As a born and bred Maid of Kent, recipes from the Garden of England are near and dear to my heart. Not so long ago, generations of Londoners would spend their summers working in the hop fields or fruit orchards…
Walking the Pilgrim’s Way on Kent’s North Downs
The South Downs, now a National Park, attracts many with its chalk landscapes and gentle rolling hills. But there is another area some 30 miles to the north that is no less a draw for ramblers and nature lovers. The…
Favouring Faversham
When it comes to visitors, much of East Kent is overshadowed by Canterbury. Not that there is anything wrong with Canterbury. It is a beautiful little city and I enjoy making day trips there to browse the shops and soak…
Uncover Centuries of History at Reculver and Wantsum
If you happen to find yourself visiting Kent and driving down the Thanet Way, you might glance across to the sea and wonder about that old tower you see. The one that looks like the remains of something once much larger.…