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PUBLISHER: Adam Ready, adam @ sidewaysmedia. co. uk EDITOR: Samantha Ready, insidekent @ sidewaysmedia. co. uk
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Cover: Bligh’ s Meadow, blighsmeadow. com
It’ s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at insideKENT- well, in all honesty that kicks off for us in July( I know, I know …), but honestly, we couldn’ t be happier about it! This issue is arguably one of our favourites, for not only is it the season of all things glitz and glamour, it’ s also the season to shop till you drop, socialise to the max and of course indulge too- and, naturally, Kent has us covered in every department.
So, ready for your reading pleasure and bursting with festive sparkle, winter wonder and more than a few reasons to start celebrating early, sit back and enjoy as we bring festive Kent to life throughout this bumper issue.
Our journey through Tinsel Town will take you on 24 glittering festive hours in four of Kent’ s most-loved destinations- think twinkling lights, mulled wine moments and magical markets galore. Then, prepare to create( and tick off!) every must-do from our Festive Bucket List, from Christmas in the Land of Oz at Hever Castle to Port Lympne’ s brand-new‘ Illuminated’ winter light trail set in the heart of the reserve( you can even win tickets to this spectacular event on p15!)- consider it your not-to-be-missed hotlist. insideKENT Magazine is published by Sideways Media Ltd, Sideways Studios, Unit 3 Eden Business Centre, South Stour Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7RS
Dreaming of a sophisticated winter escape? Me too! Luxurious Winter Boltholes rounds up the most decadent places to stay in Kent this season- roaring fires, sumptuous suites, fine dining and a glass of fizz very much included. www. sidewaysmedia. co. uk For general enquiries, please contact hello @ sidewaysmedia. co. uk or 01233 226519
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Food, of course, has not been forgotten. Festive Flavours brings you four showstopping recipes for your Christmas table, while in Decadent Delights and Festive Feasts you’ ll find everything to tempt your yuletide taste buds from cleverly curated cocktails to Christmas Day feasting- we’ ve even thrown in the best place for your mince pie refuel.
Of course, Christmas just wouldn’ t be Christmas without some sparkle, fun and a whole lot of gifting. We have your party looks covered from p152, show you how to‘ Deck Your Halls’ with this year’ s top trending Christmas aesthetics from p164 and, because we are such diligent elves, we have been beavering away in the iK workshop to bring you this year’ s top gift list inspiration, too.
And this is just the start of the festivities! So, get ready to get out, get crafting and get shopping too- our cover star Bligh’ s Meadow also has a heap of gifting ideas!
Make sure you follow us online and on our socials for even more seasonal magic- and don’ t miss next month’ s issue when our BIG Christmas Gift Giveaway returns( you’ re going to love what we have in our iK sleigh!).
Happy Christmas prepping, Kent!
Samantha
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