'The Garden of England' home county near south London crowned as UK's best
One of south London's closest home counties nicknamed 'The Garden of England' has been crowned the best in the UK.
Kent was named by The Telegraph as the UK's top Home County, with data compiled across 40 categories from the number of Blue Flag Beaches to its pubs and walking spots.
Kent is often referred to as 'The Garden of England', with plenty of green spaces to walk as well as its many beaches, being located on the south eastern edge of England.
Kent is often referred to as 'The Garden of England', with plenty of green spaces to walk. (Image: Beth Huskin)
Kent was ranked as the best home county overall, as well as being the best for history and culture, and the third best for natural wonders and luxuries.
With six Blue Flag Beaches stretching across the Kent Coast, along with popular attractions like Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Hever Castle, this home county has much to offer.
There are six Blue Flag Beaches stretching across the Kent Coast. (Image: Tourism at Thanet District Council)
Not to mention Kent is always well situated if you're looking to travel to France via ferry from Dover or Eurotunnel from Folkestone for a day trip across the English Channel.
Kent was also scored high on account of being the only home county with a World Heritage site – Canterbury, where you'll find a whopping 27 historic buildings run by English Heritage.
Kent was also scored high on account of being the only home county with a World Heritage site – Canterbury. (Image: Canterbury Connected)
Foodies can also find plenty of places to satisfy their cravings, from oysters at Whitstable to drinking beer in Faversham, home to the original brewery of Shepherd Neame.
Foodies can also find plenty of places to satisfy their cravings, from oysters at Whitstable to drinking beer in Faversham. (Image: Instagram user @emmaslittlewanderings)
If you're looking for a country pub to visit on a tour of Kent, The Rose Inn in the village of Wickhambreaux came highly recommended.
This quaint country pub dates back to 1300 and offers all the old charm with Kentish hops, wooden beams and an open fire during the colder months.
If you're looking for a country pub to visit on a tour of Kent, The Rose Inn in the village of Wickhambreaux came highly recommended. (Image: Google)
If it's food you're looking for, the best rated restaurant in the country was over in Margate, known for its popular beach, Old Town and Turner Art Gallery.
Angela's, with a seasonally changing menu and vegan-friendly options, also has a highly coveted Michelin Green Star. (Image: Angela's)
Here you'll find Angela's, with a seasonally changing menu and vegan-friendly options, which also has a highly coveted Michelin Green Star.
The best walk in Kent was named as the Kentish North Downs, with the circular Wye Downs Walk offering views of Devil's Kneading Trough.
Unsurprisingly Kent's best view was hailed as the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, famously referred to in Vera Lynn's iconic wartime song, with views of the English Channel and Dover Castle.
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