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MIA CHAPMAN
FEATURES WRITER
Love to Go: I have the very fondest memories of spending many a summer at Dreamland in Margate with my friends watching my favourite artists perform. I’ m so looking forward to the return of their Margate Summer Series this year and for more dancing the night away!
Love to Eat: The fantastic independent gem Café des Ami in Canterbury has been truly beloved by myself and my family for many years. It offers delicious Mexican dishes that are always freshly prepared and full of flavour in an intimate setting that makes you feel right at home.
Love to Do: A true fashion-fiend, I love to check out the latest clothing and accessories at Kent’ s gorgeous independent boutiques. Whitstable’ s charming Harbour Street is home to some of my top spots such as and danu and Ruskin.
LORNA MORRIS
DESIGN DIRECTOR
Love to Go: When in need of a brisk seaside wander, we always head down to Folkestone Harbour Arm to soak up the fresh sea air and check out its marketplace and calendar of events.
Love to Eat: For a delicious meal out, Rocksalt in Folkestone remains firmly at the top of my list. I always opt for their fresh mussels and a cocktail on the side, of course!
Love to Do: I love getting outside to explore Kent’ s great outdoors. A big walk around the beautiful woodlands of Bedgebury Pinetum in Goudhurst with the family is always so enjoyable.
JADE WYNTER
SALES & ADMIN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Love to Go: Leeds Castle in Maidstone is one of my family’ s favourite places to visit together. We love to walk around the beautiful grounds and explore the many fun activities on offer.
Love to Eat: For the best roast dinners and delightful afternoon teas, it has to be Frasers in Egerton. The food is always freshly prepared with delicious Kentish produce.
Love to Do: My personal training sessions with Lauren Lugg Fitness! I joined with Lauren last year for her weekly 1-1 coaching and we have made amazing progress, from building my confidence and mindset massively( and not just in the gym) to helping with nutrition too, which in turn helped change my body composition. I’ ve lost weight, toned up and feel more confident than ever. I’ m yet to attend one of her Sisterhood events but it’ s high on my list of things to do in 2026!
MÉLANIE JOHNSSON
DESIGNER
Love to Go: Currently showing the work of the phenomenal Bridget Riley, the Turner Contemporary in Margate is a mustvisit! I also love their gift shop and their top-notch curation.
LEEDS CASTLE
Love to Eat: Delicious Middle-Eastern inspired food and lovely atmosphere at The Good Egg in Margate. I also like that they deliver so I can always get my Good Egg fix, even on a deadline at home!
TURNER CONTEMPORARY
Love to Do: We have the best sunsets on the north coast in the summer so kitesurfing and surfing all around the Thanet coast is a true love of mine. I also love wakeboarding at Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park in Sandwich.
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