insideKENT Magazine Issue 76 - July 2018 | Page 43

IN ASSOCIATION WITH
TOWNSPOTLIGHT
Spotlight on ORPINGTON cont.
Enchanted Children’s Festival: The first Enchanted Fest,
held in June 2018, was a big hit with children and adults alike.
PHOTO BY COMPLETELY YOU EVENTS
Orpington’s Royal Wedding Celebrations saw hundreds of families watch the marriage of
HRH Prince Harry on the big screen in Market Square. PHOTO BY THE URBAN SNAPPER
Pato Lounge: Located in the heart of Orpington town centre, a relaxed environment is
complemented by large opening windows, perfect for watching the world go by.
A VIBRANT LEISURE DESTINATION
Orpington’s reputation in the leisure and hospitality sector continues
to grow, following significant investment.
A top of the range ODEON cinema in The Walnuts Shopping Centre
welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests each year from across the
borough of Bromley and Kent, who are treated to cutting-edge 4k
projection, Dolby atmos 3d sound and luxury seats in the cinema’s
iSense screen. The recent addition of a Premier Inn, which runs at near
capacity all year round is testament to the town’s attraction.
A selection of gymnasiums and a leisure centre including swimming
pool cater for fitness fanatics and are complemented by a plethora of
parks; home to a keen community of keep fit clubs.
A revamped Market Square hosts a three-day-a-week market as well
as a number of free community events, such as the recent royal wedding
celebrations and Orpington’s food festival, Flavours of Orpington, a
week-long celebration of the choice and quality of food
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