KENTSTAYCATION
A CREATIVE ESCAPE
BOASTING 333KM OF GLORIOUS COASTLINE , AND SOME OF KENT ’ S MOST THRIVING CULTURAL HOTSPOTS IT ’ S REALLY NO SURPRISE THAT THESE SEASIDE TOWNS HAVE BEEN INSPIRING ARTISTS FOR CENTURIES .
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Thriving Folkestone
At the heart of Folkestone , the town ’ s vibrant Creative Quarter is the perfect place to explore . With shops , galleries , studios and venues offering music , theatre and daily entertainment , this place is brimming with artistic flair . Start by discovering the town ’ s cultural hub , the winding , uphill Old High Street , which is home to some of the coolest and quirkiest independent shops , all selling a range of unique knick knacks . Stop by the vintage shops , Bounce and Ben ’ s Vintage Menswear for all your hipster needs , head to Paradiso and step back in time with their vintage television and film memorabilia , or delve into Rennies Seaside Modern for vintage prints , textiles and furniture galore . In need of a little pick me up ? Rely on Folklore for the ultimate caffeine fix ; locally sourced organic coffee by day and cocktails by night , they cater for everyone and it ’ d be rude not to sample one of their freshly baked cakes .
Uncover some of Kent ’ s undeniable talent through Folkestone ’ s abundance of art galleries ; an inspiring community of artists and performers all round . Space Gallery , an independent art gallery and events venue hosting regular exhibitions from local artists , or Shane Record Paintings and Prints , a well established studio gallery , and the baby of Shane Record . Showcasing his beautiful oil paintings , you may even catch Shane working on a commission if you time it right . For photography enthusiasts , Nik & Trick Services Photographiques may just have the answer to your needs ; pick their brains about anything photography related , or take a look at their backroom services . The annual Open Quarter event happening in July this year gives people the opportunity to go behind the scenes and get up close and personal with the artists and creatives .
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