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Kent walking guide: 9 beautiful routes

Friday, August 9, 2019

We've selected some beautiful countryside and town walks in Kent (photo: asmithers, Getty Images)

From rambles through the Kent Downs to pretty village walks and urban strolls, this guide to some of Kent's prettiest walking routes is essential for the intrepid adventurer

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Giant '99' ice cream to celebrate Dreamland Margate 99th anniversary

Monday, August 5, 2019

A giant ice cream was created along with 99 free ice creams being given out on the day to celebrate the 99th anniversary and countdown to 100 years of the park

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Paws on the shore: Readers' dog photos

Monday, August 5, 2019 Words: Sarah Sturt. Photos: Kent Life readers

'This is Ralph, our two-year-old standard wire-haired daschund. He's so lazy we have to practically drag him out for a walk but once he's at the beach, he loves digging in the sand. We particularly like Botany Bay as it's so clean and reminds us of Europe. Words and photo by Manu Palomeque'

The response to a request for photos of your dog at the beach was phenomenal. Meet some of Kent Life readers' four-legged friends

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A town guide to Broadstairs

Monday, August 5, 2019 Words: Caroline Read. Pictures: Manu Palomeque

Broadstairs' main beach is the magnificent, family friendly horseshoe-shaped Viking Bay (photo: Manu Palomeque)

It's like nowhere else in Kent and its seven sandy bays make it the perfect location for a summer staycation. Let's bask in the beauty and character of Broadstairs

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Rediscovering Walmer Castle and Gardens

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Words: Jack Watkins. Photos: Manu Palomeque and English Heritage

Walmer Castle has been the official residence of the of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports since 1709 (photo: Manu Palomeque)

A £2.3m project at Walmer Castle has resulted in the restoration of a lost glen, created by William Pitt the Younger and his niece Lady Hester Stanhope

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Wildlife

Boat trips and punting in Kent: 8 of the best to try

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Try our pick of some of Kent's best boat trips: With everything from a wildlife spotting jaunt down the Stour to a jetboat adventure on the Medway, there's something for everyone

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How to enjoy May at Kent's National Trust sites

Thursday, April 25, 2019 Words: Emma Ward. Photos: National Trust Images/David Sellman

The Bluebell Bank in May at Emmetts Garden (photo: National Trust Images/David Sellman)

From a gentle stroll to admire the flowers to expert-led walks, there's something for every May garden fan to enjoy

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May 2019

How you can help protect Polhill Bank

Monday, April 9, 2018 Words by: Ray Lewis. Pictures by: Kent Wildlife Trust

Remote Polhill Bank is our oldest and most treasured nature reserve and now you can help secure the future for its precious wildlife

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April 2018

8 of the prettiest Kent wildlife reserves you can enter for free

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 Words by: Ray Lewis

Bough Beech nature reserve (photo: Chris Moncrieff)

If you are planning a staycation this summer, then why not discover the real Kent - unspoilt countryside, coastline and hidden beauty spots?

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July 2017

Historic trees in Kent

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Words by: Thomas Pakenham. Illustrations by: Kezia Harrington

The Fredville Oak, known as 'Majesty', is in the woods of a private estate at Nonington, near Canterbury and around 600 years old

An historian who wrote a book devoted to dendrology in Britain and Ireland has revisited some of the magnificent specimens to retell their stories

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July 2017

Events

What's on in Kent in August?

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Enjoy the wonderful Sandwich Festival this Bank Holiday Weekend

Our selection of top events and diary dates for this month in Kent

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Ad Feature What you can expect at the first Fresh: Art Fair at Ascot

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Peregrine Study, by Jim Starr, at Paragon

With Fresh: Art Fair at Ascot fast approaching, we ask co-founder Anthony Wardle what we can expect

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5 things to do in Kent this weekend

Monday, June 24, 2019

Mac DeMarco will be playing at Margate's Dreamland this weekend (photo: mauwf, Flickr, CC BY 2.0)

If you're wondering what's on this weekend in Kent, we have picked five exciting events that we're sure you'll love!

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10 of the best summer festivals in Kent

Monday, May 20, 2019 Words: Caroline Read. Photos: Manu Palomeque and courtesy of the events organisers

Award-winning new music festival Black Deer is a three-day celebration of Americana and country music (photo: Carolina Faruolo)

If you love live music, good food and fun in the sunshine, here's our guide to some of Kent's best music festivals this summer

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Exciting food festival coming to Lullingstone Castle

Thursday, April 25, 2019

The Food Fest at Lullingstone Castle (photo: Alan Graham)

Visit the grounds of the historical Kentish manor house this summer for The Food Fest, a two day festival of food, music and fun

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Walks

Kent walking guide: 9 beautiful routes

Friday, August 9, 2019

From rambles through the Kent Downs to pretty village walks and urban strolls, this guide to some of Kent's prettiest walking routes is essential for the intrepid adventurer

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A pretty walk on the Hucking Estate

Monday, July 29, 2019 Words: Caroline Millar. Photos: Clive Steward

The Hucking Estate is one of the Woodland Trust's ‘top 10 woods for bluebells’ (photo: Clive Steward)

Enjoy a gentle walk through the Hucking Estate exploring stunning flora and fauna supported by ancient woodland and chalk grassland

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Kent walk: An urban walk along the Pent stream in Folkestone

Monday, June 24, 2019 Words and photos: Caroline Millar

This Folkestone Triennial artwork marks the 'lost' River Pent (photo: Caroline Millar)

Enjoy a short urban walk rather than a country stroll this month, as we follow the course of the ancient Pent stream

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Kent walk: Explore the Elham Valley Way

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Bourn Park, Bridge - Elham Valley Way (photo: ExploreKent, Flickr)

Walking through the delightful valley of Elham is an absolute treat. Enter an oasis of peace and quiet with a whole array of shops and pubs in Elham at the end

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Margate walk: from waste land to Dreamland

Thursday, April 25, 2019 Words: Caroline Millar. Photos: Manu Palomeque

'...you can keep the Costa Brava, I'm telling ya mate I'd rather have a day down Margate...' Chas and Dave (photo: Manu Palomeque)

Explore the highs of the great British seaside resort on a day trip to Margate

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May 2019

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