The most beautiful National Trust attractions to visit in Kent

Known for its beer brewing oast houses, golden countryside and chalky cliffs by the sea, Kent is packed with spectacular National Trust sites you can visit this summer.

Dubbed the 'Garden of England,' it stretches all the way from Greater London and the River Thames, through Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the English Channel and the North Sea.

Home to famous landmarks, it's a wonderful place to add to your staycation list, where you can visit the likes of Canterbury Cathedral, fun seaside towns like Margate and Ramsgate, the iconic White Cliffs of Dover and picturesque Folkestone.

This sunny home county also boasts some of Britain’s best orchards, hop gardens and vineyards - which have made it a hotspot for terrific pubs and wine-tasting tours. With its fertile soil, great transport links and, above all, stunning landscapes, is it any surprise that Kent is home to a wealth of stately homes, their gardens and a handful of historic castles?

To show you why Kent is an excellent place to visit during the warmer months, we thought we'd take a look at its best National Trust properties to inspire your next trip.

From Churchill’s stately home to a Kentish barn-cum-theatre, check out the most wonderful National Trust attractions in Kent.