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and woodlands , as well as an enchanting history to discover ; Leeds Castle ’ s stunning grounds provides a majestic backdrop to exciting events , from concerts to drive-in cinemas and Hever Castle offers carefully curated gardens and spectacular floral displays throughout the year , to the backdrop of Anne Boleyns ’ childhood home . For animal lovers and children seeking a more adventurous day out , Kent is also home to a selection of animal parks dedicated to conservation ; the most recognised being Howlett ’ s Wild Animal Park , Port Lympne Reserve and Wingham Wildlife Park .
Kent is a real mixture of untouched beauty and sweeping expanses of agriculture . The ancient forests of Lyminge and Igtham Mote are carpeted with bluebells in spring and fields of rapeseed and hops cover the surrounding countryside with a golden glow in the summer months . Scattered about this unique landscape you will spot Kent ’ s iconic oast houses with their gleaming white turrets . Families can discover more about Kent ’ s connection with brewing at The Hop Farm in Tonbridge , which features the world ’ s largest collection of Victorian oast houses and holds a variety of shows , concerts and events . For those looking to
embrace Kent ’ s brewing history a little more closely , budding wine connoisseurs can also take their pick from one of the Wine Garden of England ’ s vineyards . Hush Heath Estate in Tonbridge , Gusbourne Vineyard in Appledore , Chapel Down in Tenterden , Westwell Vineyard near Ashford , and Kent ’ s original vineyard , Biddenden also near Ashford , are to name but a few of the picturesque wine estates at which you can sip a sample of delectable wine whilst wandering down a sun-kissed row of grape vines .
Howletts Wild Animal Park , Littlebourne
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