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Pavilion Offer

Royal Ascot Pavilion offer – just £99 with this exclusive Archant code!

World-class racing, style, history and pageantry create a truly unique experience that’ll you’ll never forget. Each day commences with the Royal Procession as The Queen arrives and is concluded with the much-loved tradition of Singing Around The Bandstand.

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Presentation for The Colts & Fillies Club Maiden Hurdle at Ascot

How Ascot racecourse encourages the racegoers of the future

Jayne McWilliam talks about how Ascot Racecourse is encouraging the racegoers of the future

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The Club Room

Wedgwood and Royal Ascot: art imitating life

When the Royal Ascot Racing Club acquired the progeny of celebrated stallion Mastercraftsman, there was just one name that fit the bill.

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Investing in British horseracing

Why Betfair is racing ahead with British horseracing

In 2012, Betfair signed a landmark five-year commercial deal with British horseracing. Gerald Corbett, Betfair’s Chairman, explains more about the deal and why Betfair is so committed to investing in British racing

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Frankel racing in the QIPCO British Champions Day 2011 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes

Frankel and Royal Ascot: the success story of one of the most famous racecourses

Andrew Longmore of The Sunday Times examines the successes of one of the most talked about racehorses, Frankel

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Walks

Brockhill Country Park

Walk of the month: Saltwood stroll

This pleasant stroll leads you through tranquil Willow Wood and along peaceful lanes towards historic Saltwood and its castle.

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Brockhill Country Park

A Sandwich saunter

Enjoy a gentle stroll through Sandwich, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the UK, and an area known for its exceptional scenery and wildlife

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Restaurant Reviews

Pavilion Offer

Royal Ascot Pavilion offer – just £99 with this exclusive Archant code!

World-class racing, style, history and pageantry create a truly unique experience that’ll you’ll never forget. Each day commences with the Royal Procession as The Queen arrives and is concluded with the much-loved tradition of Singing Around The Bandstand.

Read full story »

Tom Kerridge

Chef Tom Kerridge brings his 2 Michelin Stars to The Panoramic Restaurant at Royal Ascot

The incredibly popular and loveable chef patron Tom Kerridge, who owns the extraordinary two Michelin starred Hand & Flowers pub in Marlow, is to bring his unpretentious modern British flavours featuring the best available seasonal ingredients to the Panoramic Restaurant during the Royal Meeting (Tuesday 18th – Saturday 22nd June).

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Romney Restaurant

Restaurant review: Romney Restaurant, Mote Park

Within Mote House at the heart of a luxury retirement village deep in Mote Park, the elegant Romney Restaurant is well worth seeking out for its fine food and grand setting

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Romney Restaurant

Prince's Golf Club and The Lodge at Prince's, Sandwich

With championship Links golf, versatile accommodation and a seaside location, you can also enjoy the delights of a swish new brasserie when you stay at The Lodge at Prince's

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Romney Restaurant

Tudor Park, Bearsted: tried and tested

There's something for everyone at the Tudor Park, whether you're a golf enthusiast, a fan of spa breaks or just love good food and wine

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People

Shaun Barrett, ceo of Barretts of Canterbury

Meet Shaun Barrett, ceo of Wincheap-based Barretts Digital World

Long-established family business Barretts of Canterbury has seen huge changes in its 111 years

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Rhubarb grower Tony Sunnucks

Meet the Maidstone rhubarb grower

Tony Sunnucks of Rankins Farm on why rhubarb is having a comeback in the kitchen

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Sam Deeson at The Bunker, near Canterbury

The Good Life: smallholding in Kent

Some people aren’t content with growing the odd bit of fruit or veg, they want to produce food on a much grander scale. Meet the smallholders

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Mark Deller in Boughton Aluph church

Mark Deller and The Stour Festival of Music

The Kentish musical feast takes place at Boughton Aluph Church this month

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Life TV

Recipes

Ruth Clemens' Spiced Apple Chutney Recipe

The perfect winter recipe which you can enjoy yourself or can be given as a great homemade gift...

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Enjoy a Kentish feast this Christmas

Enjoy a Kentish feast this Christmas

Kent Life has teamed up with four of our favourite chefs from 2012 to bring you an original, truly Kentish Christmas feast based on local produce. Brought to you in association for the second year running with Faversham Enterprise Partnership

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Enjoy a Kentish feast this Christmas

Fudge Sauce Recipe

A very easy recipe to create a delicious fudge sauce for any desert...

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Phil Vickery's Easy Turkey Bean Casserole

Phil shows us his useful hints and tips to creating a delicious casserole dish...

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Enjoy a Kentish feast this Christmas

Dean Edwards shows how to make gravy sauce for roast chicken

Masterchef runner up and TV chef Dean Edwards has put a dash of his best culinary skills into a selection of scrumptious, yet simple, sauces...

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Interiors

Nature-friendly flooring from Moduleo

Nature-friendly flooring from Moduleo

Following its UK launch in May, Moduleo design flooring is proud to be setting out its green credentials and environmental commitment.

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