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    The days are shorter now. One vineyard and a long lunch is a proper day out.
    🎄✨ Step into a festive fairytale at @powellcottonmuseum this Christmas ✨🎄 Discover A Cosy Quex House Christmas, where twinkling lights, beautifully dressed Christmas trees and the elegant sounds of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras fill the historic house with seasonal magic. 🌟 Share festive memories as you wander through the beautifully decorated rooms, enjoy traditional games and explore hands-on activities designed to spark imaginations and bring generations together. Then warm up with a hot chocolate and mince pie before heading out for a crisp winter stroll through the gardens. ❄️☕ 📍 Birchington, Kent #VisitKent #ChristmasInKent #QuexHouse #KentDaysOut #FestiveFun #FamilyDaysOut #VisitThanet #KentChristmas #WinterInKent #LoveKent #ChristmasMagic #DaysOutInKent
    🌲🧗 Adventure awaits in Kent! Ready to swing through the treetops, tackle wobbly bridges and zip through the forest? Whether you're soaring above the stunning grounds of Go Ape Leeds Castle or taking on the epic woodland adventures at Go Ape Bedgebury, there's no better way to get outdoors and make unforgettable memories. From family fun to adrenaline-fuelled challenges, these treetop adventures are perfect for all ages this season. 🍂✨ 📍 goapeleedscastle 📍 goapebedgebury Who are you bringing along for the adventure? 👇 #VisitKent #GoApe #LeedsCastle #Bedgebury #AdventureInKent #DaysOutInKent #FamilyFun #OutdoorAdventure #KentDaysOut #ZipWire #ExploreKent #AutumnInKent 🌳🍁🦅
    🍂🍻 Cosy pub season is here! Wrap up warm and discover some of Kent’s most inviting pubs this winter. From crackling log fires and character-filled country inns to coastal favourites serving seasonal food and local ales, there’s no better way to escape the chill. Whether you're planning a countryside walk, a weekend getaway or a relaxed lunch with friends, these cosy Kent pubs are ready to welcome you. Tap the link in our bio to read more and start planning your next winter day out. ✨🔥 📸 : @shepherdneame #VisitKent #KentLife #CosyPubs #WinterInKent #PubLife #KentFoodAndDrink #ExploreKent #VisitEngland #WeekendVibes #WinterEscapes #LoveKent #DaysOutInKent 🍂❄️🍺
    🔥🍺 Searching for the ultimate cosy pub this winter? Think roaring fires, hearty seasonal dishes, festive drinks and welcoming corners to warm up after a crisp Kent countryside walk. From traditional village inns to characterful gastro pubs, Kent is full of perfect places to hibernate this season. ❄️🍂 Tag someone you'd love to enjoy a cosy winter pub lunch with 👇 Discover our top picks via the link in bio. 📸: @shepherdneame #VisitKent #CosyKent #KentPubs #WinterEscapes #ExploreKent #FoodieKent #PubLunch #WinterDaysOut #VisitEngland #GardenOfEngland
    Five ways through one county. And a different day out every time. Chalk tracks, coastal light, market towns and winding country lanes. Every corner of Kent has its own character, its own vineyards and its own stories. Pick a corner, visit a couple of vineyards, make a day of it. Then come back and discover somewhere new. Choose your way.
    Admire the golden hour at every time of the day this autumn at @leedscastleuk. We just know images of the castle speak for themselves here and Leeds Castle is dressed in its best autumn colours right now. Grab your favourite sweater, lace up your boots, and wander until your heart is content with the multitude of lakeside paths and hidden woodland trails. However it doesn't stop there with their new Wallace & Gromit – 'A Cracking Christmas Caper', festive afternoon tea to Christmas trails just around the corner...
    ✨ GIVEAWAY TIME ✨ To celebrate the launch of our brand-new Visit Kent website, we're giving you the chance to WIN 1 of 5 unforgettable Kent staycations! 🎉🍂 Dreaming of a castle escape? A vineyard retreat? A coastal getaway or family adventure? We've got a prize package for you. Featuring experiences from: 🏰 @leedscastleuk 🌳 goapeleedscastle🍇 @biddendenvineyard 🍷 @winegardenofengland 👑 @hever_castle 🌿 @penshurstplace 🌊 @vococliftonhoteluk 🚂 @rhanddr 🏨 @bridgewoodmanorhotelandspa ⚓ @dockyard.chatham Discover somewhere new, revisit an old favourite, and experience the very best of the Garden of England. 🎉 Enter via the link in our bio. #VisitKent #GardenOfEngland #KentStaycation #Competition #Win #ExploreKent #LoveKent #StaycationUK #DaysOutInKent #KentLife #VisitBritain 🍂✨
    With the Halloween decorations lining houses, autumnal leaves filling our paths and gardens, it's October half term. Need some ideas - including some spooky ones? We've got you! 👉 A Horrible Histories quest at @leedscastleuk with live performers and ghostly secrets 👉 The Yuck Yard: Barnaby Bilge's Big Mess, an amusingly gruesome Halloween adventure @dockyard.chatham 👉 A creature trail to uncover animals in stonework and Bayeux-inspired embroidery workshops @CburyCathedral Find more of our suggestions at the link in our bio...
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    The vines are turning and there’s a warm welcome in the tasting room. Come and try something new. You might find a favourite.
    🎃🍁 School's out and adventure's calling! This October half term, follow the Mad Scientists Trail at @hever_castle, press your own apple juice at @brogdale_collections, ride through @rhanddr, or enjoy Halloween fun with the animals at the @rarebreedscentre. From spooky surprises and harvest experiences to family-friendly attractions and unforgettable days out, Kent is bursting with ways to make memories this autumn. ✨ Plus, travel with @se_railway and enjoy Kids for a Quid tickets. Tap the link in our bio to start planning! #VisitKent #OctoberHalfTerm #AutumnInKent #FamilyAdventure #HeverCastle #BrogdaleCollections #RareBreedsCentre #RHDR #DaysOutWithKids #ExploreKent 🍂🎃🚂
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