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Please be advised that the Peonies in our 100metre long bed are now at their best. We would recommend visiting very soon to see our 4 varieties of Pink Peony (Monsieur Jules Elie, Lady Alexander Duff, Albert Crousee and Sarah…

Bill Ferris OBE DL, recently retired Chief Executive of Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, has been awarded a CBE for services to heritage in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Bill held the position of Chief Executive of Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust…

What a month we've had!  We all needed the rain but we are thankful that the weather has now turned a corner, and the sun is shining and set to be perfect for the Bank Holiday and next week - just in…

Regular visitors to Leeds Castle will be familiar with the varied wildlife that lives on the estate and one of the residents is celebrating their 30th birthday this month. The grounds are home to ‘Pickles’, believed to be the oldest…

The beautiful Kent & East Sussex Railway is one of the country’s most highly rated tourist attractions. It is fitting that the heritage line’s long-anticipated reopening on Saturday 22nd May 2021 should fall in English Tourism Week, a Visit England…

Whether they were real-life action conquerors of the high seas, in the mould of Sir Francis Drake and Admiral Nelson, or fictional characters such Moonfleet’s John Trenchard and Captain Horatio Hornblower, we tend to think of our naval heroes as men……

Join us to view our amazing collection of Rhododendrons, fragrant Azaleas and other spring flowering shrubs, which bring extravagant colour and interest to our enchanting woodland walks. The Old Dairy Tearoom is serving delicious homemade cakes and light lunches. In accordance…

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Ashford will be welcoming guests back to enjoy a meal at one of their many eateries from May 17th, in line with the easing of government restrictions. Following the reopening of the centre’s much-loved retailers last month,…