Towns & Villages
10 good reasons to visit Margate
April 20th 2012
The arrival of the Turner Contemporary and development of the fabulous Old Town has given this seaside town a much-needed boost and it’s once again a must-visit destination
Spotlight on: The Medway Towns
April 20th 2012
The Medway Towns lie clustered around the estuary of the River Medway, and running through the middle of them is Watling Street, the Roman Road from Dover to London. It’s a large area and one full of historical importance and interest
Spotlight on: The Medway Towns
April 20th 2012
The Medway Towns lie clustered around the estuary of the River Medway, and running through the middle of them is Watling Street, the Roman Road from Dover to London. It’s a large area and one full of historical importance and interest
Spotlight on: St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe
April 20th 2012
What’s it like to take a summer break in ‘First Light Country?’ Kent Life asked two holiday professionals to give us in insider’s perspective
10 good reasons for visiting Paddock Wood
March 21st 2012
With strong hop farming connections and plenty to see and visit in and around the Paddock Wood area, this oast-rich region is always fascinating
Take a break in Sandwich
March 21st 2012
Springtime in Sandwich is a magical time, when the Secret Gardens are in bloom, the Cattle Market is bustling, and the boats on the quay bob and sway on the River Stour. Come and rejuvenate your senses in this medieval gem
Fabulous Faversham
March 21st 2012
Laurence Young, manager of the Faversham Enterprise Partnership, gives a unique insight into a very special town currently undergoing a dramatic renaissance
Ten good reasons to visit Orpington
February 27th 2012
With excellent shopping, sporting and leisure facilities, this suburban town also has an ancient history, strong links with Darwin and a wealth of green spaces.
The Kentish Kingdom of the Weald
February 27th 2012
With the days getting longer and a hint of spring in the air, why not kick off the winter blues with a weekend away in Kent's historic and green heartland - the wonderful Weald
Tonbridge School and its role in the local community
February 22nd 2012
Tonbridge has many natural advantages – its history, river setting, sportsground, great transport links – but it also plays host to a famous boys’ boarding school that engages with the whole community
Ashford and its villages
January 16th 2012
Surrounded by lovely villages and countryside, Ashford is rated as one of fastest growing towns between London and the continent
Spotlight on Tunbridge Wells
January 16th 2012
Why not celebrate Valentine’s day with your partner by staying in Tunbridge Wells for a romantic weekend – especially as this month marks 250 years since the death of Beau Nash the original ‘party animal?’
10 good reasons to visit Maidstone
January 16th 2012
With a river running through it, a wealth of historic streets and buildings and some of the best shopping in the south east, our county town is always worth a visit
Home & Away – living in France and Kent
December 22nd 2011
Cranbrook couple Neil and Sally Chalmers tell us why they believe they have the best of both worlds owning a home in both Kent and France
Bromley in the spotlight
December 20th 2011
Only 16 minutes by train from central London, with sublime shopping facilities, plenty of parks and on the brink of an exciting regeneration project, Bromley has everything you could want and more
Kent Village of the Year
December 20th 2011
Fiercely contested and proudly won, the annual Village of the Year competition has revealed Elham as the overall champion for 2011
10 Good Reasons to visit Beckenham, Kent
December 5th 2011
Once a small village in almost completely rural surroundings, now a thriving cosmopolitan town, Beckenham today combines plenty of green spaces and fine old buildings with great facilities for families and a wide range of shops and restaurants
Spotlight on Tunbridge Wells, Kent
December 2nd 2011
Tunbridge Wells is a majestic town of hills and elegant buildings offering an excellent choice of individual shops, theatres, restaurants and bars
10 Good Reasons to visit Beckenham, Kent
November 25th 2011
Once a small village in almost completely rural surroundings, now a thriving cosmopolitan town, Beckenham today combines plenty of green spaces and fine old buildings with great facilities for families and a wide range of shops and restaurants
Spotlight on Canterbury, Kent
November 24th 2011
With the finest cathedral in England, great shopping and a new world-class theatre, Canterbury is an exhilarating city with an incredible history
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