The Stunning Gardens of Mount Ephraim in Hernhill
We hadn’t been to Mount Ephraim in Kent for a few years and I was reminded just how beautiful the gardens were by Julie Wassmer when she was researching her new book in the Whitstable…
The 14th Century Littlebourne Barn Near Canterbury
We’d been to the Aisled Barn in Littlebourne, Canterbury, Kent, lots of times for summer and Christmas fayres and also art shows, but I’d never really looked around the empty barn to see how it…
Whitstable Harbour Gin – The Taste Of Kent
Whitstable Harbour Gin was launched In July 2021, by the landlord Darren Wilton and Justine Setterfield from The Old Neptune pub in Whitstable. I’d heard how good it was and I love to shop local…
Whitstable Bay “High Tide” Afternoon Tea at The Marine Hotel in Tankerton
I’d seen the promotional photos for this afternoon tea and I absolutely loved the idea of having it all served in a wooden boat. I do love novelty things and all things nautical so this…
Quex Park And Festability In Kent
Quex Park is a country estate in Birchington which is near Margate in Kent. It’s 250 acres of parkland and gardens and 1500 acres of farmed land. It has Quex House and the Powell-Cotton museum,…
Walking The Warren In Folkestone
We needed a really good walk and found this hidden gem in one of our Kent walking books. The Warren is in Folkestone, in east Kent and is just around the coast from the white…
Gin Tasting From Pink Pigs To 007
Gin has become the “go to” alcoholic beverage, it’s cool and trendy and the drink to be seen with. You can make it look pretty by sprucing it up with berries and slices of fruit…
The Unique, Picturesque, Fishing Town of Whitstable
Whitstable is a small, unique, delightfully quirky, seaside, fishing town in east Kent. It is packed full of lovely independent shops and places to eat and drink, it’s a vibrant town with a huge sense…
A Scenic Coastal Walk From Hampton To Herne Bay
I love this walk from Hampton. Hampton is one of my favourite coastal walks. It has a wide promenade and the bay is just stunning, particularly at sunrise or sunset. It is also packed with…
Relax And Unwind With ChilliWinter Aromatherapy Candles
I’ve recently started to really appreciate the importance of scents in my life, I love the difference that they make to me. They are great for finding my inner peace, the serenity in the world,…
Exploring Walmer Castle And Gardens
I do love castles and this is one of my favourites in Kent. There’s nothing better on a sunny day than a trip out to explore Walmer Castle and their fabulous gardens. We packed up…
A Walk Around Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve
I was given a new camera for my birthday last year and I was itching to try it out properly and take some pictures of wildlife, so we headed down to the Stodmarsh National Nature…