KENTSTAYCATION
What do you get when you combine years of travel experience , a recognition of the wonders on your doorstep and live in ( in our humble opinion ) the best county in the country ? All the help you need to plan your ...
ULTIMATE KENT STAYCATION
PORT LYMPNE RESERVE
ROMNEY MARSH SHEPHERDS HUTS
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The team at Kent Staycation recognised the worth of a staycation before it was the thing ( and in the case of last year the only thing !). In fact , last year saw a huge surge in the demand for staycations , with an amazing 71 % increase in online searches , as travel ban restrictions saw people desperate for a postlockdown getaway , anywhere that wasn ’ t their house . We swapped the Balearics for bike racks , wanderlust for walking boots , and security checks for seaside adventures ; and the trend is likely to be sticking around for the foreseeable . So in eager anticipation for ‘ Kent Staycation 2021 ’, we have rounded up some ideas to inspire , whatever your holiday mood , your ultimate stay-close-to-home holiday .
From beautiful beaches , rolling countryside , castles , culture , and the king of the home-grown – there ’ s a perfect Kent Staycation for everyone …
ADVENTURERS
Are you an adventurer ? This year you might not be travelling the world to find those unique , memorable moments but this is the chance to reconnect with nature , be inspired , and learn something new about the Kent outdoors . What better place to start than the Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts ? Located just outside of Aldington and a mere 4 miles from the infamous seaside town Dymchurch , it ’ s the perfect base for your fun packed trip . Completely selfcontained and fully equipped , each hut comes inclusive with a double bed , toilet , shower , 2 ring hob and log burner – perfect for those colder nights . As well as all the necessary equipment , you ’ ll also experience a few ‘ luxuries ’ including Romney Marsh Wools lanolin toiletries and Romney Marsh Snuggles – made from their very own sheep fleeces . Renowned for its rural historic churches , you may want to spend a morning discovering the 14 different locations scattered across the Marsh including St Thomas A Becket at Fairfield . Take a short cycle up the hill to Lympne , the home of Lympne Castle and of course , Port Lympne Reserve – the awardwinning , authentic safari , grab the chance to get up close and personal with over 760 animals including spectacled bears and Kent ’ s only giraffe .
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