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There’ s a magic about October; that perfect mix of crisp mornings, golden leaves underfoot and nights that call for cosy layers and comforting suppers. It’ s also the month when Kent starts to sparkle with seasonal spirit- from the spooky to the spectacular and everything in between- and we’ ve crammed this issue with inspiration to help you embrace it all.
Can you believe panto season is already peeking around the curtain?‘ Oh Yes It Is!’ returns as your annual guide to the best festive fun coming to a stage near you, all starting on p35. If you prefer your thrills with a little more fright, don’ t miss our Garden of Eerie feature, where we round up the very best spooky days out across Kent- haunted castles, ghostly walks and family-friendly frights all included. For those who would rather hunker down than be haunted, our Hygge Hideaways are the ultimate in autumn comfort. Think roaring fires, soft throws and places designed for slow mornings and long evenings. insideKENT Magazine is published by Sideways Media Ltd, Sideways Studios, Unit 3 Eden Business Centre, South Stour Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7RS
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As the temperature drops, it’ s also the perfect time to ramp up the flavour. We’ re heating things up in Epi-Curry-ean, a foodie feature that invites you to join us on our spice trail to the very best curry spots in Kent- perfect for warming up from the inside out.
Of course, no Kentish round-up would be complete without coffee and this month we’ re celebrating those with the beans and the means in Kent’ s Coffee Corner. From home-roasted beans and indie brands with big heart to the very best cafés to indulge in your brew, we’ ve sniffed out the finest grounds for your daily grind.
Indoors, we’ re blending classical charm with a contemporary twist in our Heritage Revival interior trends piece, while also sharing top tips to prep your home for the chill of winter ahead. If, however, the shorter days have you craving sunshine( already!), we’ ve got you covered there too, with a glamorous Italian experience courtesy of Canary Wharf’ s newest hotspot, Barbarella, plus a dose of Cretan sunshine with my reviews of Ginnoulis Hotel’ s Santa Marina Beach and Cavo Spada resorts- just bliss!
So, whether you’ re looking for comfort, culture, a little bit of spice, or simply your next great cup of coffee, this issue is for you!
Here’ s to a month full of colour, cosiness and the fun kind of chills!
Happy hauntings, Kent!
Samantha
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