Blog - Explore Kent

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children walking together

If you are stuck for things to do, why not venture to one of Kent’s many playgrounds which offer hours of outdoor fun. We have taken a look at our top five play zones for the little ones, in and aroun...

Kent supports a wonderful diversity of wild bees. Of UK’s 270 species of wild bee, at least 160 of these species have been recorded in Kent.

As a county, Kent supports 42 different species of butterfly - 70% of the UK‘s total 60 butterfly species. Some of these beautiful insects are nationally rare or vulnerable, which places great importa...

Kite surfer kites on the beach

Did you know that Ramsgate is one of the hottest destinations in the UK for watersports? With its sandy beaches, waterfront eateries and kitesurfing championships!

Many of us have been given the opportunity to enjoy and explore the great British outdoors. With most of us having a newfound love for the outdoors, but this also means the countryside has been pushed...

Insect life is reaching its most active as we pass the midsummer point. It is a perfect time to appreciate and look out for some of Kent’s special pollinators.

summer reading challenge

Get ready for Wild World Heroes, this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, arriving online and in Kent Libraries this summer from Saturday 10 July to Saturday 11 September 2021.

Kent is packed full of wonderful walks in the town, country and coast, as well as a huge selection of walker-friendly tearooms, pubs and restaurants to enj0y after your summer walks to cool down and have a cold one and a bite to eat!

It is nearly official British Summertime, so that means one thing.... spending the foreseeable future outside enjoying the weather, nature and wildlife, walks and of course the pub gardens! We want to...

Kent has a special relationship with bees which makes World Bee Day 2021 extra important to our county. The bees, it seems, like being here...

As we move into the warmer months, the number of insects around increases. So what kind of creatures can you expect to see this May.

Paddle boarding at sunset in kent

Jo from Paddle Cabin, a new business venture on the River Medway, talks about why paddle boarding makes her happy and how it has helped her mental health.

The great migration, did you know there are countless examples of animals migrating and our pollinators do this more commonly than you might think.

Find out what wild swimming is all about, the health benefits and some ideal and beautiful locations in Kent of where to give it a go!

Kent is a particularly important and diverse county for pollinators, with a number of rare and threatened species calling it home. This has encouraged a range of pollinator (and pollinator related) pr...

Higham Marshes Cycling

Active Travel means using the car less for local journeys and instead walking or cycling. Find out what tools we have to help you start thinking about making small changes today.

Hythe Canal

Ever wondered about some of the history behind why the Royal Military Canal was built? Did you know that there is an identical canal that was built for the same purpose over the English Channel in Bel...

Bluebell flowers in woodland

With finally a light at the end of the tunnel, we are sure everyone is looking forward to spring as much as we are! One of our favourite things about Spring is the beautiful seasonal changes that occu...

One in every 3 mouthfuls of food we eat depends on pollinators. Strawberries, coffee, tomatoes, apples, almonds and chocolate. These are just some of the very long list of foods that we wouldn’t have ...

Hemsted Forest

Discover why walking in winter is great for the mind, body and soul as well as learning about the art of forest bathing. Visit your local woods, forest or green space and give it a go!

Learn where pollinators go during the winter months, there is still a lot we don’t know about where our pollinators go during the winter because it’s generally the adults that are most well studied as...

Folkestone Shells

I thought I should introduce myself as the newest member of the Explore Kent team, hey I'm Pippa, by sharing with you a little bit about where I am in Kent and how I've been exploring my hometown duri...

It is without any doubt that all of us will be struggling with something at the moment. Whether it be with stress, anxiety over the unknown, frustration. Now more than ever we should be looking toward...

Find out why Nordic Walking is fast becoming a popular activity, with a real life inspirational story. Plus why the real appeal of Nordic walking is that it is very versatile, it can be adapted to sui...

holly bush

Winter can be a very difficult time for wildlife, with plummeting temperatures and scarce food. So we want to share with you some really fun and easy ways to give the wildlife a helping hand. Whether ...