Things To Do in Kent This September

See out the summer and welcome in the new season by marking the Autumn Equinox, which falls on Wednesday 23rd September. This can be as simple as watching the sunrise (which is set to take place at the manageable hour of 6:44 am) or, if you’re not a morning person, watching the sunset instead. There are also lots of lovely organised events you can attend, including those hosted by The National Trust, along with more localised wellness experiences such as pilates, massage and more – pop us a message if you’d like some details for providers and venues near your Keepers Cottage, or take a look at our guide via the button below.   

Heritage Open Days is a nationwide initiative to get people out and exploring the local history and culture. It’s a community-led festival taking place each September to open the doors of amazing buildings and gardens (that have sometimes been closed to the public for years) and allow visitors in for free. There are also insightful talks available to attend. Many of these are located in Kent, such as the Commissioner’s House at the Historic Dockyard Chatham, and Poor Traveller’s House in Rochester. Some visits need to be pre-booked – hit the button below to explore what’s on.

Kent is known far and wide for its fishing industry and heritage, especially for shellfish varieties such as oysters, crab, lobster and whelks. September is a great time to enjoy shellfish thanks to the ‘R’ month rule and the coastal waters beginning to cool towards the end of the month. Want to get a taste of Kentish seafood? We’ve listed some of our favourite restaurants below – from casual shacks to high-end eateries. 

• Peter’s Fish Factory, Margate & Ramsgate
• Wheeler’s Oyster Bar, Whitstable
• Whistable Oyster Company, Whitstable
• Angela’s, Margate
• Buoy and Oyster, Margate
• Kebells, Broadstairs
• Rocksalt, Folkestone 
• The Rose, Deal 

And where better to stay when sampling seafood? The coast, of course.