While stretches of the coast are delightful, Kent has suffered from coastal tourism since Victorian times. Known as 'the garden of England', its rural country is famous for its brewing tradition and is littered with distinctive hop houses. The Weald is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty worth exploring. Tonbridge Wells is a refined town on the River Medway, Tenterden has a beautiful High St while Canterbury, with its impressive cathedral was immortalised by Chaucer. Leeds Castle, near Maidstone is also stunning.
Sevenoaks & Gravesend
Tunbridge Wells & Tonbridge
The Weald & Ashford
Romney Marshes & Folkestone
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Dover
Maidstone & Medway towns
Whitstable & Margate
Canterbury
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Will the Worlds Oldest Tennis Tournament be a match for a Young Andy Murray? |
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June 21st - July 4th 2009 |
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2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
The Ashes
Another two years has passed and it's time for England to go head to head with Australia for another series of test cricket. To date, a total of 64 series have been played with Australia winning 31 and England 28 with 5 draws. Will the Australian's retain the Ashes yet again this year?
