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Where Coast Meets Country in North Kent

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Sunsets on Kent's Treasure Island

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Tradition, Quality, Passion and Authenticity in Faversham

History and Heritage

Discover Swale’s significant maritime and aviation history, historic churches, buildings and hidden gems

Time 4 Sittingbourne

Time Off? Then it's Time Out!

New National Restrictions from 5 November

Enjoy safely the Swale Area of north Kent and Know Before You Go

Respect, protect, enjoy our part of the Garden of England safely and responsibly as you take your exercise locally during the Covid 19 pandemic.

When we do move out of 'lockdown' please enjoy our open skies, spaces and fresh air safely, always check venue, event or accommodation websites before travelling to avoid an unnecessary journey.

Be aware that during the pandemic national and local guidance may change at short notice with social distancing measures and opening times that may impact your proposed travel arrangements.

Follow government guidance on walking, cycling, and travelling in vehicles or on public transport during the coronavirus outbreak.

Respect local people and their space and they strive to welcome you safely and gradually adapt to a world with social distancing and new operational guidelines.

Experience award-winning beaches on the Isle of Sheppey and our historic towns of Faversham, Sheerness and Sittingbourne. Explore pretty villages nestled in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a vast expanse of marshes, nature reserves and country parks.

 

Use the NHS Covid 19 App when visiting venues and eating establishments in Swale - remember to check in - look out for the posters that should be on display at entrances - thank you.

Be inspired by some of our feature articles and lastest news below providing snap shots of just some of the activities, attractions and places to see just one hour from London, the channel coast and within easy travel distance of most of Kent's tourism honey pots.

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Macknade Christmas Hampers - Available For Nationwide Delivery

Sparing you the need to do the big Christmas food shop by having it delivered to your door!

A Virtual Mile of Pounds for Faversham Pool - Add Your Support

Help raise funds to secure the future of Faversham Pools

InFaversham Highlight Opportunities To Eat Well During Lockdown

'InFaversham' listing of Faversham pubs, cafes and restaurants offering food and drink to enjoy at...

Swale Community Leisure Vision Awards - Have you nominated yet?

Nominate now to recognise someones contribution to your club or organisation.

Shop Local Legacy as Faversham's First Fiver Fest Heralded A Success

Continue to shop locally in Faversham for extended offers following a successful Fiver Fest

Elmley Nature Reserve adapts to hotel-style accommodation

Boutique hotel-style accommodation, with individual rooms now available at Elmley Nature Reserve

Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway receives lifeline grant.

This vital funding is from the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage and the Heritage Stimulus Fund

Ritchie's Rambles - Lower Halstow (4km / 2.5 miles)

Stroll along the Saxon Shore Way taking in the old Eastwood’s brickworks and fruit tree orchards of...

'We're Good To Go' in Faversham, Sittingbourne and on the Isle of Sheppey

The “We’re Good To Go” mark signals that a tourism and hospitality business has adapted their...

Dream Big , Shop Small and Safely at Eventissima’s Faversham Fairs

We’re hosting a series of 10 events in Faversham to cover the Autumn period and Christmas season

Faversham - Ticking All The Boxes For An Enjoyable Staycation

Faversham is a quaint, medieval, creekside town, perfect town for a short break.

Support High Street Recovery - Rediscover our Street Markets

Remember the saying ‘you never know how much you will miss something until it has gone’?

So why not be a tourist in your own town?

Jenny Hurkett at The Criterion Theatre and Blue Town Heritage Centre appeals for your support.

Ritchie's Rambles

Sheppey Crossing to Elmley Dock and back, one of my favourite walks, read on to see why?

Sheppey's Seafront Champions

A dedicated daily beach cleaning service on the bathing beaches on Sheppey and valued volunteers.

Raybel and Dolphin Barge Museum Return to Sittingbourne

Completing the restoration of the Thames Sailing Barge Raybel at Milton Creek

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