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and public can go aboard"/></noscript> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="col-xs-7 col-sm-12 col-md-12"> <h2 class="hidden-xs">Spanish galleon coming to Kent harbour - and public can go aboard</h2> <p>A replica of the kind of ship of the Spanish Crown for maritime expeditions will be open to the public as the 48m vessel docks at a Kent harbour.</p> </div> </div> <div class="Media"> </div> <div class="visible-xs"> <div class="clearfix Mobclearfix"></div> <div class="line"></div> <div class="clearfix Mobclearfix"></div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-3 col-md-3 Story"> <a href="/folkestone/news/seaside-festival-cancelled-over-lack-of-funding-and-safety-f-309254/"> <h2 class="visible-xs">Seaside festival cancelled over lack of funding and safety fears</h2> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-5 col-sm-12 col-md-12"> <div class="VideoPlay"> <img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 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Beer and cider festival returns after two years of cancellations</h2> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-5 col-sm-4 col-md-4 col-lg-4"> <div class="VideoPlay"> <img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 2934 2017'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Cheers to that! Beer and cider festival returns after two years of cancellations" data-root="/_media/img/" data-path="CGEF2QXEDDEH72BAI51N.jpg" data-ar="1.45"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/120x0/CGEF2QXEDDEH72BAI51N.jpg" alt="Cheers to that! Beer and cider festival returns after two years of cancellations"/></noscript> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="col-xs-7 col-sm-8 col-md-8 col-lg-8"> <h2 class="hidden-xs">Cheers to that! Beer and cider festival returns after two years of cancellations</h2> <p>The much-loved CAMRA festival will showcase 70 real ales and 30 ciders from breweries across Kent and the UK.</p> <div class="Media"> </div> </div> </div> </a> <a class="HLine" href="/medway/news/the-woman-who-wants-you-to-look-closer-at-where-you-live-272119/"> <h2 class="visible-xs">The woman who wants you to look closer at where you live </h2> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-5 col-sm-4 col-md-4 col-lg-4"> <div class="VideoPlay"> <div class="VideoButton"> <i class="fa fa-play fa-lg"></i> </div> <img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1196 822'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="The woman who wants you to look closer at where you live " data-root="/_media/img/" data-path="IP4BGO0PF07LQYFQSI7J.jpg" data-ar="1.45"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/120x0/IP4BGO0PF07LQYFQSI7J.jpg" alt="The woman who wants you to look closer at where you live "/></noscript> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="col-xs-7 col-sm-8 col-md-8 col-lg-8"> <h2 class="hidden-xs">The woman who wants you to look closer at where you live </h2> <p>A woman with a passion for history has created quiz trail brochures to get people more aware of their towns. </p> <div class="Media"> </div> </div> </div> </a> <a class="HLine" href="/medway/news/new-food-and-drink-festival-heading-to-town-271573/"> <h2 class="visible-xs">New food and drink festival at castle </h2> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-5 col-sm-4 col-md-4 col-lg-4"> <div class="VideoPlay"> <img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1529 1051'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="New food and drink festival at castle " data-root="/_media/img/" data-path="4WK50KX237SWQNTYSG5L.jpg" data-ar="1.45"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/120x0/4WK50KX237SWQNTYSG5L.jpg" alt="New food and drink festival at castle "/></noscript> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="col-xs-7 col-sm-8 col-md-8 col-lg-8"> <h2 class="hidden-xs">New food and drink festival at castle </h2> <p>A new three-day food festival is being added to one town's list of attractions – and there's cut-price tickets available now.</p> <div class="Media"> <i class="fa fa-comment" aria-hidden="true"></i> <span>6</span> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4"> <div class="mpu"> <span id="p_mpu2" class="HYAFYQ" style="width: 300px; height: 250px;" data-provider="3" data-devices="dt" data-format="['mpu2',300,250]"></span> <span id="p_mpu2_mobile" class="HYAFYQ" style="width: 300px; height: 250px;" data-provider="3" data-devices="m" data-format="['mpu2',300,250]"></span> </div> <div class="SiteContentBlock"> <a href="https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=db819761-ab12-4d84-a03e-ce1276310801" target="_blank"> <img src="/_assets/sheppyemag.jpg" class="img-responsive"/> </a> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="thingstodo"> <h3 class="magtext">7 places to visit in Kent</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <div id="myCarousel-3" class="carousel slide" data-ride="carousel" data-interval="12000" data-wrap="true" data-pause="hover"> <div class="carousel-inner"> <div class="item active"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-sm-offset-3 col-md-12 col-md-offset-0"> <img src="/_assets/dk_dovercastle_1_1.jpg" class="img-responsive" alt="Dover Castle"/> <div class="DaysOutText"> <div class="col-xs-9 col-sm-9 col-md-9 wrap"> <h4 class="title">Dover Castle</h4> </div> <div class="col-md-1 count"> <p>1</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <p>For an action-packed family day, the English Heritage property perched on Kent’s famous White Cliffs is hard to beat. Take time to walk the battlements and enjoy breath-taking views towards France.