ENJOY A MORE SUSTAINABLE GETAWAY IN …
WEST KENT
With fields of green , vineyards , villages and market towns , West Kent is the perfect country escape . Better yet , with a whole host of accommodation , food and drink options and days out that prioritise sustainability , you can rest easy knowing you ’ ll be helping to do your bit for the planet .
ASHFORD DESIGNER OUTLET – BOND STREET TO YOUR STREET Sometimes even shopping can be an environmentally conscious activity … Ashford Designer Outlet has welcomed Bond Street to Your Street , the boutique that ’ s all about shaking up the fashion industry . With a store full of pre-loved designer items at your fingertips , a shopping experience here is all about slowing down fashion and promoting sustainable shopping habits .
UK ELECTRIC BIKE CENTRE Based in Biddenden , UK Electric Bike Centre happens to be in the heart of some of Kent ’ s most glorious green countryside . Hire one of their e-bikes and you can pedal through the Garden of England , with a battery that lasts for up to 70 miles – phew ! What ’ s more , those batteries are charged via solar panels , making that car-free trip through the countryside even greener . Tour some of Kent ’ s most beautiful gardens , or take a loop around some of our famous vineyards .
BEDGEBURY PINETUM 12,000 trees make up Bedgebury Pinetum ’ s incredible collection of conifers , making it an important habitat for flora and fauna . Pay this Forestry Commission site a visit and you ’ ll even be able to do your bit , discovering and recording wildlife using the iNaturalist app to help the team protect and provide habitats throughout the forest . Seasoned naturalist or enthusiastic amateur , you ’ ll be guaranteed an adventure here .
INTO THE WILD AT MOAT FARM Three decades and 300 acres of wood and grassland have helped Moat Farm to become an absolute haven for wildlife . Wild and natural , Moat Farm is home to many rare and endangered species thanks to the careful conservation that has gone into this beautiful location . Head into the wilderness with a conservation safari in search of Tamworth pigs , orchids , owls and Romney sheep , before rounding off the day with your very own campfire with the family , surrounded by nature .
FRASERS AT EGERTON This award-winning restaurant offers a countryside location , the freshest seasonal produce and a menu that truly makes the very best of Kent ’ s finest ingredients . Whether you choose to settle on the terrace with panoramic views of the open countryside , or cosy up in the oakframed barn , Frasers has got to be on the foodie hitlist . Sustainability is at the heart of it all , with local artisan producers , suppliers and minimal food miles all earning this fantastic spot a place on our list .
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