The Cook's Adventures
Kent & London
Welcome to Kent, the Garden of England
If you're looking for an adventure with beautiful beaches, stunning castles, exciting culture and delicious food and drink, then you've come to the right place.
Our corner of England is one of the best UK destinations for a break, with a multitude of things to do and places to see. We've got some of the best beaches in Europe - voted by Lonely Planet - as well as art galleries, elegant stately homes and so much more.
Kent is globally celebrated for its outstanding produce and beverages; offering succulent strawberries, Whitstable oysters, freshly cut asparagus, Romney Marsh lamb, and Kentish cobnuts. The region's gastropubs, Michelin-starred restaurants, and boutique cafes proudly showcase fresh, local ingredients, while the farmers' markets are brimming with an abundance of quality Kentish fare.
Kent boasts yet another accolade in the realm of gastronomy - it is home to award-winning beers and some of Europe's finest sparkling wines. With renowned vineyards and breweries, you are assured an experience that will delight all the senses.
Cutting-edge art, inventive cuisine, funky cultural quarters, chic sleep-spots, super-fast links to Europe
Kent boasts an array of picturesque villages, towns, cities, and seaside spots that are so captivating, it's hard to believe you're just an hour away from London in this charming English county.
Discover the expansive skies and broad horizons of Kent, a place to recharge and reconnect. The coast and countryside alone are worth the visit, featuring 350 miles of stunning shoreline peppered with idyllic sandy and shingle beaches, rolling chalk downlands, and evocative marshes. The iconic White Cliffs of Dover stand as a breath taking must-see, alongside the traditional hop gardens, oast houses, orchards, and farms that dot the landscape.
Here, history is rich but the lure of the present is as strong as the pull of the past.
Creative and culinary regeneration is rife in the coastal towns of Folkestone, Whitstable, and Deal, so you won't be hard pressed to find an arty, foodie haven to escape to.
Scratch the surface and history runs like a rich seam of chalk through Kentish districts and links to giants of art and literature are sprinkled throughout. The medieval streets of the city of Canterbury are the perfect place to get lost in the past.