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AN EVENING WITH ADAM FROST TOUR DATES FOR 2026
Award-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardener’ s World presenter, Adam Frost, has extended his UK tour into 2026 after huge demand and critical acclaim. The eight-date run will reach Kent on Monday 13 March in Tunbridge Wells’ Assembly Hall Theatre.
In his most personal show to date, Adam will discuss the plants that have shaped his life and reflect on what’ s brought him to where he is now, revealing the inspiration he’ s found through a life in the garden and the people he’ s met along the way. He will share previously untold stories of how his passion for plants has taken him around the world and challenged him with unexpected experiences- from curating a garden in Japan during a monsoon to meeting heroes.
Shepherd Neame Brewery Tour
WIN FOR KENT’ S ATTRACTIONS AT VISIT ENGLAND AWARDS
“ It still blows my mind as to how many people turned up during the spring and autumn of 2025; I really do enjoy getting out and meeting people, so my tour has been extended into 2026,” shared Adam.“ If you fancy it, I would love to see you there!”
VisitEngland has named the winners of its annual Visitor Attraction Accolades for 2024-2025, recognising excellence within the visitor attraction sector.
Accolades were awarded to 78 English attractions across five categories: Welcome, Best Told Story, Hidden Gem, Quality Food and Drink and Gold for overall excellence. Amongst the winners are Kent-based winemakers, Balfour Winery and Chapel Down accredited in the Quality Food and Drink( Tour) category and Faversham’ s Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre for the Hidden Gem( Tour) category.
VisitEngland’ s Visitor Attraction Accolades, now in their 11th year, are awarded to participants of the VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme across a range of tourism attractions from historic houses, gardens, country parks and farm attractions to galleries, museums, churches and cathedrals.
“ These accolades put England’ s outstanding attractions in the spotlight as they recognise the amazing visitor experiences across the country,” said VisitEngland director, Andrew Stokes.“ They acknowledge the people who give the warmest welcomes and tell the stories that delight visitors, making them jewels of our tourism offer.”
GOLFING APPRENTICE NAMED FINALIST IN UK LEARNER AWARDS
Dedicated Hadlow College student Max Sutton has been named a finalist for the 2025 Land-Based and Environment Leader( LBEL) awards, one of the UK’ s most prestigious learner awards.
As an apprentice greenkeeper at the London Golf club, Max made history earlier this year by becoming the first person in England to complete the revised Golf Greenkeeping Apprentice Standard( Version 1.1), an achievement that has earned him a place among the nation’ s most talented learners. With over 170 nominations submitted from across the country, reaching the finalist stage is an outstanding accomplishment reflecting Max’ s dedication, professionalism, and enthusiasm for his work.
The LBEL Awards, organised by Lantra in partnership with Landex, recognise excellence across a range of disciplines, including agriculture, horticulture, forestry, countryside management and sports turf.
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