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A Merry Kentish Twixmas

The days between Christmas and New Year can feel like a blur – a time when you’re full of cheese but not ready for sales shopping. If you’re looking to escape the sofa and make the most of Kent’s incredible offerings and support independent local businesses, here are five great ways to spend the “Twixmas” period while avoiding the Boxing Day sale shopping crowds.

Decadence on your doorstep: Seafood Boss delivers luxury shellfish platters across the UK

A new delivery service is making it easier than ever to enjoy restaurant-quality, decadent seafood from the comfort of your home. Offering a wide selection of freshly sourced succulent shellfish, and gourmet accompaniments, this innovative service promises to bring everyone together for the theatre of a seafood banquet.

Ice Cream Yule Log is THE Kentish Christmas dessert showstopper

Kent’s favourite ice cream parlour, Bears Ice Cream Imaginarium has unveiled a limited-edition Ice Cream Yule Log alongside an exclusive range of creative festive ice cream flavours, guaranteed to bring the wow-factor to any festive table.

Folkestone Harbour Announces Expanded Wünder Harbour Bavarian Weekenders for 2024    

Lederhosen and Tyrolean hats at the ready!  After an incredibly successful inaugural first year in 2023, Folkestone Harbour is proud to announce that it is bringing back Wünder Harbour; its own twist on the much-loved Bavarian holiday that promises to…

Cheers to Family Fun at Kent Life’s Hops ‘n’ Harvest Festival  

The fabulous Kent Life Hops ‘n’ Harvest Festival is bringing all the family fun to round off the summer season.  With a truly authentic festini’ atmosphere and featuring a variety of live and local music, the festival takes place on the 7th and…

Entry to the Taste of Kent Awards is now open! 

On Friday 12th January the nationally acknowledged Taste of Kent Awards (TOKA) presented its 2024 award programme at a packed launch event at The Yarrow in Broadstairs. Sponsored by EKC Group the event was attended by the great and the…

Folkestone Harbour Welcomes the Return of its Folkestone Festive Marketplace for a full ‘Christmas-on-Sea’ experience 

Folkestone Harbour, on the Kent coast, is gearing up for the return of the Folkestone Festive Marketplace, promising to be its biggest and most magical year yet, including the addition of a new Harbour Grotto festive experience, putting a maritime…

Waterside Restaurant Celebrates Prestigious Hospitality Award 

Scooping a prestigious 2AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, the team at The Ferry House, are raising a toast to the achievement with a glass of Gin (made using grain grown on the family farm). This significant award places the Isle…

Wealden Festival 2023: A Festival of Nature, Creativity and Local Produce

Returning to the enchanting setting of Boldshaves Garden near Woodchurch in Kent over two midsummer days on 24th and 25th June, this year’s Wealden Festival stands in celebration of the wonder of the natural world and the myriad of ways…

Woolton Farm Presents: The Spring Beer & Cider Festival 

Celebrate the final May bank holiday with a visit to the Spring Beer & Cider Festival at Woolton Farm, near Canterbury. This four-day family-friendly event runs from Friday 26th May through to Monday 29th May and promises an exceptional selection…