In this issue

Fixing our planet
Kent eco-warriors following in the footsteps of Gerald Durrell

CURIOUS MONUMENTS
From a Neolithic long barrow to WWI trenches

We will remember:
75 years since the end of WWII and its effect on our county.
100 years ago when Dover welcomed the Unknown Warrior.

The choice of leaders

It’s a small, scenic Kentish market town on the border with Surrey, famous for not one but two great leaders. We take a look around Westerham

5 mins

The eco-warriors

Awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2019 in recognition of its research in global nature conservation, the role of Kent-based DICE has never been more relevant

7 mins

Kent's most CURIOUS MONUMENTS

Our county can boast some of the most celebrated and downright unusual protected mouments in the country

6 mins

Ghosts of a river's life

Kent Life discovers an an other-worldliness about the marshes, creeks, and saltings of the lower reaches of the river Medway

5 mins

The return of the son

The Unknown Warrior’s journey from the World War One battlefields via Dover to his resting place in Westminster Abbey is 100 years old this month

5 mins

We will remember

In a year when we got an inkling of what living through a war means, we remember the 75th anniversary of the end of the Great War

6 mins

Age-old advice

Just become a grandparent for the first time? Perhaps you need a little guidance, so here are some top tips about how to embrace your new family role

3 mins

10 GOOD REASONS TO VISIT Medway Towns

A vast Dockyard, a Napoleonic fort and a JCB diggers theme park - let’s visit Chatham and Medway

4 mins

KENT'S CREEPIEST- GHOST STORIES

Here are 10 tales to make you shiver as we celebrate All Hallows’ Eve

7 mins

Joking apart

From his home in Broadstairs, Royston Robertson comes up with satirical, topical and sometimes just plain silly cartoons

5 mins

Good neighbours

One is a medieval market town, its neighbour a modern garden village built on a key RAF airfield. Let’s find out about West Malling and Kings Hill

5 mins

Travels by book

As we celebrate National Poetry Day on 1 October, Kent Life looks at how the joy of reading helped lift us into other worlds during lockdown

5 mins

Living with loss

If you’re experiencing bereavement, don’t forget to be kind to yourself

3 mins

Victoria in Ramsgate

On holiday in Ramsgate 185 years ago, Princess Victoria contracted typhus and ‘went missing’ for three weeks. Had she died, the future of the royal family could have been quite different

5 mins

Heard it on the grapevine

It’s several miles from the coast but was once a powerful maritime town. Now considered the heart of the English wine industry, we take a tour of Tenterden

5 mins

Fantasy land

Balmoral Cottage in Benenden showcases how topiary can create a fantasy landscape in talented hands

4 mins

10 GOOD REASONS TO VISIT Bromley & Chislehurst

These two neighbours offer everything from history and culture to visitor attractions and green spaces

4 mins

10 Good Reasons To Visit Faversham

The creekside setting of this historic market town makes for a perfect escape to the country

4 mins

Sent Down Under

They were petty Kent criminals, sentenced to transportation to New South Wales, who became ‘Australian royalty’ as part of the ‘First Fleet’

8 mins

Hidden Nature

Heritage Open Days is back – with an emphasis this year on discovering previously overlooked green spaces

2 mins

Kent's top 10 castles

We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to castles – from crumbling ruins to chocolatebox stunners, Kent has the lot

7 mins

Ode to Autumn

In this strangest of years, the changing of the seasons is a reassuring constant. Let’s embrace the start of autumn

2 mins

Heart of oak

The original trees that gave this popular town its name are long gone, but it still has a heart of oak. Take a closer look at superb Sevenoaks

5 mins

Messing about on the river

The easing of lockdown saw a huge growth in paddlesports, with people eager to get some exercise and explore the countryside, safely

6 mins

Mists of time

Immerse yourself in the atmospheric gardens at Nettlestead Place, where the past and present meet in a plantsman’s garden

6 mins

Flying Offier X

80 years after the Battle of Britain, Richard Bates recalls the role his father H.E. Bates played in telling the stories of the famous ‘Few’

8 mins

Dance of life

Karen Summers’s art reflects her passion for movement and dance

4 mins

Covid-19 Heroes Celebrated

Retired teacher Naomi Lumutenga from Maidstone and her daughter, the illustrator Taaya Marjorie Griffith, have collaborated to produce Our Covid-19 Heroes, charting the role played by individuals across a number of sectors during the pandemic.

2 mins

Tthe Big Picture

Kent Life’s chief photographer has shared one of his favourite Kent scenes every month during lock down.

1 min

Stepping out

It’s summer and the world is starting to open back up again after the restrictions brought about by Covid-19

3 mins

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Kent Life Magazine Description:

Every month Kent Life is packed with features about this picturesque part of England - from characters and personalities to heritage and traditions. We turn the focus on our towns and villages, and give comprehensive guides to enjoying life in Kent.