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COUNTRY What better way to celebrate this wealth of Kent countryside activity than with a wine-tasting trip to one of the county’s most eminent vineyards? Heralded as the Wine Garden of England, Kent is proud to boast a stunning array of award-winning vineyards which produce globally heralded wines and English Sparkling Wines. Established in 1969, Biddenden Vineyards is Kent’s oldest family-run vineyard and has grown from under half an acre to an incredible 24 acres today. Open to the public throughout the year, with free admission and tastings, there’s a brilliant self-guided tour route around the vines and four-legged friends are even welcome to stroll along beside you. Embrace tradition at Gusbourne in the rural enclave of Appledore, on an estate that dates back to 1410. Head further north to the rolling hills of Tonbridge, to the family-run Hush Heath Estate to discover the home of the award-winning Balfour Wine. Near Tenterden, and something of a celebrity in vineyard circles, Chapel Down offers guided tours of its 100-acre vineyard and winery followed by tutored wine tastings for just £15 per person, giving visitors the chance to taste for themselves what makes their award-winning wines and sparkling wines loved by residents and royalty alike. And of course, you can discover more than one vineyard a day on a guided wine tour on foot or bicycle. Biddenden Vineyards : st offer mpo inter rpose Co W l a u i Spec ulti P .99 s’s M nly £29 o Jone s n t o u ean £12 G P 3 for 25K BETHERSDEN FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS (Formally Greenways Garden Centre) We are a dog friendly garden centre including our cafe. The Garden Restaurant offers a selection of hot and cold beverages, cakes, snacks and light lunches. Outdoor and Indoor Plants | Gifts, Candles, Greetings Cards | Pet Foods, Bird Feed, Toys and Accessories | Dog Friendly OPENING TIMES: MONDAY - SATURDAY 9am - 5.30pm SUNDAY 10am - 4pm Ripleys Garden Centre, Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3LF | 01233 820526 46