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Welcome to the  Swale Area of north Kent 

Respect, protect, enjoy our part of the Garden of England safely and responsibly during the Covid 19 pandemic.

We know that following the new and updated guidance from the government, allowing wider access to our beautiful outdoor spaces, you’ll be keen to get outside and blow away the cobwebs. Our number one priority right now is ensuring that people are able to enjoy our glorious county in a safe and responsible way; looking after ourselves, one another, and the landscape around us.

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

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.

'Know Before You Go'

Most importantly as we gradually 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 new social distancing measures and opening times that may impact your proposed travel arrangements.

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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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...

National Fitness Day

Find out more about National Fitness Day and share your Swale stories to inspire others.

'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?

Heritage Orchards Harvesting Days and So Much More at the Home of the National Fruit Collection

A series of open days to allow visitors unprecedented access to its heritage orchards.

Sheppey's Seafront Champions

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

Getting Back to Active

Now lockdown restrictions are starting to ease for all make sure you and your organisation are up to...

We’re Good to Go at Mount Ephraim Gardens

Now fully reopen to the public and have acquired the ‘We’re Good to Go’ consumer mark.

Use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme at Swale establishments

Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 3 August and 31 August.

Raybel and Dolphin Barge Museum Return to Sittingbourne

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

Charming Orchard Walks With Brogdale Collections

Beautiful orchards are open for self-guided walks so you can enjoy hundreds of fruit trees.

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