Discover Kent
Great careers, great lifestyle
Coast and countryside
With vibrant towns and cities, picturesque villages, beautiful countryside and stunning beaches, Kent has something for everyone.
Maidstone, the business capital of the county, is in the heart of Kent on the River Medway.
Tunbridge Wells is one of the oldest and most sophisticated boroughs in the county. The area is made up of three towns: Royal Tunbridge Wells, Cranbrook and Paddock Wood, with beautiful Wealden villages scattered throughout the countryside.
The garden of England
Whether you want a gentle stroll or prefer to hit the trails on a mountain bike you can get out and about in some of the most stunning countryside in England.
Home to the Kent Downs and High Weald, and bordering the Surrey Hills, you’re never far from an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Kent has a 350-mile coastline where you can find dramatic cliffs, wide sandy bays, and pebbly beaches. Enjoy a day at the seaside, exhilarating rides at the funfair, visiting the old harbour towns, or just relaxing on the beach.
“MTW is an ambitious organisation and a great place to work.”
Jo Haworth, Chief Nurse
History and culture
Kent has an incredible number of historic landmarks, including Leeds Castle near Maidstone, Hever Castle near Tonbridge and Dover Castle down on the east Kent coast.
The Hop Farm at Paddock Wood shares Kent’s rural history, our naval history is celebrated at Chatham Dockyard,
Canterbury boasts an ancient Roman wall and stunning cathedral and the Battle of Britain is commemorated on the Kent coast at Capel Le Ferne. Railways, breweries, wineries, country parks, the list goes on and on.
Education and learning
If a change of scene means a move for the whole family, discover the superb schools across the county, from pre-school and primary to secondary schools, to help you make the best decision for your child.
The county is home to the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University, with a number of London universities within commuting distance, and local colleges offering a range of programmes from vocational courses to higher education qualifications.
Location
Kent is one of the best-connected counties in the UK. The M20 and M2 link the south and east of Kent to the M25.
By train, the HS1 high speed service runs through Kent into London St Pancras, and we have lines running into London Bridge, Charing Cross and Victoria.
You can use the Eurostar or Channel Tunnel to get to Europe by train. Four major airports (Gatwick, Heathrow, London City and Stansted) are all within reasonable driving distance or accessible by train and if you want to go abroad by sea, the ports of Dover and Ramsgate offer a variety of services to the continent.
Shopping and leisure
From designer bargains to independent boutiques, Kent is home to a fantastic variety of shops including Bluewater at Dartford, the Ashford Designer Outlet, and Westfield Cross at Stratford.
The history-rich lanes in our towns and cities feature unique independent stores selling everything from the latest labels to antiques, and the 17th-century Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells is dotted with great cafes and pretty bars.
There’s loads to do in Kent with kids: visit the coast, explore historic castles, head into the countryside, find animal attractions…you can even drive giant diggers or go to a vintage theme park!