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Why West Kent's Vineyards Are Picking Grapes Weeks Early This Year
A hot, dry spring and summer have pushed this year's grape harvest to among the earliest in decades - a pattern stretching from Champagne to California, and now visible on the vines at Westerham's Squerryes and Staplehurst's Hush Heath.
Plans for Leigh's Fleur de Lis Aim to Restore Closed Village Pub, Parish Council Says
A planning application that reads like routine kitchen maintenance turns out to cover a full internal strip-out of Leigh's Grade II listed Fleur de Lis - and Leigh Parish Council says the investment is meant to bring the currently closed village pub back into proper use.
West Kent's Award-Winning Food and Drink Scene, in Four Stops
From a Michelin Green Star farm restaurant in Kilndown to a much-loved 15th century pub in Shoreham, West Kent cleaned up at the Muddy Stilettos Kent Awards 2026 - here's a tour of the winners actually worth booking a table at.
Steam Trains, 70 Stalls and 200 Real Ales: 5 West Kent Food Events to Catch This Autumn
From a monthly farmers' market in Sevenoaks to a beer festival run from a heritage railway in Tunbridge Wells, here are five West Kent food and drink events worth putting in the diary this autumn.
Sevenoaks Street Food Fest Returns to Vine Gardens This August
International street food, live music and free entry at Vine Gardens on Saturday 29 August, as Heart of Sevenoaks and the town council bring back the borough's street food festival for another summer.
Free family safety event coming to Sevenoaks fire station
Sevenoaks fire station will welcome families for two days of free games, interactive activities and practical home safety advice.
Outdoor cinema returns to Knole with family favourite Lilo & Stitch
An outdoor screening of Disney's Lilo & Stitch (2025) is coming to Knole this August, giving families the chance to enjoy a movie under the stars in the historic grounds of the National Trust estate.
Bradbourne Lakes to host free family summer festival this weekend
Bradbourne Lakes Park in Sevenoaks will host a free Summer Festival on Saturday 11 July, with family activities, history walks, entertainment and food stalls. Some activities require advance booking.
Mabledon Boot Fairs return near Tunbridge Wells
Mabledon Boot Fairs are back at Mabledon Farm in Southborough, with Sunday morning sales close to Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. Gates open from 6am, sellers do not need to book, and buyers pay £1.50 entry.