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Tour of Britain Hits Kent

 

 

Summer sun, fresh air – now is perfect for a freewheeling escape. And you've great inspiration to cycle Kent's beautiful countryside: the 5th stage of the Tour of Britain passes through (Sept 2), ending at Canterbury.

Explore Kent Online

 

 

Great days out are now just a click away thanks to the launch of Kent County Council’s Explore Kent website.

Romani Roots!

 

 

All the colour and excitement of traditional Gypsy culture will be in the air during a three day celebration from Friday 15 – Sunday 17 September at the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum. ‘Romani Roots’ at the Museum’s beautiful downland site at Singleton, near Chichester, West Sussex, will feature music, demonstrations, crafts, food and even a horse fair celebrating the traditional Romany way of life of both southeast England and Europe.

Hop pickers steam train

 

 

Visitors to this year's hop festival at Faversham, Kent can arrive on the hop pickers steam train, The Spitfire, commissioned by brewers Shepherd Neame.

Guide to Chilham Parish Launched

The parish of Chilham has produced a new village guide for visitors.

Visitor Guide to the Mid Kent Downs Launched

The Kent Downs AONB Unit has produced a visitor guide to the Mid Kent Downs

The countryside comes to Newbury Racecourse on Sunday

Wacky racing and country traditions are coming to Newbury Racecourse on Sunday, August 6 in a fun packed family day expected to attract thousands of people.