VISITKENT
GARDEN OF ENGLAND CONT.
Calling all the Memory Makers Calling all the Taste Makers
Families, this one is for you! 100 years ago the iconic Scenic Railway first arrived in Margate
and Dreamland was born! There may have been many rides since, but this vintage favourite
still stands, so we reckon it’s time you packed up the family, from the little ones to the
grandparents, and made the pilgrimage back to the land of dreams. Plus, with heaps of
festivals going on this year, including The Kent County Show and Dickensian Christmas,
you might want to stick around and discover a few more family favourites. You didn’t think we’d forgotten our foodie roots, did you? We are
famous for our oysters, fresh fruit and veg, hops and wine around
here, so it’s time to raise a glass and start celebrating! From the great
Faversham Hop Festival, to the Wine Garden of England’s celebration
of our vineyards, and tours of the newly opened Curious Brewery in
Ashford, there is plenty going on in Kent to raise a toast to in 2020.
KENT’S TOP COSY WINTER PUBS
THE GRIFFIN'S HEAD
When there's a chill in the air and a
frost on the ground, there's nothing
like some hearty fayre, a local tipple
and a cosy pub corner to help you
get toasty.
Whether it's a pub with a roaring fire,
gastronomic delights or windswept sea
views you're looking for, Visit Kent’s
round-up of top Kentish pubs all offer
a retreat from the cold and a refreshing
local pint or two.
The Sun Inn, Faversham The Griffin's Head, Canterbury
Escape from the everyday to one of the most popular pubs
in historic Faversham. With a tale to tell that dates back to
the 14th century, The Sun Inn bursts full of history, charm
and character. Explore this traditional Kentish pub
brimming with intriguing original features – indulging the
nostalgic with its inglenook fireplaces and oak beams. Just
a short stroll from the Shepherd Neame brewery, The Sun
Inn naturally serves distinctive Kentish cask ales in peak
condition. It’s also a great place to eat and even stay - with
twelve comfortable and characterful bedrooms providing
stylish accommodation. This picturesque country pub offers real ales, good food
and great views of the Kentish countryside. It is popular
during the winter for its two blazing log fires roaring in
inglenook fireplaces. Built as a farmhouse in 1405, during
the reign of Edward I, the building remained a farm until
1766 when it became fully licensed, serving travellers on
the main Canterbury to Deal road.
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