Swimming the Channel

The English Channel seems to be forever in the news for one reason or another and…

Discovering a 700-Year-Old Tearoom in New Romney

It was perfect weather for sitting in the sun and enjoying a cream tea and so…

Notable Figures of Kent and Sussex

While travelling through the rolling hills and scenic landscapes of Kent and Sussex, it is significant…

400-year-old Mystery Portrait Features in New Penshurst Place Exhibition

A centuries-old painting at Penshurst Place takes centre stage this spring as a new exhibition, ‘Who…

Dickens’ Tale of Two Cities Comes to Life in Canterbury

As regular readers will know, we’re pretty psyched about anything Charles Dickens and proud of his…

Kentish Grandmother’s Lavender Drying

I don’t know about you, but I learned so much from my Kentish Grandmothers. One from…

Tales & Trails – May Half Term Adventure at Hever Castle

This May Half Term, families are invited to step back in time and embark on a…

Dazzling Daffodils On Display At Hever Castle & Gardens

A quarter of a million daffodils will be providing a spectacular and colourful greeting for visitors…

Making a New Petroglyph in the Kent Downs

Way back in 2009 as part of my arts degree I was studying the art of…

Kent National Trust Properties at Christmas

By Lyn Funnell Some National Trust properties and gardens have a Christmas theme and we visited…