Kent Staycation 2019 | Page 5

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A warm welcome
to the
Garden of England
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f you're looking for an escape with beautiful beaches,
breathtaking countryside, stunning castles, exciting
culture, delicious and home-grown food and drink, then
look no further than the beautiful county of Kent. Our
corner of England is one of the best UK destinations
for a staycation, with incredible accommodation and
a whole host of exciting things to do and to see. We
have some of the best beaches in Europe – as voted
by Lonely Planet – as well as excellent art galleries,
elegant stately homes, romantic getaways, fun-filled
family attractions, award-winning wineries, and more
than 4,000 exhilarating walking and cycle trails. We're
less than an hour from London by train, and with super-
fast links to Europe, it's quick and easy to make your
way to Kent for a coastal, city or countryside escape. some delightful English bubbly? If a pint at the pub is
more your thing, then head to Britain's oldest brewer,
Shepherd Neame, for a tour and a taste of proper British
beer. And since we are home to multiple Michelin-star
restaurants, gastro pubs, food festivals and farmers'
markets, you certainly won't go hungry on your visit!
Kent is also famous for its award-winning sparkling
wine, so why not take a tour of one of our many beautiful
vineyards and walk the sun-kissed vines, sampling Enjoy your time in our beautiful county!
Kent also has a huge range of unique and exciting
accommodation for you to enjoy. Fancy a night under the
stars with a luxury twist? A fairy-tale castle weekend?
A great British seaside escape? With a huge variety
of unique hotels, B&Bs, campsites and self-catered
accommodation, Kent has all bases and budgets
covered so you’ll be sure to find the perfect setting for
your truly once-in-a-lifetime Kentish experience.
From all of us at Kent Staycation & Visit Kent
As the Destination Management Organisation for Kent, responsible for supporting and guiding the local tourism industry, Visit Kent
prides itself on knowing a fair bit about the county and everything it has to offer the visitor. They want to make sure you get the absolute
best from you trip, whether that be making recommendations for excellent activities and delicious dining options, finding you the
perfect accommodation, providing inspiration itineraries to help you plan your time here, or pointing you towards one of Kent’s many
hidden gems. For a hub of helpful information, stunning photography and other inspiring content, head to www.visitkent.co.uk and
start planning your Kent adventure.
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