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February 14, 2019
Royal Engineers Museum Presented with Prestigious ‘Hidden Gem’ Award
The Royal Engineers Museum in Gillingham has been named as one of the South East’s Hidden Gems by VisitEngland. The Award recognises the outstanding experiences the Museum provides, highlighting all aspects of the visitor experience from story-telling to food and… -
February 5, 2019
Forestry Commission Celebrates 100 Years of Forestry in 2019
The centenary is a once in a lifetime opportunity to shine a spotlight on forests, and the immense benefits they bring to people, the economy and the environment. We’ve designed a programme of events and activities to amplify our work,… -
December 14, 2018
Royal Engineers Museum Recognised in Prestigious Regional Tourism Awards
The Royal Engineers Museum in Gillingham was presented with a Bronze Award at the finals of the 2018-19 Beautiful South Awards for Excellence which took place at the Grand Hotel, Brighton on 5th December. Kent’s largest military museum was successful… -
November 26, 2018
Aspinall Foundation’s Latest Ground Breaking Conservation Initiative Sees Young Gorillas Enjoy First Steps To Freedom.
The Aspinall Foundation, a world leading conservation charity based in Kent, has announced the release of a young family of gorillas, into the forests of Gabon, where they can finally live wild and free. The group, now enjoying their first… -
November 16, 2018
Specialist Wheelchairs provide Access for All at Brogdale Collections
Grant aid has enabled the purchase of two all terrain wheelchairs for the requirements of disabled visitors to Brogdale Collections. At Brogdale, the home of the National Fruit Collection - the world’s largest and best fruit collection with 4,000 varieties… -
November 6, 2018
Harvest Report from Biddenden Vineyards
Harvest is complete at Biddenden Vineyards, with all eleven varieties picked, pressed and now in tank. It has been a bumper harvest, with both the quality and quantity of grapes being exceptional, largely due to the perfect growing conditions seen… -
October 24, 2018
Late night shopping lands at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Ashford for one day only this October
On Thursday 25 October, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Ashford will host a special, late night shopping event, with the centre’s opening hours extended from 9am to 11pm for one day only. Arriving at the perfect time for those looking to purchase… -
October 22, 2018
Pumpkin Treats for Animals
A variety of animals at Howletts Wild Animal Park, near Canterbury have been getting into the spirit of Halloween by enjoying some tricky pumpkin treats. Red river hogs got to grips with apple and pumpkin bobbing, whilst European bison used…