</p> <p>Explore the Great Tower and unearth fascinating facts about its history. </p> <p>You can also relive the turbulent times of the Second World War as you tour the underground hospital tucked away within the Secret Wartime Tunnels. Make sure you set aside the whole day – there’s a lot to do.</p> <hr/> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-9 col-md-9"> <p class="findoutmore"><a href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dover-castle/" target="_blank">FIND OUT MORE</a></p> </div> <div class="col-xs-3 col-md-3"> <a class="left carousel-control" href="#myCarousel-3" rel="nofollow" data-slide="prev"><i class="fa fa-chevron-left" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a class="right carousel-control" href="#myCarousel-3" rel="nofollow" data-slide="next"><i class="fa fa-chevron-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-sm-offset-3 col-md-12 col-md-offset-0"><img src="/_assets/dk_canterburytales_1.jpg" class="img-responsive" alt="Canterbury Tales"/> <div class="DaysOutText"> <div class="col-xs-9 col-sm-9 col-md-9 wrap"> <h4 class="title">Canterbury Tales</h4> </div> <div class="col-md-1 count"> <p>2</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <p>Ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era? At the Canterbury Tales you can do just that. </p> <p>Step into medieval Canterbury and accompany Geoffrey Chaucer’s colourful characters on their magical pilgrimage from London to the shrine of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral.</p> <p>Along the way, their stories of love, romance, jealousy and trickery are vividly recreated. Ideal for a rainy day.</p> <hr/> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-9 col-md-9"> <p class="findoutmore"><a href="http://www.canterburytales.org.uk" target="_blank">FIND OUT MORE</a></p> </div> <div class="col-xs-3 col-md-3"> <a class="left carousel-control" href="#myCarousel-3" rel="nofollow" data-slide="prev"><i class="fa fa-chevron-left" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a class="right carousel-control" href="#myCarousel-3" rel="nofollow" data-slide="next"><i class="fa fa-chevron-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-sm-offset-3 col-md-12 col-md-offset-0"><img src="/_assets/dk_bewlwater_img.jpg" class="img-responsive" alt="Bewl Water"/> <div class="DaysOutText"> <div class="col-xs-9 col-sm-9 col-md-9 wrap"> <h4 class="title">Bewl Water</h4> </div> <div class="col-md-1 count"> <p>3</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <p>Hidden in picturesque countryside, straddling the border between Kent and East Sussex, Bewl Water is a hive of activity during the summer months. </p> <p>The reservoir, set in 1,000 acres of land, has a popular cycle path and water sports including wind surfing, rowing and canoeing.</p> <p>There is also a cafe and bistro which offers breathtaking views of the reservoir. It’s just off the A21 at Lamberhurst, 15 miles from Tunbridge Wells.</p> <hr/> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-9 col-md-9"> <p class="findoutmore"><a href="http://www.bewlwater.co.uk" target="_blank">FIND OUT MORE</a></p> </div> <div class="col-xs-3 col-md-3"> <a class="left carousel-control" href="#myCarousel-3" rel="nofollow" data-slide="prev"><i class="fa fa-chevron-left" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a class="right carousel-control" href="#myCarousel-3" rel="nofollow" data-slide="next"><i class="fa fa-chevron-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-sm-offset-3 col-md-12 col-md-offset-0"><img src="/_assets/dk_leedscastle_2.jpg" class="img-responsive" alt="Leeds Castle"/> <div class="DaysOutText"> <div class="col-xs-9 col-sm-9 col-md-9 wrap"> <h4 class="title">Leeds Castle</h4> </div> <div class="col-md-1 count"> <p>4</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <p>It is billed as being the loveliest castle in the world and it seems visitors agree. Leeds Castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal palace, and an elegant early 20th century retreat for the rich and famous. More recently though it has become one of the most visited historic buildings in Britain, with more than half a million people going through the gates each year. </p> <p>There’s plenty to explore besides the fortress itself, with 500 acres of parkland, a maze and an underground grotto. There are also free falconry displays and boat and train rides to keep families busy.