planning must-see places and must-do things. Our city escape to Kent is the exception to the rule, we went to relax, lie on the beach, enjoy each other’s company and soak in the last of the sun before summer officially ends and that is exactly what we did.

If you are planning a trip to Kent, then we recommend the following locations to be on your list.

Walmer Castle, Kent

Built between 1539 and 1540, Walmer Castle was commissioned by the order of King Henry VIII and is an artillery fort. Inside the castle is a pair of Wellington boots which I find very fascinating. We were fortunate that from our accommodation in Kingsdown, Walmer Castle was only 5 minutes drive and for English Heritage members entrance to the castle is free and non-members need to pay. The castle is also the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. I would highly recommend a visit if you are ever in the area.

We had such an incredible time exploring the East side of Kent from the white cliffs of Dover through to the quaint town of Deal. There is so much we want to do but we run out of time. We recommend planning your visits in advance so you get a chance to explore more of the area.

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