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Chiddingstone: The One-Street Village the National Trust Owns Almost All Of
Chiddingstone, near Edenbridge, is a genuine Tudor one-street village that the National Trust has owned since 1939 - home to a scandal-tinged castle museum, a rock the village may or may not be named after, and some of the priciest cottages in West Kent.
Marden Youth Event Pairs Cricket With Gaming to Widen Appeal
The Kent Cricket Foundation brought its Street Cricket Engagement Bus to Marden Playing Field this week, mixing PlayStation consoles and VR cricket with traditional bat-and-ball activities to draw in young people who might not otherwise try the sport.
Tonbridge Castle Offers Two-for-One Entry to Borough Residents This September
Tonbridge and Malling residents can bring a friend or family member for free to Tonbridge Castle throughout September, as the council looks to boost awareness of the historic attraction among local people.
Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground Gets £179,000 Summer Makeover
A near £179,000 investment has brought pickleball courts, revamped tennis courts, an expanded outdoor gym and a Tonbridge-themed mini-golf course to Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground, just in time for the summer holidays.
Fight to Save Oaken Wood Intensifies as Maidstone Council Objects to Quarry Plans
Campaigners, wildlife charities and Maidstone Borough Council are urging residents to object to plans that would see Hermitage Quarry expand into Oaken Wood, warning it would cause the largest loss of ancient woodland in England this century.
Haysden Country Park - One of the Best Places to Walk, Cycle and Switch Off Near Tonbridge
Haysden Country Park near Tonbridge is a great spot for walking, cycling or a relaxed day out, with lakes, open space, a café and a play area for kids.
Kent Secures £6m for Active Travel - What It Could Mean for Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Maidstone
Kent’s £6m active travel funding could benefit Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Maidstone, but residents will be watching closely to see if it delivers meaningful improvements.
Dryhill, Sevenoaks: A Short Walk with a Deeper Story
A short woodland walk near Sevenoaks, shaped by an old quarry and millions of years of geological history.
A Local Woodland Walk Near Tonbridge: Tudeley Woods
A practical overview of walking routes and conditions at Tudeley Woods, near Tonbridge.