VISITKENT
MAKE THE MOST OF 2020 IN THE
GARDEN OF ENGLAND
CALLING ALL THE OUTDOOR CHAMPIONS,
THE HISTORY HEROES, THE MEMORY MAKERS,
THE STORY SHARERS AND THE TASTE
MAKERS – THIS IS YOUR YEAR BECAUSE 2020
IN KENT IS GOING TO BE BIG.
ROYAL ST GEORGE’S
Our glorious county has got a lot to share with you this year,
from the arrival of The 149th Open (now we’ve got your
attention) and the 100th birthday of the Scenic Railway at
Dreamland, to the anniversary of Thomas Becket’s murder and
150 years since the death of the iconic writer Charles Dickens.
Our friends over at Visit Kent would hate for you to miss out
on a minute of the excitement, so they’ve done all the hard
work for you and rounded up the very best things to look forward
to across the Garden of England this year. Grab a cuppa and
start reading – you’ve got plans to make!
BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL
Calling all the Outdoor Champions Calling all the Story Sharers Calling all the History Heroes
We may have mentioned it once or twice before but The 149th
Open is coming to Royal St George’s in July, so are you ready to
take a swing at some of our esteemed courses? What with this, the
Junior Championship and the Senior Amateur Championship
coming to our greens, all you golfers had better start packing up
your clubs. Or, for those who prefer a cricket bat to a golfing club,
why not celebrate 150 years of Kent County Cricket Club with a
packed program of matches, special events and concerts? And, if
your idea of the great outdoors is more scintillating scents and
gorgeous gardens, you’ll find plenty of floral festivals to look forward
to, from the wonderful Leeds Castle Festival of Flowers, to the
Snowdrop Festival at Hever Castle, perfect for fresh air and a taste
of the Kent countryside. Our little corner of the UK can be found
throughout some of the world’s greatest works
of art and literature, and (if we do say so
ourselves) with our beautiful landscapes and
fascinating history, it’s not very hard to see
why. One of Kent’s biggest fans, Charles
Dickens, died 150 years ago, so this year
we’ll celebrate his life the only way we know
how - with two festivals and a five-day
celebration in his honour. But it doesn’t end
there, as the county gets an artistic makeover,
with the Folkestone Triennial, Estuary 2020
and your last chance to see The Turner Prize
exhibition in Margate. Kent is renowned for its history – after all,
it does have a few dozen iconic castles and
is known to be the frontline of England, but
this year is the year to visit. You’ve probably
heard of the murder of Thomas Becket, but
did you know this year marks 850 years since
his death in Canterbury Cathedral?
Remember when we told you Kent was the
frontline of England? With this year marking
the anniversary of both Dunkirk and The
Battle of Britain, it’s safe to say there will be
many commemorations of Kent’s important
role in both campaigns, so don’t miss out.
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