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12 of the best Kent restaurants we’ve tried this year
31 December 2023Each week we bring you the county’s most honest food reviews in our Eat My Words column – here are some of our favourite venues we visited this year.
The Kent panto that could rival the Marlowe Theatre
18 December 2023Our reviewer was won over by stepsisters named Shakira and Beyonce, and even a carriage mishap couldn’t dampen the audience’s joy at a town panto.
‘Against all odds, it’s panto to be proud of’
13 December 2023We review the panto that almost didn’t make it in time for Christmas. But, as they say, the show must go on…
‘We want to come back - this place is wild!’
02 December 2023Rock band Don Broco visited a seaside town for the first time as part of their UK tour and are already making plans to come back.
‘It’s impossible to resist the silliness of it all’
29 November 2023Ridiculous puns, outrageous outfits and giant mummies – the Marlowe Theatre panto is back, and we went along to review it.
The glitz and glamour of Dubai is dazzling – but comes at a price
28 November 2023Dubai has risen from a humble fishing port to become a favourite winter hotspot for sunseekers and those wanting to indulge themselves in luxury.
The magical world of Narnia at the castle is a delight
27 November 2023We stepped into the magical world of Narnia this Christmas at a caste and it was just amazing.
We kicked off Christmas with thousands of festive lights
25 November 2023Our reporter visited a castle’s spectacular Christmas light trail on opening night to get into the festive spirit.
‘Chandeliers and three courses for £15 – is this the best value meal in the UK?’
23 November 2023In an era where eating out is increasingly expensive, we check out a restaurant where £15 gets you three courses of fine dining amid splendour.
‘I was swept away on a wave of nostalgia’
16 November 2023Our reporter is in the hotseat as he reviews game show play Quiz: The Coughing Major Millionaire Scandal.
We tried new virtual reality games room that could help revive town
09 November 2023Our reporter had a great time at a town’s new virtual reality gaming centre, where sessions cost £24.95.
‘Emergency stop led us to this forgettable boozer...’
27 October 2023The Secret Drinker was unimpressed when a problem with his train led him to this town centre pub.
‘No-one wants to see a hair sticking out of their tomato’
26 October 2023Our reviewer heads to the coast and encounters dogs in “prison”, hair in his food and one of the great underwhelming burgers.
‘The group in front lost two of their party as we went round’
21 October 2023An award-winning scare maze lives up to expectations as we braved Fort Amherst’s Halloween attraction.
The panic room ranked third best in the UK according to Tripadvisor
21 October 2023A Kent tourist attraction has been ranked as one of the best of its kind across the country.
'This tiny backstreet restaurant is a real hidden gem'
19 October 2023It may be a little off the beaten track, but our reporter says this warm and welcoming spot will richly reward those who seek it out.
How Kent’s neighbour draws in foodies with 17 Michelin stars
17 October 2023Why Hauts-de-France is celebrating a foodie moment 30 miles from the county.
‘Sorry, live music fans – pub’s departure from gigs makes perfect sense’
15 October 2023When a pub beloved for its live music was transformed into a gastropub with rooms, there was uproar. We went along to sample the new offering...
‘This is the best UK restaurant I’ve ever been to’
12 October 2023Our reporter has discovered one of Kent’s hidden gems – which he says deserves to be included in the Michelin Guide.
‘I’ve never had so much fun at the theatre’
29 September 2023A star-studded cast put on a splendidly silly show, recreating the true story of a royal heist in the Tower of London.
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