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5 hotels near great Kent breweries

From Britain’s oldest brewery to innovative microbreweries, Kent is home to a barrel-load of places proudly producing fine beer. Discover great brewery tours and places to stay with this beery-guide to Kent breaks, selected by the Good Hotel Guide.
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7 things to look forward to in 2018

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5 of the best foodie hotels in Kent

The Good Hotel Guide, Britain’s leading independent guide to hotels, have selected their top foodie hotels in Kent from their Kent collection
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5 Top Camping Tips For a Break in Kent

Deciding to take a breather from every day life on a camping trip in Kent is easy, but planning for it is another matter entirely. The Camping and Caravanning Club have put together some top hints and tips that’ll help you make the most of your camping break.
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Student must see spots in Kent

Welcome to university life! Amongst making new friends, freshers fayres and finding your feet, the start of a new terms also presents the perfect chance to explore somewhere new and exciting. Discover our top ten must-see spots for students - from castles and cathedrals, to food and drink!
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10 Kent things to look forward to in 2019

Our round-up of the newest openings, anniversary celebrations and events you really won’t want to miss out on over the course of the next 12 months.
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9 ways to Microgap in Kent

Want to escape but can’t get the time off work or fork out for a long holiday? If yes, then say hello to the microgap.
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Kent’s top Instagram locations you can reach by train

If you’re looking for the hotspots perfect for filling your feed with FOMO-inducing photos, you’re on the right track. Here are 10 of the best places you can reach by rail, if you want to photograph the Garden of England at its best.
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5 Places You Can See The White Cliffs Of Dover - Visit Kent

Check out our round-up of five alternative places to get the perfect view of the famous White Cliffs of Dover.
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May Half Term in Kent 2019

The late May Bank Holiday and Half Term has arrived and we have plenty of ideas for top family-friendly days out in Kent to keep the kids busy. From terrific trails around famous gardens, to castle capers, there are plenty of fun things to do this school holiday.
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Kent spa breaks to enjoy before you return to work

From sizzling saunas to much needed massages we’ve got some suggestions for your serene summer, so kick back and book your spa retreat today.
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Calling all the Story Sharers

Fellow Story Sharers will discover world-class galleries, towns peppered with independent shops and studios, and a jam-packed cultural events calendar on a visit to Kent this year. So, what are you waiting for? Let us craft you your very own 2020 story...
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Kent's Influencer Bucket List 2020

We could sit here all day and reel off the places you "really must visit" the next time you head out on an adventure in the glorious Garden of England, but why simply take our word for it?
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Kent's Virtual Gardens

Settle down and get ready to spot all your favourite seasonal blooms, as we bring the Garden of England into your front room.
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Behind the scenes of Kent's businesses

Whilst the gates to our favourite attractions across the county remain closed for now, there’s a hive of (socially-distant) activity taking place behind closed doors to ensure that Kent’s destinations are safe and ready to re-open when the time is right.
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Dunkirk 1940: The Making Of The Miracle

Get ready to delve deep inside the iconic White Cliffs of Dover as our friends at English Heritage take you on a virtual adventure back in time to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the famous Dunkirk evacuation this spring.
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Bringing the Garden of England to your front room

Work your way through your Kent bucket list, all from the comfort of your own home with our Virtual Kent experiences.
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10 feel good Kent photos to celebrate English Tourism Week

To mark English Tourism Week we're revisiting some of the most striking photos taken of Kent over the past year.
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Reap The Rewards in the Secret Garden of England

Whether your definition of luxury involves room service and fluffy robes in a swanky hotel suite or simply indulging in a spot of guilt-free retail therapy, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a slice of the good life right here in the Garden of England.
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21 things to tick off your 2021 Kent Bucket List

Looking ahead to a new year in The Garden of England...
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Homeschooling help in Kent

To help you manage the homeschooling load, we’ve asked our friends from across the Garden of England to share their top local learning resources.
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Kent's cultural calendar for 2021

As Kent's Turner Contemporary gallery celebrates the turn of a decade this month, we're looking ahead to an exciting year of creativity across the Garden of England in 2021.
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Staycation in West Kent

Take a deep breath and fill your lungs with the fresh country air. Feel your mind still in the lush countryside and wide-open spaces of West Kent and relax in the tranquility, calm and history of this beautiful part of the Garden of England.
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New ways to #ExperienceKent

If you’re looking for a new way to discover Kent, we’ve rounded up a whole host of partners county-wide who have a new experience, or a never-been-seen visitor offer to share with you.
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22 things to tick off your Kent bucket list in 2022

In true Visit Kent style, we’ve rounded up 22 of the very best things to add to your own bucket list for this year, to help you streamline that ever-tricky New Year’s resolution list.
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Sustainable breaks in East Kent

Enjoy coastline, city, and conscious choices on a sustainable staycation in East Kent this year.
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