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Make tracks for the multi-award winning* Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) this Spring for plenty of family fun and to make memories that outlast the year - whatever your age. Half Term and Easter Holidays Taking a magical ride…

Gardens open daily during February half-term with new children’s trail House and Gardens open at weekends during February and March Penshurst Place fully open daily from 28 March to 1 November 2026 Penshurst Place is delighted to announce it will…

The award-winning documentary follows Wildwood Trust’s Bison & Rewilding Ranger, Donovan Wright, as he journeys to Poland’s ancient Białowieża Forest, uncovering how Europe’s gentle giants are transforming entire ecosystems! Bringing these insights home, Don returns to the UK with a…

Biddenden, Kent’s original Vineyard, unveils premium juice rebrand, introducing three new British flavours. Third generation family vineyard applies 57 years of winemaking heritage to refreshed juice collection, launching with free delivery celebration throughout January. Biddenden, Kent's original vineyard established in…

Heritage railway picks up Event of the Year title and recognition for Wealden Pullman in tourism awards The Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) Dwarves of Steam Gala has been crowned Event of the Year in the 2025-2026 Beautiful South Tourism…

We’re delighted to announce that Walmer Castle and Gardens have been granted National Plant Collection status for our collection of 'Galanthus - Greatorex doubles'. These double snowdrops were bred by Heyrick Greatorex in the 1940s and early 1950s and most…

Diggerland UK has officially confirmed its 2026 opening dates, announcing that all four of its theme park locations in Kent, Devon, Durham, and Yorkshire, will reopen to guests from 14th February 2026. Pre-booking tickets will also be available from 5th…

Louise Hudspith, Head of Gardens & Landscapes, Neil McCollum, Operations Director South and East, Kate McMullen, Head of Brand & Marketing: 'We’re delighted to share that Walmer Castle will join the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Partner Garden scheme in 2026.…