ENJOY A MORE SUSTAINABLE GETAWAY IN …
EAST KENT
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Creative cities , a cultural coastline and calming countryside certainly make the scenic shores of East Kent a tempting choice for a short break .
With a whole host of accommodation providers , food and drink options , and days out all prioritising sustainability , you can rest easy knowing that you ’ ll be helping to do your bit for the planet the next time you visit the captivating Garden of England ...
THE UPCYCLED TRADING COMPANY A trip to fabulous Folkestone offers the chance to flex your creativity . Specialising in all things sustainable ,
The Upcycled Trading Company provides a selection of workshops for any curious creatives eager to try their hand at upcycling . Put your artistic skills to the test , remaster a once-loved piece and take home a unique piece of East Kent .
PINES CALYX GARDEN Resting on the coast near St Margaret ’ s Bay ,
Pines Calyx Garden is the perfect place to escape for peaceful taste of the countryside . A stroll through the six acres of organic gardens offers plenty of discoveries including a poetry path , lake , children ’ s sustainability trail , and more than 40 species of fruit and vegetables . Their very own tea room offers an ever-changing menu packed with locally produced delights .
WILDWOOD TRUST Right at the heart of environmental conservation sits the wonderful
Wildwood Trust . Year round , this trust is open for everyone to see and learn about a range of rare animals including lynx and bison . Those lucky enough to visit on selected dates will even have the chance to embark on a range of courses from Dormouse Handling and Surveying Workshops , to Badger Ecology , Mammal Identification Weekends and even Spider Identification ( if you ’ re not too afraid !). Each course promises to open your eyes to the world around us , helping Wildwood ’ s visitors understand our wild friends a little bit better .
EMBRACE COASTAL LIFE ON THE ISLE OF THANET With 19 miles of award-winning coastline , glorious green spaces and country paths to discover , stretching your legs - and treading lightly - on the Isle of Thanet is a must on a sustainable break to Kent . Immerse yourself deep in the landscape when you walk or cycle the 32-mile circular
Viking Coastal Trail . Taking in the sights of Broadstairs , Margate and Ramsgate , and with plenty of rural countryside and quiet coastline along the way , you ’ re in for many an Instagram-worthy view here !
GO FORAGE ! Trust us when we say there ’ s nothing like a meal you ’ ve foraged - all from the East Kent coastline - and cooked for yourself ... On the Isle of Thanet ,
Doctor Forager ( Hannah Scott PhD ) offers a range of distinctly different food experiences . Through foraging walks , education and cookery courses , Hannah hopes to bring her guests back to nature as they enjoy
Hog Deer Creek , Port Lympne Reserve
Dr Forager
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