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Out With The Old - Canterbury Auction Galleries
January is the perfect time to blow away the cobwebs and refresh both yourself and your surroundings. So why not consider letting some of your possessions go and making space for new pieces to love? We can all grow a little tired of polishing, dusting or simply living with the same familiar objects. Selling a few items can instantly bring a feeling of renewal into your home, not to mention some useful extra cash. Professional organiser Marie Kondo’s approach to decluttering i
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7 days ago3 min read
Le Garrick, Covent GardenA Slice of Paris in the Heart of the West End
There are restaurants that feel like discoveries, even when they’ve been there for decades, and Le Garrick is one of them. Hidden just off Covent Garden’s bustle on Garrick Street, this long loved French bistro has been quietly serving locals, theatre-goers, and in the know Londoners for over thirty years. Step inside and you are instantly transported from the neon hum of the West End to something softer, slower, and unmistakably French. Down a narrow staircase, the candlelig
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Nov 25, 20252 min read
KENT GETS A BAKE-OVER: BUDGE OVER GREGGS - BAKERY79 LAUNCHES WITH FREE COFFEE ALL DAY
New site Bakery79 opens with free coffee for customers on launch day Family-run brand with nearly 50 years of baking heritage expands across Kent Bearsted welcomes the newest site, serving fresh pastries, bakes and grab-and-go favourites Kent is getting a seriously tasty upgrade. Bakery79, the new food-to-go brand replacing Greggs sites across the UK, launches this Thursday, 20th November, with free coffee for everyone, all day - until Sunday. The newest opening lands this w
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Nov 21, 20252 min read
Hand Picked Hotels announces the launch of its Winter Wine Dinner Collection
Hand Picked Hotels is delighted to announce the launch of its Winter Wine Dinner Collection, a five-part dining series bringing together world class wines, seasonal cuisine and historic hospitality across its flagship country house and island hotels. Master Sommelier Clément Robert hosts this intimate dinner with wines from Bird in Hand, a family owned winery in South Australia’s Adelaide Hills. Founded in 1997 by Andrew and Susie Nugent, Bird in Hand is acclaimed for its
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Nov 11, 20255 min read
The Pig – New Forest, HampshireWhere It All Began
There’s something about the original Pig that feels instantly familiar, as if, even before you’ve crossed the threshold, you already know it. Perhaps it’s the unspoken confidence that hums through the place, the sense that this is the flagship, the one that started it all. Hidden among the ancient woodlands of Brockenhurst, The Pig in the New Forest is the blueprint that defined a whole new way of dining and staying in the English countryside. The moment you arrive, that comf
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Nov 10, 20254 min read
‘TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS’, OFFERS VISITORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STEP INTO AN IMAGINED GEORGIAN WORLD OF OPPULENT INSTALLATIONS, BESPOKE SCULPTURES, FABULOUS COSTUMES AND FLORISTRY.
Throwing open its doors at Christmas for the very first time, Chiswick House in collaboration with live entertainment company Underbelly and theatrical, heritage site curators CLW Event Design will give visitors the unique opportunity to step inside and experience a fantastical festive journey inspired by the beloved 1780 carol ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ and the era in which it was written. The historic rooms of Chiswick House will be transformed into an imagined Georgian wor
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Oct 17, 20253 min read
Spooktacular Half Term Offer! Kids Go FREE at Howletts Wild Animal Park This Half Term
Be quick as spaces are limited to this sell out event! Howletts, Kent’s original wildlife park, houses some of the world’s most endangered and rare animals. With over 390 animals, including Kent’s only giant anteaters, the largest herd of African elephants in the UK, more gorillas and their new babies than any other zoo in the country. This October half term, ALL kids under 15 can enter Howletts for FREE (valid from 18th October – 3rd November 2024), but tickets are l
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Oct 16, 20252 min read
The sell-out sensation is back! Tim Tam Sweet & Salty returns to UK stores indefinitely
OCT 2025, London , UK: Tim Tam’s latest limited-edition chocolatey biscuit, Tim Tam Sweet & Salty, has been a runaway hit in the UK since its launch in July, flying off shelves and into baskets as quickly as they arrived. The biscuit that went viral has left fans of the Aussie treat desperately taking to social media to track them down in local stores, with some packs even popping up for sale on eBay! But fear not. Tim Tam has listened to the demands and is answering the
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Oct 16, 20251 min read
💛Stand with Maya💛
At The Kent Review , we’re proud to celebrate the people, places, and stories that make our community so special , but sometimes, we...
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Oct 4, 20252 min read
Editor’s Pick: A Night of Soul & Motown Magic
If you’re looking for a night out that will leave you smiling from ear to ear, this one’s for you. A Night of Soul & Motown Magic isn’t...
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Aug 22, 20252 min read
CRANFEST 25: A Weekend of Music, Food and Fun in Cranbrook Town Centre, 5-6 September, 2025
Now celebrating its 5th year, CRANFEST 25 is back — and more vibrant than ever! With around 25 bands taking to the stage across a wide...
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Aug 18, 20252 min read
Free family fun with favourite characters at Bluewater this summer
Bluewater is hosting a series of meet and greets with some of your favourite characters this summer including Bluey, Paddington™, Gabby’s...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read
Introducing Wayfarer Wines
As England’s wine scene flourishes, there’s never been a better time to explore homegrown vintages and Wayfarer Wines is a name to know....
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Aug 13, 20251 min read
JURASSIC WORLD: THE EXPERIENCE LONDON BATTERSEA
Jurassic World: The Experience has roared back into London at the brand-new NEON venue, right next to Battersea Power Station. Perfect...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read
Candlelight®, the live concert series that reimagines classical music, returns to Rochester with new dates from October
The multisensory experience continues at The Corn Exchange Northgate, creating an intimate atmosphere that has already captivated...
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Aug 13, 20252 min read
Chef Petros Dimas of Michelin-Starred Makris Athens Comes to Carousel London
This September, Carousel London welcomes Petros Dimas, the visionary chef-patron of Makris Athens by Domes, to its celebrated guest chef...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read
Five new things to enjoy on the Isle of Thanet this summer (and beyond)
The coastal resorts of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate on the Kent coast, collectively known as the Isle of Thanet, have been...
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Aug 13, 20254 min read
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve Unveils 'Lion Lookout' - Immersive New Accommodation Experience Plans
Kent, UK – Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, the UK’s leading safari staycation destination, is proud to unveil plans for ‘Lion Lookout’, a...
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Jul 31, 20252 min read
Leas Cliff Hall Launches New What’s On Brochure – Live Entertainment from August 2025 to March 2026
Folkestone, Kent – [23 July 2025] – Leas Cliff Hall is delighted to unveil its brand-new What’s On brochure, packed with exciting shows...
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Jul 28, 20252 min read
Rising from the Ashes: The Story Behind Hormozi Coffee
Rising from the Ashes: The Story Behind Hormozi Coffee That first sip of coffee in the morning, the one that lifts the fog and brings a...
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Jul 15, 20251 min read
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