The county has been paying tribute to the fallen on Armistice Day.

Kent fell silent at 11am today as those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom were honoured and remembered across Kent.

Several towns across the county held church services, street parades and laid wreaths at memorials where they tribute to those who have put their lives on the line throughout conflicts in our history.

In Maidstone, Leeds Castle put on a “beautiful and moving display” by projecting large poppies on the historic building.

Bosses at Leeds Castle posted on X (formally Twitter): “On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, we will remember them.

“Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.”

In Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone, There was a short service of commemoration at the Battle of Britain Memorial.

After the service, visitors were able to explore the museum’s displays, exhibitions and artefacts dedicated to those on the front line.

Elsewhere in the town, stone poppies were on display at Folkestone beach.

In Chatham, The Dockyard's annual service Armistice Day Commemoration Service returned.

The service, which took place at one of Kent's most notable wartime locations, began at the site's National Destroyer Memorial, beside the HMS Cavalier, and visitors were invicted to lay their own tributes.

Meanwhile, at St Mary’s Church, Swanley, the annual parade took place in the town centre and ended at the War Memorial on the grounds of St Mary’s Church.

Local groups including the Sea Cadets, Army Cadets and Brownies took part in the parade.

Police in the county also paid tribute to the fallen soldiers and posted pictures online of poppies surrounding the Kent Police badge.

Furthermore, Southeastern is offering free travel to London Terminals today to all veterans, military personnel and Royal British Legion fundraisers who are attending the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph.

Free travel will also be offered to and from any Remembrance service on November 12 (tomororow).