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Cool down in these outdoor pools

Cool down in these outdoor pools

10 May 2022

As a heatwave hits the county, we take a look at the Kent pools where you can enjoy an outdoor swim.

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Raise a glass at these rooftop bars

Raise a glass at these rooftop bars

10 May 2022

Get ready for summer with an al fresco drink at some of Kent's trendy rooftop bars.

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Five places to see stunning spring flowers

Five places to see stunning spring flowers

06 April 2022

From spring gardens to plant fairs, don't miss your chance to see blooming beautiful flowers this month.

New £1.7m mining museum finally opens

New £1.7m mining museum finally opens

05 April 2022

The county’s rich mining heritage was discovered by a new generation with the long-awaited opening of Kent Mining Museum.

Dreamland opening date revealed

Dreamland opening date revealed

31 March 2022

Dreamland has announced when it will reopen its doors to thrillseekers.

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Inside the world's first multi-storey skate park

Inside the world's first multi-storey skate park

23 March 2022

We sent our reporter to check out Kent's new £17m urban sports centre that hopes to attract skaters and riders from around the world.

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How to cut the cost of a family outing using a Lotto ticket

How to cut the cost of a family outing using a Lotto ticket

23 March 2022

Swap your National Lottery ticket for money off a family day out and enjoy a fantastic outing this Mother's Day weekend.

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Dazzling daffodils: 11 stunning images at one of Kent's most picture-perfect castles

Dazzling daffodils: 11 stunning images at one of Kent's most picture-perfect castles

17 March 2022

Step out to spring in the grounds of Anne Boleyn's former home

Cheers! Hop Festival to make return

Cheers! Hop Festival to make return

16 March 2022

A popular beer festival is set to make a welcome return after a two year absence with more 20,000 visitors predicted to attend.

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New 145-mile cycling route to launch in Kent

New 145-mile cycling route to launch in Kent

16 March 2022

Cycling enthusiasts will now be able to embark on a brand new long distance tour to see the county's natural beauty

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Travel back in time at these five Kent castles

Travel back in time at these five Kent castles

09 March 2022

As Hever Castle opens its new Anne Boleyn exhibition, discover some of the county's best castles to visit this spring.

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New adventure golf course to open by summer

New adventure golf course to open by summer

08 March 2022

A new adventure golf course could open at the same time as the popular paddling pool next door, its owner has revealed.

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Kent coastline beats Dorset in beach chart

Kent coastline beats Dorset in beach chart

08 March 2022

A holiday company has ranked the county's coast the fifth best in the UK, beating holiday hotspots Dorset and Cumbria.

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£1.7m mining museum to open after delays

£1.7m mining museum to open after delays

01 March 2022

A museum dedicated to Kent's mining heritage will finally open its doors this Easter after the project was dogged by delays.

Museum reopens after two-year refurb

Museum reopens after two-year refurb

11 February 2022

Just in time for half term, the Powell-Cotton Museum is back with a new visitor experience

Half term fun this February across Kent

Half term fun this February across Kent

08 February 2022

From outdoor trails to diving discoveries and stream trains to white witches - it's all on this half term in Kent. Here's our guide to what's on:

What's on in Kent 2022

What's on in Kent 2022

03 February 2022

From festivals and fairs, to live music, outdoor entertainment and family fun, here's our guide to the events due to come to Kent in 2022.

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Popular boat service returns for half-term

Popular boat service returns for half-term

02 February 2022

A boat service to the capital is returning for two days in the half-term.

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Drop everything for these winter wonders

Drop everything for these winter wonders

02 February 2022

Snowdrops are set to spring up across the county. We've found seven super spots to spy them in Kent this month...

Five venues in prestigious top gastropubs list

Five venues in prestigious top gastropubs list

27 January 2022

A number of the county's top eateries have been named in a list of Britain's top gastropubs, published this week.

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