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HISTORY , CULTURE AND EXPLORATION
ONCE UPON A TIME , THERE LIVED A FAMILY OF HUNGRY HISTORIANS SEARCHING TO FILL THEIR EXPLORING BOOTS WITH TIMELESS TALES , FASCINATING FACTS , CHARMING CULTURE AND ARCHAIC ADVENTURES . HAS YOUR CURIOSITY SPARKED ? IT ’ S TIME TO START WRITING YOUR NEXT CHAPTER RIGHT HERE IN THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND …
SHELL GROTTO
Bold , brave and brilliant , our wonderful county is peppered with eclectic experiences steeped in history and culture . Standing guard of the North lies magnificent Medway , one of Kent ’ s most recognised areas for its captivating military and maritime past . To the South East , our frontline coast from Dover to Deal famed for its military endeavours and beautiful beaches , and culture-inducing neighbours Folkestone and Thanet which are leading the artistically curated charge . In between , the hamlets , villages , towns and rolling countryside which proudly boast some of the most stunning and significant castles , cathedrals and places of interest in the world . Prepare to combine your next day out with some fascinating facts and a true educational experience .
Local History
Situated on East Kent ’ s coastline , the quaint and quirky seaside town of Deal is not only a beautiful spot for windswept wandering , the hidden gem is also brimming with shady smuggler ’ s stories just waiting to be irradiated . Head along to The History Project ’ s Evening Smuggling Tour and journey into the town ’ s gripping , shady past . Creep down the winding , mazy lanes , discover remains of old tunnels , scope out secret hiding spots and be smuggled into the 18th century with this wonderfully immersive experience . Just along the coast , Sandwich Guildhall Museum tells the rich story of Sandwich through the ages . Housed in a building that dates back to the 16th century , the museum holds plenty of intriguing artefacts , including the 1300 A . D . Sandwich Magna Carta and items dating back to the Mesolithic period ! Plus , round off your historic break with a stay at the Bell Hotel in Sandwich and you ' ll be in for a treat as this local icon dates back to the Tudor times !
www . thehistoryproject . co . uk www . sandwichguildhallmuseum . co . uk www . bellhotelsandwich . co . uk
Underground in Thanet
With the weather we ’ ve had so far this summer , we ’ re hoping for a bit of a heatwave in September , and if that comes our way you might want to head underground – although heading to these spots at any time of the year is worthwhile ! In Thanet a number of aspects of our culture and history were made underground ... In Ramsgate , to escape from the WWII bombs , over a 1,000 people headed under the town and you can uncover their stories at the Ramsgate Tunnels . Over in Margate you can find one of the county ’ s biggest mysteries in the Shell Grotto , which has passages covered in millions of shells making up stunning mosaics . Plus , stay in Margate for an adventure at the Margate Caves which feel like a different world all together .
www . ramsgatetunnels . org www . shellgrotto . co . uk www . margatecaves . co . uk
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