FROM SUNBATHED STREETS PERFECT FOR SIPPING ICED LATTES AS YOU SHOP TO ROOFTOP BARS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THE SETTING SUN , COCKTAIL IN HAND , HERE ARE THE BEST CALLS OF A SUMMER SPENT IN KENT ’ S TOWNS AND CITIES .
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THE BICYCLE BAKERY
© David Hodgkinson
THE PANTILES
SUMMER IN THE CITY
FROM SUNBATHED STREETS PERFECT FOR SIPPING ICED LATTES AS YOU SHOP TO ROOFTOP BARS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THE SETTING SUN , COCKTAIL IN HAND , HERE ARE THE BEST CALLS OF A SUMMER SPENT IN KENT ’ S TOWNS AND CITIES .
Although Kent has beaches galore , a summer in the county would not be complete without some hazy , halcyon days spent exploring the streets of our picturesque towns and vibrant cities . During the day , take your pick from visiting historical attractions , acclaimed shopping , or dining alfresco at one of our cute cafés . Come the evening , watch the streets come alive once more after the lull of late afternoon , as evening diners and socialisers make the most of our brilliant bars and award-winning restaurants . With each city and town offering a myriad of things to do , see and take part in , visitors are certain to make the most of the summer while getting a taste of each unique location and the individual sights and quirks they are most loved for .
Nowhere provides such glorious dappled shade as The Pantiles of leafy Tunbridge Wells . Here , explorers can browse boutique stores and visit mouthwatering artisan bakeries such as The Bicycle Bakery . Pick up a freshly baked croissant before exploring the rest of the town and its heritage sites . These include The Charlybeate Spring , which is how this relatively new town came into existence . In the 18th century , The Chalybeate Spring became a vital daily custom for any honourable lady or gentleman visiting ‘ The Wells ’.
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