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

Yesterday, 13:02 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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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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Villages in Kent: 10 of the prettiest places to go

Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Samuel Mathewson

Aylesford and the River Medway (photo: asmithers, Getty Images)

Kent has many villages that exude historical charm and a traditional village atmosphere beloved by locals and visitors. Here we pick 10 of the prettiest to explore

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Things to do in Herne Bay, Kent: A town guide

Monday, June 17, 2019 Words: Caroline Read. Pictures: Manu Palomeque

Fish and chips on the seafront never fails to please (photo: Manu Palomeque)

Sandwiched between two of Kent's trendiest towns, this peaceful little seaside resort has been overlooked for years. It's time for Herne Bay to take centre stage

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4 great outdoor volunteering opportunities in Kent

Monday, June 17, 2019 Words: Cathy White. Photos: Manu Palomeque

Billy Thompson and volunteers at The Retreat Animal Rescue (photo: Manu Palomeque)

If you love being active and out in the fresh air, there are plenty of ways you can combine both with helping your community

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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

5 things to do in Kent this weekend

Yesterday, 16:02

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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What's on in Kent in June?

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Find Foals in the forest at Bedgebury Pinetum

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

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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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Easter hunts with Cadbury at Kent's National Trust attractions

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Words: Emma Ward. Photos: National Trust Images

Photo: National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Enjoy egg hunts with a nature-based theme and Cadbury chocolate prizes at National Trust houses in Kent this Easter

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April 2019

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

Yesterday, 13:02 Words and photos: 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

12 bluebell walks in Kent with pubs along the way

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Bluebells at Scotney Castle (photo: David Aiken, Flickr, CC BY 2.0)

From the rolling Wealden countryside to small perfectly manicured gardens, there are carpets of fragrant bluebells popping up throughout Kent. We pick 12 wonderful woodland walks with pretty country pubs and cafés

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Pretty coastal walk from Walmer to Deal

Monday, March 18, 2019 Words: Caroline Millar. Photos: Manu Palomeque

Discover how the East Kent coast has fought off invasion from human and natural forces on this easy walk from Walmer to Deal

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March 2019

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