29 Aug 2026

inside ICON: The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Standing proudly on the banks of the River Medway, The Historic Dockyard Chatham has spent more than four centuries shaping Britain’s maritime story. From building iconic warships for the Royal Navy like

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27 Jul 2026

inside ICON: Celebrating 150 Years of Ruxley Manor

There’s something quietly familiar about finding your home and garden essentials alongside local produce in one place, but when that same destination is celebrating its 150th anniversary, familiarity gives way to a

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22 Jul 2026

Memorial Day 2026: Under the Same Skies Where “The Few” Flew

Eighty-six years since the Battle of Britain was won over southeast England, the annual memorial event held to remember ‘The Few’ took place under those same skies. On Sunday 12 July, guests

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20 May 2026

JAZZ Apples: 20 Years of British Growing

BEYOND THE FRUIT BOWL: 20 YEARS OF BRITISH JAZZ™ Apples  BY SOPHIE SHORTER It’s said an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what if those apples were JAZZ™ – locally

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28 Apr 2026

inside ICON: 100 Years of Discovery at Quex House & Gardens

Quex House & Gardens is marking 100 years of the Powell-Cotton Museum Trust in 2026 with its PCT100: Past & Present anniversary programme – a year of seasonal events, collaborations with local

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24 Mar 2026

inside ICON: Accomplished Georgian Heritage at Belmont House

Illustrious and award-winning, Belmont House stands as one of Kent’s most accomplished 18th-century houses, admired for both its elegant neo-classical Georgian architecture and its stunning gardens. BY SOPHIE SHORTER Built in 1789,

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19 Mar 2026

Sleeping with History: Kent’s Most Storied Heritage Staycations

Where the walls whisper, the floors creak, and the night belongs to centuries gone by…Kent is not just rich in history, it is inhabitable history. This is a county where you can

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25 Feb 2026

‘Inspired by Chartwell’ Winners Unveiled in Churchill’s Studio

Until 3 January 2027, visitors to the National Trust’s Chartwell can see the winners of the ‘Inspired by Chartwell’ painting competition, part of a new exhibition held in Sir Winston Churchill’s studio

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13 Feb 2026

inside ICON: Tudor History Lives at Hever Castle & Gardens

Proudly set in the quaint village of Hever near Edenbridge, the double-moated 14th-century Hever Castle once served as the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII and mother of

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30 Jan 2026

Kent…Reinvented: Celebrating Kent’s Finest Repurposed Venues

Give our creative, community-minded county a building with a backstory and it will give you a future. A brick barn meant for hay? Now the backdrop to tear-jerking vows and questionable dance

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27 Jan 2026

insideICONS: Celebrating 100 Years of Brands Hatch in Sevenoaks

Brands Hatch, proudly located in West Kingsdown, is celebrating a major milestone for 2026: its 100-year anniversary, complete with a Century of Power commemorative programme running throughout the year and featuring demonstrations,

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09 Oct 2025

Black History Month: The Black Creatives Enriching Kent’s Culture

Visionary Voices Black History Month is more than a moment on the calendar; it’s a vibrant celebration of the people and stories that weave together the diverse cultural fabric of our communities.

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