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It’s officially that time of year when the vines are sleeping, the lights go up, and the Biddenden Vineyard Shop transforms into its cosiest, most magical self.   We’re delighted to let you know that our Festive Shop is now…

For an extra special festive treat, nothing says ‘Christmas’ quite like a visit to Father Christmas in his Grotto at Hever Castle. You’ll be greeted by Mother Christmas before journeying along a tree-lined path, entering the post office, stopping by…

A major restoration milestone was recently celebrated at the Commissioner’s House in The Historic Dockyard Chatham, as partners, supporters and project teams gathered to mark the official topping out of the building and place a time capsule in its newly…

The Kent & East Sussex Railway is celebrating becoming a finalist in not one but two categories of the 2025-26 Beautiful South Tourism Awards. This year’s The Dwarves of Steam Gala and the railway’s renowned Wealden Pullman service are each set…

New Lynx and Wolf Platform. We’re thrilled to unveil our state-of-the-art Lynx enclosure at Wildwood Kent! A major step forward in our mission to restore Britain’s lost species and reconnect people with native wildlife. This incredible new habitat has been…

Maidstone Museum has been awarded £75,000 from the Museum Renewal Fund, a UK Government funded initiative administered by Arts Council England, to bring Japanese heritage to life and make our incredible collection accessible worldwide. Coming soon: The Tōkaidō Way, a stunning…

Teams to power record-breaking hand pump trolley in fundraising relay The first weekend of November will see muscles and not steam powering travel along the award-winning Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) as a group of its intrepid volunteers take…

This October Half Term, Wildwood Kent is are bursting with autumn adventures! From our brand-new BAT TRAILS to creative craft activities throughout the week, there’s plenty for little explorers (and grown-ups too!) to get stuck into. Wander beneath golden canopies, discover…