insideKENT Magazine Issue 82 - January 2019 | Page 58

VISITKENT Discover Swale TAKE A LOOK AT SWALE AND EXPLORE SITTINGBOURNE, FAVERSHAM AND THE ISLE OF SHEPPEY – THREE DISTINCTIVE DESTINATIONS IN WHICH TO LIVE, WORK AND VISIT. Get closer to nature with Kent Wildlife Trust DAWN VIEW FROM THE HUTS AT KINGSHILL FARM In Sittingbourne, you’ll find a regenerated town centre with a new multi-storey car park completing February 2019 on St Michaels Road, and a hotel, cinema and restaurants to follow in 2020. In Faversham, the Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre brings the story of Faversham’s significant history to life and the many coffee shops, independent retailers and specialist markets provide places to browse and refresh. 58 The Isle of Sheppey has a rich maritime and aviation history, award-winning beaches, nature reserves and theatre entertainment for all to enjoy. Holiday parks, local hotels, B&Bs or something quirky like a Shepherd’s Hut on Elmley Nature Reserve, provide a wide range of accommodation to create your perfect stay. www.visit-swale.co.uk DISCOVER A FANTASTIC NATURE-FILLED FEBRUARY HALF TERM WITH KENT WILDLIFE TRUST AND HELP TO ATTRACT EVEN MORE WILDLIFE TO YOUR GARDEN. Get started with their bird box building event at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve on the 17th February and Bug Box Creations at Bough Beech Nature Reserve on the 19th February. Then have the chance to meet some of the more exotic bugs the world holds at either one of the Wiggly Wild Shows at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve (21st February) and Tyland Barn Visitor Centre (22nd February). Also meet some of the more native species at one of their always popular and full of excitement pond dipping events. Discover a world of underwater creatures with one of the wildlife experts. A full-blown wildlife week giving your child the chance to get closer to nature. www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk