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The Cranbrook Literature Festival is back this year having been Covid postponed last September. The event takes place on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th September bringing children and adult authors, poetry, creative writing workshops, discussion, and competitions to Cranbrook. The Cranbrook Literature Festival is a two-day, biennial event held to celebrate Cranbrook’s literary heritage and
Come and join us in Cranbrook this September for Cranfest 2021 ! Cranbrook Music Festival begins on the evening of Friday 3rd September and continues all day on Saturday 4th September. There will be an amazing array of different artists playing throughout plus local school bands and, with the exception of the two headline
Celebrate the Best of British Live Music by the Seaside ! The Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival has announced a series of headline concerts on an outdoor stage on the beachside South Lawn of the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea from 26th to 30th August 2021. There are limited tickets available, so
The annual Battle of Britain held at Headcorn Aerodrome this Summer will feature the Spitfire Diamond Nine Planes and the striking Silver Spitfire. Organisers have announced that planes including these will be soaring through Kent’s skies during Spitfire Diamond Nine! The Battle of Britain celebration of the British WW2 victory in the skies of the
With many restrictions lifting this week, many of Kent’s parks, attractions, take aways and pubs are finally re-opening their doors. But where can we go in Kent? We’ve put together a list of great places to visit across the county. Hop Farm Family Park The Hop Farm is Kent’s iconic and historic landmark. Featuring the world’s
Time to get together for a picnic this Spring. Now that we are able to meet in a group of 6 or with another household outside, its time to enjoy the Spring sunshine. Whilst we can’t eat in just yet, picnics are the perfect substitute! So make up your hamper or look out for take
With the gradual easing of lock down restrictions in the coming weeks, we are planning ahead for Easter! There are some great places to visit in West Sussex this Spring, many with large outdoor spaces and social distancing rules in place. Staunton Country Park With 3 family friendly nature trails and a 1,000 acres
Now is a great time to explore the historical architecture on your doorstep. Throughout the Weald, we are fortunate to have a variety of stunning Castles, Clock Towers, Towers and houses all over Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey. Whilst many may still be closed to visitors for the next few months, most have open grounds
Are you missing being able to see animals in our wildlife and safari parks across the South East? Everybody loves animals, especially children but sadly we’ve not had many opportunities to visit in recent times. Whilst we can’t see the animals in person this half term, we can still get up close and find out
Lockdown walks in the South East Looking for lockdown walks in the South East ? As 2021 gets underway, its important to stay local and adhere to national guidelines. Luckily there are plenty of stunning locations across the South East to walk around during lockdown. Now is a great time to explore the countryside
It’s fair to say that Covid-19 restrictions have turned our working culture upside-down. Lockdown has proven that employees can be just as productive remotely as they can in the office. However, working from home can lead to isolation and loneliness, as many of us are deprived of the human contact we crave and the comradery
Everything feels a little different this year. However, it can be fun finding new ways to celebrate the season while keeping yourself and others safe. We’ve loved exploring all the fun activities still available to enjoy this Halloween across Kent and Sussex, and we hope you do too! Wicked ways to be spooked! Penshurst Place
Autumn is a truly stunning season as we watch the leaves turn from green to golden yellow and red. As Government guidelines continue to encourage us to stay apart, where better to do this than across some of Kent and Sussex’s most secluded beauty spots. Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside! For
No one deserves a pat on the back more than those who’ve been stuck indoors with young children during lockdown! Over the past four months, we’ve learnt to become expert bakers, den makers, painters and of course skilled influencers and negotiators. Suffice to say, it’s been challenging at times! As we emerge from lockdown and
In a recent post, we explored eateries across Kent and Sussex who were participating in the latest ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme, as part of the Government’s £5bn support initiative to sustain jobs and aid economic recovery across the hospitality and tourism sectors. As part of the deal, the Chancellor also announced a six-month
As the saying goes, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch”. Except during August 2020 that is! Since the Chancellor unveiled the “Eat Out to Help Out” scheme to boost the hospitality sector following the national re-opening of pubs and restaurants on 4th July, we’ve been on the look-out for participating venues across Kent
Watch your favourite shows online It may not be quite the same as getting dressed up for an evening at the theatre, or enjoying some popcorn and fizzy drinks at your local cinema. But it has been great to see so many venues and artists adapting their programmes to online audiences. It’s safe to say
For 12 weeks we’ve been cooking, baking and barbecuing our way through lockdown, but with restrictions finally easing, we can take a break and treat ourselves once more. Whether it’s fine dining, street food or a trip to the pub, let’s find out where the best food and drink places are to explore in Kent.