Kent Life Magazine - September 2020

In this issue

Messing about on the river - The year we fell in love with canoes and kayaks.

BATTLE OF BRITAIN 80 - Heroic tales of ‘The Few’ by H. E. Bates, Flying Officer X and more...

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

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

Hidden Nature

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

2 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

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

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

Dance of life

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

4 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

10 Good Reasons To Visit Faversham

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

4 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

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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.