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‘This dive bar is a hidden gem – but I doubt it will stay hidden for long’

‘This dive bar is a hidden gem – but I doubt it will stay hidden for long’

A newly-opened dive bar specialising in smash burgers and reasonably priced booze could well turn out to be one of Kent’s hidden gems.

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‘I’ve found Kent’s best bacon sandwich’

‘I’ve found Kent’s best bacon sandwich’

In a world of breakfast burritos and avocado on toast, our reporter prefers to stick with classics like the humble bacon sarnie.

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The hidden gem offering the perfect pint and pizza

The hidden gem offering the perfect pint and pizza

We ventured to a historic hop farm which has recently opened a taproom – and offers stunning views across the Kentish countryside.

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The remarkable hidden Kent beach I had all to myself

The remarkable hidden Kent beach I had all to myself

Reporter Rhys Griffiths enjoys exploring a secluded part of Kent, and comes across a deserted beach, lighthouses, nature reserve and power station.

‘Full English at hidden gem cafe was worth the 30-mile round trip’

‘Full English at hidden gem cafe was worth the 30-mile round trip’

A hearty breakfast was enough to lure our reviewer off the beaten track to a new cafe deep in the countryside.

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The hidden gem with town's top Tripadvisor rating

The hidden gem with town's top Tripadvisor rating

Tucked away on a business estate is a quirky little micropub with reviews so good it has been rated a town's best “restaurant”.

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'I went off the beaten track and found the perfect slice of Kent'

'I went off the beaten track and found the perfect slice of Kent'

Reporter Rhys Griffiths decided to explore a part of Kent he’s never toured before, and was delighted with what he uncovered.

This spectacular ice cream ‘imaginarium’ is one of Kent’s hidden gems

This spectacular ice cream ‘imaginarium’ is one of Kent’s hidden gems

With about 30 toppings to choose from – as well as delicious ice cream cake – this is another of Kent’s hidden gems.

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The stunning walk with some of Kent’s best views – and a riverside beer garden

The stunning walk with some of Kent’s best views – and a riverside beer garden

A pint and sandwich at a wonderful riverside pub after a bracing hike over the hills make this walk another of Kent’s hidden gems.

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The hidden gem beach cafe where you’ll feel like you’re on holiday

The hidden gem beach cafe where you’ll feel like you’re on holiday

Looking for a seaside spot for lunch? Look no further, as we have found an independent cafe that overlooks one of Kent’s most stunning beaches.

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We tried the ‘glorious’ Kent riverside pub walk rated among best in Britain

We tried the ‘glorious’ Kent riverside pub walk rated among best in Britain

With beautiful views and a delicious pub lunch at the end, it’s no surprise this riverside walk is one of the most popular in the country.

The hilly walk with stunning views which is steeped in history

The hilly walk with stunning views which is steeped in history

A giant fort looms large over a town – but how many residents know its secrets? With incredible views and history, it’s one of Kent’s hidden gems.

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It beats Greggs! The hidden gem cafe with huge sandwiches and low prices

It beats Greggs! The hidden gem cafe with huge sandwiches and low prices

With huge sandwiches and low prices, it’s no surprise loyal customers keep coming back to this bakery – which you can’t even find on Tripadvisor.

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We tried one of Kent’s best walks and the views were breathtaking

We tried one of Kent’s best walks and the views were breathtaking

Named one of the world’s top visitor destinations, we tried out a walk with a stunning mix of natural beauty and top places to eat and drink.

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The 'ghost town' that should be one of Kent's hidden gems

The 'ghost town' that should be one of Kent's hidden gems

We visited a leisure complex offering delicious food, local beers and live music - and tried to find out why hardly anyone seems to know it exists.

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