insideKENT Magazine Issue 80 - November 2018 | Page 195

6 SENSATIONAL DAYS OUT
Win IN KENT THIS AUTUMN
WILD ABOUT THE THOUGHT OF SPOTTING YOUR FAVOURITE
ANIMAL ON SAFARI? ALWAYS WANTED TO PLAY KING OR
QUEEN OF THE CASTLE? OR PERHAPS THE IDEA OF SLIDING
INTO THE DRIVING SEAT ON A TRACK DAY REALLY SETS
YOUR HEART RACING? WHATEVER YOUR NOTION ON WHAT
A DREAM DAY IN THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND MIGHT ENTAIL,
THIS AUTUMN VISIT KENT ARE GIVING YOU THE CHANCE
TO WIN SIX SENSATIONAL DAYS OUT FOR AN ULTIMATE
KENT EXPERIENCE.
Until Sunday the 4th November, Visit Kent are
challenging people across the county to select
their favourite Kent tourism businesses for the
chance to win #6DaysInKent as part of an
exciting new competition.
The competition is being run as part of the
public voting period of Visit Kent’s Tourism
Awards scheme for tourism businesses across
the county. The Kent Tourism Awards are all
about motivating businesses to create
compelling experiences and adopt best
practice. They reward exceptional standards
of customer service and outstanding overall
visitor experiences.
So, whether you’ve enjoyed a fantastic family
day out in the county, or been treated like
royalty as part of a splendid staycation, the
Kent Tourism Awards are all about celebrating
those businesses who have delivered
exceptional experiences worth shouting about.
HOW DO I ENTER?
To be in with the chance of winning your
#6DaysInKent, you’ll need to head to
www.visitkent.co.uk/whats-on/kent-
tourism-awards-2018/ and vote for your first
choice businesses in each of the seven
available categories. You’ll need to enter your
email address and your full name in order to
be contacted if you win. One voter will be
selected at random on Monday 5th November
and Visit Kent will wave their magic wand
to turn this #6DaysInKent experience into
a reality.
If you can’t quite put your finger on what your
dream day in Kent would entail, or need some
help in narrowing down the options, Visit Kent
have put together some inspirational ideas of
their own with top suggestions of ways to
spend a day in the county whether it’s
recommendations of top animal encounters,
romantic places to visit, or fantastic foodie
experiences. Head to www.visitkent.co.uk for
lots of inspiration.
THIS YEAR’S KENT TOURISM AWARDS FINALISTS
Rest Your Head Award
Small Accommodation Provider
of the Year
• Hever Castle and Gardens
• Leeds Castle
• Woolpack Inn, Warehorne
Taste & Tell Award
Taste of Kent of the Year
(Sponsored by Quinn Estates)
• The Parade Room at
One Pound Lane
• The Dog at Wingham
• Macknade Fine Foods
Big Sleep Award
Large Accommodation Provider
of the Year
(Sponsored by
Sleeping Giant Media)
• Ashford International Hotel
• Hotel du Vin
• Hempstead House
Big Day Out Award
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
(Sponsored by Brachers)
• Hever Castle and Gardens
• Wingham Wildlife Park
• Turner Contemporary
Hidden Gem Award
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
(Sponsored by Southeastern)
• Chapel Down Winery
• Copper Rivet Distillery
• Solley's Ice Cream Parlour
Raising the Bar Award
Tourism Pub of the Year
• The Dog at Wingham
• The Ravengate Arms
• The Minnis Bay Bar
and Brasserie
Lasting Impression Award
Ultimate Tourism Experience
of the Year
(Sponsored by Pillory Barn)
• Dreamland Margate
• City Sound Project, Canterbury
• Canterbury Medieval Pageant,
Canterbury BID
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