</p> <hr/> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-9 col-md-9"> <p class="findoutmore"><a href="http://www.leeds-castle.com" target="_blank">FIND OUT MORE</a></p> </div> <div class="col-xs-3 col-md-3"> <a class="left carousel-control" href="#myCarousel-3" rel="nofollow" data-slide="prev"><i class="fa fa-chevron-left" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a class="right carousel-control" href="#myCarousel-3" rel="nofollow" data-slide="next"><i class="fa fa-chevron-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-sm-offset-3 col-md-12 col-md-offset-0"><img src="/_assets/dk_penshurst_1_1.jpg" class="img-responsive" alt="Penshurst Place"/> <div class="DaysOutText"> <div class="col-xs-9 col-sm-9 col-md-9 wrap"> <h4 class="title">Penshurst Place</h4> </div> <div class="col-md-1 count"> <p>5</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <p>Ideal for a fine and sunny day, a drive through some of Kent’s beautiful countryside surrounding Tunbridge Wells brings you out to this little gem. Penshurst is a pretty, unspoilt, village with quaint tea rooms.</p> <p>At the top of a hill just outside the village is the Spotted Dog, a 15th century pub with beams and open fires, and breathtaking views over Penshurst Place and Gardens.</p> <p>The ancestral home once owned by Henry VIII is one for all the family as well as those interested in history. There’s an adventure playground, gardens and a restaurant.</p> <hr/> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-9 col-md-9"> <p class="findoutmore"><a href="http://www.penshurstplace.com" target="_blank">FIND OUT MORE</a></p> </div> <div class="col-xs-3 col-md-3"> <a class="left carousel-control" href="#myCarousel-3" rel="nofollow" data-slide="prev"><i class="fa fa-chevron-left" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a class="right carousel-control" href="#myCarousel-3" rel="nofollow" data-slide="next"><i class="fa fa-chevron-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-sm-offset-3 col-md-12 col-md-offset-0"><img src="/_assets/dk_samphirehoe_1.jpg" class="img-responsive" alt="Samphire Hoe"/> <div class="DaysOutText"> <div class="col-xs-9 col-sm-9 col-md-9 wrap"> <h4 class="title">Samphire Hoe</h4> </div> <div class="col-md-1 count"> <p>6</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <p>This amazing place, on the coast between Dover and Folkestone, was made from the material dug to create the Channel Tunnel and the further you get from the car park, the more wild the site becomes. </p> <p>Flowers, birds, sea angling, peace and quiet, painting or walks – there is something for everyone. </p> <p>Guided walks and other activities are regularly organised.</p> <p>There is also a snack kiosk.</p> <hr/> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-9 col-md-9"> <p class="findoutmore"><a href="http://www.samphirehoe.com" target="_blank">FIND OUT MORE</a></p> </div> <div class="col-xs-3 col-md-3"> <a class="left carousel-control" href="#myCarousel-3" rel="nofollow" data-slide="prev"><i class="fa fa-chevron-left" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a class="right carousel-control" href="#myCarousel-3" rel="nofollow" data-slide="next"><i class="fa fa-chevron-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-sm-offset-3 col-md-12 col-md-offset-0"><img src="/_assets/dk_hevercastle_img.jpg" class="img-responsive" alt="Hever Castle"/> <div class="DaysOutText"> <div class="col-xs-9 col-sm-9 col-md-9 wrap"> <h4 class="title">Hever Castle</h4> </div> <div class="col-md-1 count"> <p>7</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <p>There’s 700 years of history and award-winning gardens at 13th century Hever Castle, near Tonbridge. There’s plenty for everyone from three to 103 – including the water maze. </p> <p>Situated on Sixteen Acre Island at the 700-year-old double-moated castle – once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn – the maze has stepping stone walkways which send out jets of water at odd intervals, soaking surprised visitors. </p> <p>The aim is to reach the stone grotto in the centre without getting wet. Under fives must be accompanied by an adult. Just don’t forget the towel!</p> <hr/> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-9 col-md-9"> <p class="findoutmore"><a href="http://www.hevercastle.co.uk" target="_blank">FIND OUT MORE</a></p> </div> <div class="col-xs-3 col-md-3"> <a class="left carousel-control" href="#myCarousel-3" rel="nofollow" data-slide="prev"><i class="fa fa-chevron-left" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> <a class="right carousel-control" href="#myCarousel-3" rel="nofollow" data-slide="next"><i class="fa fa-chevron-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="mpu"> <span id="p_mpu3" class="HYAFYQ" style="width: 300px; height: 250px;" data-provider="3" data-devices="dt" data-format="['mpu3',300,250]"></span> <span id="p_mpu3_mobile" class="HYAFYQ" style="width: 300px; height: 250px;" data-provider="3" data-devices="m" data-format="['mpu3',300,250]"></span> </div> </div> </div><div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> 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