#KENTYTWENTY
#KENTY
TWENTY
Calling all the Outdoor Champions, History Heroes, Memory Makers, Story Sharers and Taste Makers,
this is your year. Trust us, 2020 (or #KentyTwenty as we’re fondly dubbing it…) is going to be a big one,
and we’d hate for you to miss the excitement. So, grab a drink and start reading – you’ve got plans to make…
CALLING ALL THE OUTDOOR CHAMPIONS CALLING ALL THE MEMORY MAKERS
We may have mentioned it, but the 149th Open arrives
to Royal St George’s this July, so are you ready to take
a swing at some of our esteemed courses? With this,
the Junior Championship and the Senior Amateur
Championship hosted on our greens, you golfers better
start packing up your clubs. For those who prefer a
cricket bat, why not celebrate 150 years of Kent County
Cricket Club with a packed program of matches and
special events? 100 years ago, the iconic Scenic Railway arrived in
Margate and Dreamland was born! There have been
many rides since, but this vintage favourite remains, so
we reckon it’s time you and your family headed back
to the land of dreams. Plus, with heaps of festivals this
year, including The Kent County Show and Dickensian
Christmas, you might want to stick around to discover
these family favourites.
CALLING ALL THE STORY SHARERS
CALLING ALL THE HISTORY HEROES
Our corner of the UK can be found throughout some of
the world’s greatest works of art and literature. 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 - with two festivals and a five-day celebration in
his honour. And it doesn’t end there, as the county gets
an artistic makeover, with both the Folkestone Triennial
and Estuary 2020.
Kent is renowned for its history – with many castles
and fortresses guarding the gateway to the country
for centuries. You’ve probably heard of the murder of
Thomas Becket, and this year marks 850 years since his
death in Canterbury Cathedral. Kent has stood on the
frontline of England since the beginning of time and our
military history is second to none. With this year marking
the anniversary of Dunkirk and The Battle of Britain, it’s
safe to say there will be many commemorations of Kent’s
important role in both campaigns.
CALLING ALL THE TASTE MAKERS
You didn’t think we’d forgotten our foodie roots, did
you? We’re famous for our oysters, hops and wine
around here, so it’s time to raise a glass in celebration!
From the Faversham Hop Festival, to the Wine Garden
of England, and tours of the Curious Brewery in
Ashford, there’s plenty to raise a toast to in 2020.
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