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Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve announces the opening of Lion Lodge, offering guests an unforgettable 5* experience living with lions Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve’s latest luxury accommodation, Lion Lodge opened in February 2019.  A first of its kind worldwide,…

Kent winery awarded GOLD Visitor Attraction Accolade by Visit England. Hush Heath Estate, the 400-acre estate comprising 100 acres of vineyards nestled amongst rolling hills in Kent, the Garden of England, has been awarded a Gold accolade by Visit England. …

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…