Sutton Vale Country Park

You might have heard the moniker 'Garden of England' for the county of Kent, and it's a right fitting one as England's oldest county has 180 of the green green things, including the famed ones of Lullingstone Castle at Dartford. The closest gardens to Sutton Vale Holiday Park are less than three miles away at Walmer Castle. The little towns of Deal and Sandwich are a short drive from the park, as is Dover, famed for its ferries, its castle and its chalky white cliffs. Also recommended is a look at nearby Ramsgate with its marina, waterfront and beach; Broadstairs, with peaceful harbour at which to picnic, and Margate, in its scenic setting with many restaurants and bars. If you'd rather investigate local heritage when on hol, you're in the right place, as Kent has more castles and historic houses than any other English region. Local highlights include Canterbury, with cathedral, castle and some of the oldest Gothic and Romanesque architecture in the land; a puff on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, and beastly fun at Port Lympne Reserve. Activities nearby include horse riding a mile away, golf five miles away and the Betteshanger Country Park cycling track, within three miles.