Aspiring young witches and wizards are invited to join the K&ESR's Magic Express for a spellbinding journey. Setting off from Tenterden, the steam-hauled Magic Express will run three times a day on Tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st October.  Before boarding,…

Celebrate the best of Kentish cider and summer fun at Brogdale Cider Festival, happening on the 24th and 25th of August at Brogdale Farm, Faversham. This family-friendly event promises a weekend filled with the finest local ciders, live music, delicious…

Kent’s pioneering vineyard, Biddenden has always been driven by the passion and knowledge of the Barnes family, now in its third generation. With over 55 years of wine making experience and knowledge honed and perfected over 3 generations, Biddenden continue…

The perfect chance to discover England’s First Cathedral. Canterbury Cathedral has announced another 'Free Precincts' trial. Enjoy free entry to large parts of Canterbury Cathedral’s Precincts from 9am to 9pm Monday to Saturday, and 11.30am to 9pm on Sundays during…

Hornby Hobbies, a leading manufacturer of model trains, slot cars, and other collectibles, hosted His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent yesterday at its headquarters in Margate. This visit marks a significant moment for the company and the local community,…

During its 40th anniversary year, Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust is delighted to announce an exciting new offer for families this summer: Kids Go Free. From Saturday 27 July to Sunday 1 September, children can enjoy free admission to The Historic…

In his quest to spread the DoodleLand phenomenon across the globe, the celebrated millennial artist Mr Doodle has covered everything from a Formula One racing car to his entire home in his instantly recognisable signature doodles. Now, as part of…

Summer has finally arrived and with it the countdown to the school holidays. It's therefore time to start looking for ideas for fun days out that won't break the bank. With this in mind, the award-winning Kent and East Sussex…

Hever Castle unveiled the newly refurbished Boleyn Apartment on Wednesday 26th June. They are the only surviving suite of rooms lived in by the Boleyn family and incredibly they’re largely structurally unaltered. As well as the chance for visitors to…

The village of Capel-le-Ferne in Kent, home to the National Memorial to the Few, will be marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day by lighting a clifftop beacon on the evening of Thursday 6 June. A torchlit procession from the village…

The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust is pleased to announce three new appointments to its Board of Trustees. Dame Diane Lees CBE, Cllr Harinder Mahil, and Tony Jones will officially take up their posts at the Trust’s next Board meeting on…

Famous locomotive guests, the return of steam favourites and a passenger link with the national rail network at Robertsbridge for the first time since the 1960s are amongst the highlights of the Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR)'s 50th Anniversary…