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With the warmer weather coming our way, why not take a trip to East Kent for the weekend, exploring our stunning beaches alongside taking a short break from work life by indulging into our amazing accommodations. Not sure on what to see, eat or do? Don’t worry we have you covered. Here you’ll find a whole variety of accommodation providers, food and drinks options and places to visit on your day out, making your weekend as relaxed as possible.

Is there a better way to while away an afternoon than a wander around a museum? The centres for fascinating history, art and culture are always warm and welcoming, whether it’s their knowledgeable tour guides or friendly café staff! We’re so lucky that here in Kent we have an abundance of interesting museums, historical sites and memorials, from the historic and famous to the quirky and unique, so celebrate National Museums Day on 18th May with us as we walk you through our top cultural hotspots…

With a packed schedule of exhibitions, workshops and events going on this spring and summer, we've asked our friends at Turner Contemporary to give us a sneak peek at just some of the highlights. So whether you fancy learning about their upcoming programme of exhibitions, or the top family events for this spring and summer, read on.

It's nearly that time of year, time to don your wellies and check out some of the best live music in Kent. Whether you're looking for boutique festivals or big stage events, our line up of Kent's best music festivals will soon persuade you to dig out that tent.

From the worlds of art, literature, film, science, sports and music, Kent boasts a heavy-weight Hall of Fame when it comes to famous faces throughout history.

Kent has plenty of family-friendly festivals for little and big kids to enjoy all summer long. Browse our list to find days out filled with music, dance, arts, puppets and workshops, and find the grown up festivals that even the little ones will want to rock out at.

February marks LGBTQ+ history month – a chance to learn and educate ourselves on LGBTQ+ history, and celebrate those who have fought, and are still fighting, for a more inclusive society and the right to be their truest self. Kent has long been home to people who challenged the conformist norms around gender and sexuality, and we’re proud to celebrate them and their impact in their fields of work and on our history. Let’s raise the rainbow flag together...

If I asked you to name a film or show that was filmed in Kent, you probably couldn't answer! However there is a lot of Blockbuster films and series that are always being filmed here, and we're here today to show you some of the best.