Not all those who wander are lost, but I certainly am!
My least favourite castle, but not because it’s terrible to visit. It’s a lovely little town! It’s just that the castle is in a valley. Pro tip; don’t build your castle in a valley.
I don’t know why more people don’t celebrate Sweeps. As far as I can tell Rochester is the only place which does celebrate Sweeps and honestly it ought to be a world wide event, though it might be best for each place to pick separate days.
I’ve seen my fair share of castles and palaces in my day, but this is my all-time favourite.
If you happen to be travelling through Kent, the Reculver Towers and Roman Fort are a perfect place to stop.
If you’re staying in London and want to do daytrips out to the nearby counties, Kent is full of cities you’ll want to visit. I’ve chosen cities that can be easily done in a day or afternoon, that are not necessarily cities you would expect on a daytrip list, but places that I’ve been and loved none the less. I’ve also avoided places like Dover because a day trip just wouldn’t do it justice. These are my top 3 choices!
First of all let me say that while there are tours which will take you to the cathedral from London along with a few other stops, you can totally do it yourself. Canterbury can be a super easy day trip for anyone who wants to get their feet wet in solo travel, or at least less reliant on tours.