The Best May Bank Holiday Getaways in Kent 2026

When the double May bank holiday weekends come around, Kent is the perfect place to do a getaway with tons of choose from, including great foodie destinations like Deal, beach trips and plenty of walks.

Have a look at our best suggestions for the May bank holidays below.

1. The Woolpack Inn - Broadstairs

Location: Woolpack inn, Church Ln, Warehorne, Ashford TN26 2LL
Style: Historic inn in the heart of Kent
Tripadvisor rating: ★★★★★ 4.8 / 5

Why stay: A sister pub of the incredible Radnor Arms in Folkestone, The Woolpack Inn is a hidden gem in Warehorne. With a limited number of quaint rooms, the pub serves incredible food and is a prime location for spring walking.

One of the quaint rooms a the Woolpack Inn

2. The Leicester Arms - Penshurst

Location: High Street, Penshurst TN11 8BT
Style: Historic coaching inn with modern country style
Tripadvisor rating: ★★★★★ 4.6 / 5
Awards: AA 4-Star Inn Rating 2023, Good Pub Guide Recommended 2024

Why stay:
Opposite the gates of Penshurst Place, this 16th-century inn offers roaring fires, hearty food, and rooms with roll-top baths and soft lighting. Expect seasonal menus, Kentish ales and that intimate pub-at-Christmas atmosphere.

A hidden gem: The Leicester Arms in Penshurst

3. The Rose - Deal

Location: 91 High Street, Deal CT14 6ED
Style: Design-led boutique seaside hotel
Tripadvisor rating: ★★★★★ 4.5 / 5
Awards:Sunday Times Travel “Best Coastal Hotels in the UK 2024”, Michelin Guide Recommended Stay

Why stay: The Rose is one of the smartest Easter getaways on the Kent coast - a stylish boutique hotel on Deal’s High Street, a short stroll from the beach and pier. It reopened in 2018 as a hotel, bar and restaurant, and has become a popular pick for design-conscious weekenders looking for a spring seaside break with good food and easy access to the town’s independent shops and seafront.

The Rose in Deal is The Kent Tourist’s favourite

4. Duke of Cumberland - Whitstable

Location: High Street, Whitstable CT5 1AP
Style: Historic pub with boutique bedrooms
Tripadvisor rating: ★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5

Why stay: In the centre of Whitstable, just moments from the coastline, the Duke of Cumberland is a laid-back Easter base for travellers who want a pub stay with proper seaside character. The property dates back to 1867 and now offers eight boutique bedrooms, a courtyard, dining, and a location that puts you close to the beach, harbour and independent shops. It’s also family-friendly, with dogs welcome in the bar and courtyard areas.

The fantastic exterior of the Duke of Cumberland

The fantastic kitchen at The Pig in Canterbury

5. The Pig at Bridge Place - Canterbury

Location: Bourne Park Road, Bridge, Canterbury CT4 5BH
Style: Rustic luxury country house hotel
Tripadvisor rating: ★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5
Awards:The Times “Best 100 British Hotels 2024”, Condé Nast Traveller “Readers’ Choice Top 20 UK Hotels 2023”

Why stay: THE PIG-at Bridge Place is one of Kent’s most distinctive countryside stays - a 17th-century red-brick hideaway with cosy corners, characterful rooms and one of the best-known kitchen-garden dining concepts in the county. It sits just outside Canterbury, making it easy to combine a rural Easter break with city exploring, vineyard visits and spring walks.

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