Some of the free entry places in England that you can visit without paying for a ticket – all you need is the knowledge

English Free Entry Attractions, Heritage Sites, Events,
Museums, Galleries. Listed by County.

Kent - England

There are 19 free entry listings in Kent

Map of the counties of England CLICK HERE

Ashford Borough Museum
The Church Yard, Ashford
Kent, TN23 1QC

31 Mar-1 Nov, daily, 1000-1300.

Admission is free.

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Biddenden Vineyards & Cider Works
Little Whatmans, Gribble Bridge Lane
Biddenden, Kent, TN27 8DF

Situated in the Kent countryside, Biddenden Vineyards has achieved great success in making wine and traditional apple cider.

Admission & wine tasting is free.

Tel: 01580 291 726
Fax: 01580 291 933

Visit Website

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Bromley Museum
The Priory, Church Hill
Orpington, Kent, BR6 0HH

All year, Sun-Fri, 1300-1700, Sat 1000-1700.
1 Nov-31 Mar, closed on Sun, Bank Hols

Admission is free.

Tel: 01689 - 873826

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Canterbury Royal Museum, Art Gallery & Buffs Regimental Museum
18 High Street, Canterbury
Kent, CT1 2RA

All year, daily except Sun, 1000-1700.
Closed Good Friday and Christmas period

Admission is free.

Tel: 01227 - 452747
Fax: 01227 - 455047

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Chart Gunpowder Mills
Westbrook Walk, Faversham
Kent, ME13 8NS

Chart Gunpowder Mills, are the oldest of their kind in the world. Explosives manufacture began in Faversham in the 16th century and by 1900 it was the main centre of the UK industry, with plants producing gunpowder, TNT and dynamite. Within 35 years all the factories had closed but one gunpowder mill was left - at Chart Mills.

Easter - End October; Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays; 1400 - 1700

Admission is free.

Tel: 01795 534 542
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Dartford Borough Museum
Market Street, Dartford
Kent, DA1 1EU

Open All year, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 1230-1730,
Sat, 0900-1300, 1400-1700.
Closed Easter (9-12 Apr), 25 Dec.

Admission is free.

Tel: 01322 224739

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Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History
Hempton Road, Fakenham
Kent, NR21 7LA

1 May-2 Sep, Thu, 1030-1530.

Admission is free.

Tel: 01328 863150

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Folkestone Library, Museum and Art Gallery
2 Grace Hill, Folkestone
Kent, CT20 1HD

Open all year, Mon, Tue, Thu, 0930-1800,
Wed, Sat, 0930-1700, Fri, 0930-1900, Sun, 1000-1600.
Closed 9, 11,12 Apr, 25-17 Dec, 1 Jan.

Admission is free.

Tel: 01303 - 256710
Fax: 01303 - 256710

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The Friars
Aylesford Priory, Aylesford
Kent, ME20 7BX

Junction 6 from M20
Follow signs to 'The Friars'
Junction 3 from M2 (B229)
Follow signs to 'The Friars'

Carmelite Friars at Aylesford Priory invite you to share the peace and tranquillity of the priory, which is a place of pilgrimage and a retreat centre. You are welcome to find peace in the priory gardens where you can picnic.

The Chapels, some modern and some medieval, contain wonderful works of art. You can also visit the shop, tea room and pottery.

Open all year

Admission is free.

Tel: 01622 717 272
Fax: 01622 715 575
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Guesthouse available
providing bed and breakfast or half or full board.

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Herne Bay Museum and Gallery
12 William Street, Herne Bay
Kent, CT6 5EJ

Admission is free.

Tel: 01227 367368
Fax: 01227 742560

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Hythe Local History Room
Oaklands, 1 Stade Street
Hythe, Kent, CT21 6BG

Open all year except Sun, Mon, 0930-1800,
Tue-Thu, 0930-1700, Fri, 0930-1900, Sat, 0930-1600.
Closed Good Fri (9 Apr), 24-25 Dec, 1 Jan.

Admission is free.

Tel: 01303 266152/3
Fax: 01303 262912

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New Hall Museum
New Hall Close, Dymchurch
Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0LF

This old court room, built in the 1570's contains local maps and charts and exhibits found on the Romney Marsh.

Admission is free.

Tel: 01303 873897
Fax: 01303 874788

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Old Brook Pumping Station
The Brook, Solomon's Road
Chatham, Kent, ME4 4LA

6 Jan-28 Dec, Tue, 1930-2130, Sat, 0930-1330.
Closed 25 Dec

Admission is free.

Tel: 01634 842059

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Sevenoaks Library Gallery and Museum
Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane
Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1LQ

Open all year, Mon-Wed, Fri, 0930-1730, Thu, 0930-1900,
Sat, 0900-1700.
Closed Easter (9-12 Apr), 24-26 Dec, 1 Jan.

Admission is free.

Tel: 01732 452384
Fax: 01732 742682

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Sittingbourne Heritage Museum
67 East Street, Sittingbourne
Kent, ME10 4BQ

3 Apr-31 Oct, Sat, 1000-1600.

Admission is free.

Tel: 01795 423215

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Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum
The Airfield, Manston Road
Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 5DF

2 Jan-31 Mar, daily, 1000-1600;
1 Apr-30 Sep, daily, 1000-1700;
1 Oct-31 Dec, daily, 1000-1600.
Closed 25-27 Dec, 1Jan.

Admission is free.

Tel: 01843 821940
Fax: 01843 821940

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Tenterden Vineyard
Smallhythe, Tenterden
Kent, TN30 7NG

Tenterden Vineyard, established in 1977 and now, home of 'English Wines Group plc' produces a wide range of award winning red, white and sparkling wines. Visitors are free to stroll at their leisure through the various attractions they have to offer: The Wine and Gift Shop, The Plant Centre, The Grapevine Bistro, The Beautiful Herb Garden, The Children's Play Area, Free Wine tasting is available all year round.

Open Daily 1000 - 1700

Admission is free.

A charge is made for the guided tour of the winery.
Guided tour: Adult £4, Child £1 (under 12s free)

Tel: 01580 763 033
Fax: 01580 765 333
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Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery
Civic Centre, Mount Pleasant
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1JN

Open all year, Mon-Sat, 0930-1700,
Sun, 1000-1600.
Closed Good Fri and Bank Holiday Mondays.

Admission is free.

Tel: 01892 554171

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Whitstable Museum and Gallery
Oxford Street, Whitstable
Kent, CT5 1DB

2 Jan-30 Jun, daily except Sun, 1000-1600;
4 Jul-29 Aug, Mon- Sat, 1000-1600, Sun, 1300-1600;
1 Sep-31 Dec, daily except Sun, 1000-1600.
Closed Good Fri, Christmas period.

Admission is free.

Tel: 01227 276998
Fax: 01227 772379

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