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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
‘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
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
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
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,
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.