insideKENT Issue 171 - JULY 2026 | Page 48

EVENTS inFLUENCED by LAUREN GRACE
Ashford-based lifestyle content creator laurengracelife
Inspired by the changing seasons and the beauty of life in the Kent countryside, Lauren shares thoughtful content centered around slow living, encouraging others to embrace a lifestyle that feels both meaningful and intentional. From homemaking and wellness to fashion, cooking and gardening, she shares her everyday moments and local discoveries on Instagram, YouTube and through her weekly newsletter, Seasons.
CLOCKWISE: Explore the kitchen garden at THE PIG- at Bridge Place, Bridge, nr Canterbury; enjoy relaxed summer dining at Boys Hall, Ashford; tuck into fresh seafood at The Lobster Shack, Whitstable; wander through the gardens and woodlands at Sissinghurst Castle, Cranbrook; browse beautiful homeware and clothing ranges at Blossom Home, Tenterden; stop for a coffee and cake at Juliets, Tunbridge Wells; settle in for sunset dinners at The Pepperbox, Maidstone; savour the best Sunday roasts at The George & Dragon, Tunbridge Wells.
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TOP VINEYARD WESTWELL WINE ESTATE westwellwines. com A beautiful vineyard nestled in the hills of Westwell. Friday evenings are particularly popular, pairing wood-fired pizza from Alkham Valley with a chilled glass of sparkling rosé overlooking the vines.
TOP SHOPPING HARTLEY FARM SHOP hartley-farm. co. uk A go-to for seasonal produce, locally sourced ingredients and summer barbeque essentials. The café alone is worth the visit, serving freshly baked pastries, coffee and light lunches on the terrace.
TOP HIDDEN GEM NEPETA NURSERY nepetaengland. co. uk A haven for gardeners, filled with vegetables, flowers and homegrown inspiration. Browse locally sourced tools and seeds in the potting shed before exploring the nursery’ s beautiful greenhouse and seasonal planting displays.
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