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Thousands of free tickets up for grabs to Kent’s top attractions

Thousands of free tickets up for grabs to Kent’s top attractions

Enjoy free family days out, guided walking tours, wine and beer tastings and spa breaks as the Kent Big Weekend returns.

Enjoy the Easter holidays with fantastic days out

Enjoy the Easter holidays with fantastic days out

This Easter break, you can enjoy outdoor adventures, egg hunts, Lego workshops, dinosaur trails and more. Here’s our top picks.

Blooming great gardens where kids go free

Blooming great gardens where kids go free

Looking for money-saving days out this Easter? These stunning gardens are open over the school holidays with free entry for little ones.

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MOBO winner Giggs announces Kent concert

MOBO winner Giggs announces Kent concert

The pioneering rapper will perform a one-off headline show by the coast this summer.

‘Madness in my decision to visit this deceptive boozer’

‘Madness in my decision to visit this deceptive boozer’

The Secret Drinker found a popular watering hole this week which allowed his companion to go full-on naturist.

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Eurovision star to perform headline concert

Eurovision star to perform headline concert

Space Man singer Sam Ryder is the latest name to be announced as part of a seaside summer concert series later this year.

Lifeboat exhibition to make a splash at maritime attraction

Lifeboat exhibition to make a splash at maritime attraction

A new exhibition looking back at 200 years of the RNLI is set to open at a tourist attraction for six months.

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Enjoy a wild family day out with an exciting animal encounter

Enjoy a wild family day out with an exciting animal encounter

We’re giving one lucky winner a day out at one of Kent’s biggest wildlife parks, including an up-close animal encounter and an annual pass.

Red Arrows will perform in town despite air show cancellation

Red Arrows will perform in town despite air show cancellation

The Red Arrows will return to a town this year after previously backing out of a display.

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8 Easter trails at Kent’s National Trust locations

8 Easter trails at Kent’s National Trust locations

Join in with Tudor-themed trails, outdoor egg hunts and giant noughts-and-crosses with the National Trust’s Easter activities.

Two new summer festivals announced for seaside venue

Two new summer festivals announced for seaside venue

The one-day festivals celebrating soul, reggae and disco music will make their debut this summer as part of a huge concert series.

Oscar-winning film adapted for the stage

Oscar-winning film adapted for the stage

The mesmerising stage version of Life of Pi is bringing stunning sets and a life-sized Bengal tiger to a Kent theatre.

Where to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Kent

Where to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Kent

Pubs all over the county are taking part in the Irish celebration with green costumes, baby Guinness shots and folk music.

VIP smoking areas, flock wallpaper and doggy menus: Is this the pub of the future?

VIP smoking areas, flock wallpaper and doggy menus: Is this the pub of the future?

Secret Drinker checks out a pub revamp where no expense has been spared

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Guitarist Joe Bonamassa announced as festival headliner

Guitarist Joe Bonamassa announced as festival headliner

The Grammy-nominated blues musician will be making his only UK festival appearance in Kent this summer.

Where to see Kent’s delightful daffodils this spring

Where to see Kent’s delightful daffodils this spring

The vibrant flowers will be springing up at gardens all over the county in the coming weeks. Here’s where you can find them.

Kent’s most-booked spa breaks

Kent’s most-booked spa breaks

Treat yourself to a relaxing getaway at some of Kent’s most luxurious spas with Roman baths, hydrotherapy zones and monsoon showers.

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Critically endangered animals arrive at Kent wildlife park

Critically endangered animals arrive at Kent wildlife park

The safari park is now the only place in Kent where you can see Sumatran orangutans, some of the most endangered primates in the world.

Kent attractions offering free entry with lottery ticket

Kent attractions offering free entry with lottery ticket

The National Lottery scheme gives visitors entry to castles, museums, gardens and more for the price of a lottery ticket or scratchcard.

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James Arthur to perform summer concert

James Arthur to perform summer concert

Chart-topping X Factor winner James Arthur is the latest artist to be announced as part of a seaside concert series.

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Off Menu’s Ed Gamble to tour the UK

Off Menu’s Ed Gamble to tour the UK

Podcaster and stand-up comedian Ed Gamble is kicking off his new show, Hot Diggity Dog, at a Kent theatre.

The Wanted’s Jay McGuiness to star in supernatural thriller

The Wanted’s Jay McGuiness to star in supernatural thriller

The singer is the latest famous face to star in the spine-tingling paranormal play 2:22 A Ghost Story as it tours the country.

Make this Mother’s Day one to remember

Make this Mother’s Day one to remember

Put a smile on your mum’s face with great Mother’s Day ideas, including afternoon teas, wine tastings, craft markets and more.

‘The bar had a good vibe until a Dom Joly wannabe started hollering’

‘The bar had a good vibe until a Dom Joly wannabe started hollering’

Secret Drinker chills in a boutique hotel bar with three mysterious Moretti drinkers and one extra loud punter

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Musical royalty returns to the county

Musical royalty returns to the county

The pop princesses of sell-out musical SIX are back on stage for a nationwide tour, including two Kent theatres.

Kent’s top pub, restaurant, chef and food heroes revealed

Kent’s top pub, restaurant, chef and food heroes revealed

The 12 winners of the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards have been named at a ceremony full of foodie favourites.

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Outdoor cinema experience to return this summer

Outdoor cinema experience to return this summer

Cinema-goers can watch blockbuster films including Mamma Mia and Back to the Future at a historic venue this summer.

Enjoy unlimited family days out at Kent’s biggest wildlife parks

Enjoy unlimited family days out at Kent’s biggest wildlife parks

We’re giving one lucky winner an annual family pass to Port Lympne and Howletts animal parks, plus a Mother’s Day afternoon tea.

This year’s tastiest food and drink festivals

This year’s tastiest food and drink festivals

Feeling hungry? We’ve got some of Kent’s most mouth-watering food festivals that are sure to whet your appetite this year.

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Anton Du Beke to take all-singing all-dancing variety show on the road

Anton Du Beke to take all-singing all-dancing variety show on the road

The Strictly star is set to razzle-dazzle audiences with his action-packed new show - and it’s coming to four Kent venues.

The best family shows to book this year

The best family shows to book this year

From Disney classics to musical favourites, these 10 fantastic theatre shows are sure to put a smile on your kids’ faces.

Town’s Pride event confirmed for third year

Town’s Pride event confirmed for third year

A Pride event which has included RuPaul’s Drag Race stars and Strictly dancers in the past has revealed it will return this year.

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‘Dating back to the Tudors, this old inn has enough beams to build an armada’

‘Dating back to the Tudors, this old inn has enough beams to build an armada’

If only all pub refurbs were like this! Secret Drinker revels in 500 years of drinking history.

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Visit top attractions for the price of a scratchcard

Visit top attractions for the price of a scratchcard

Free and discounted attraction tickets are available to National Lottery players next month and here’s how to claim a cheap day out for your family.

Taskmaster’s Lucy Beaumont to bring new tour to Kent

Taskmaster’s Lucy Beaumont to bring new tour to Kent

The award-winning comedian is currently taking her latest show, The Trouble and Strife, to theatres across the country.

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