THE KENT HOTLIST 2021 CONT .
FOLKSTONE CREATIVE QUARTER ROYAL ST GEORGE ’ S
HISTORIC DOCKYARD , CHATHAM
4 . Festival fun in Folkestone
Pay a visit to vibrant Folkestone this autumn and you ' ll see a town transformed into a gallery , with striking new installations from artists , reflecting the town ' s rich cultural history . The Folkestone Triennial is the flagship project of Creative Folkestone and the largest exhibition of newly commissioned work in the UK – one not to be missed !
5 . Excitement along the estuary
Estuary 2021 is a 23-day , curated festival of visual art , literature , performance , film , and discussion running from 22nd May to 13th June . Taking place on the river itself , and along the 60 miles of South Essex and North Kent coastline , this programme of new and existing artworks and events will explore and respond to powerful themes resonant to the Estuary . It ’ s all happening down by the river !
6 . Putt , putt , and away …
If you ’ re a keen golfer , you ’ ll know exactly what we ’ re getting excited about for 2021 . That ’ s right , following a year ’ s postponement , The Open will finally return to Kent for the 15th time between 11th and 18th July . We couldn ’ t be more thrilled to watch the 149th Championship tee off , and the Claret Jug get lifted at Royal St George ’ s , Sandwich this summer . Be sure to check out Golf in Kent the new publication by the team behind insideKENT launched especially for The Open !
7 . Enjoy a grape day at Gusbourne
For a true grape to glass experience , there ’ s no better place to head than glorious Gusbourne Vineyard , situated just outside the picturesque village of Appledore . With a packed calendar of events , including wine tasting with a master sommelier , atmospheric dinners in the vineyard , and summer picnics , it makes sense to programme this location into your satnav as we expect you ’ ll be making multiple trips this year ! Sign-up to Gusbourne ’ s mailing list , and be the first to nab your space amongst the vines .
8 . Swing into action at the Historic Dockyard , Chatham
Grab your ration book and prepare to swing into the wartime celebrations at the Historic Dockyard , Chatham this September . If you love nothing more than donning your best vintage clothes , clicking your heels to big band music and marvelling at the transport of another era , the Dockyard ’ s annual Salute to the 40s festival is for you .
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