Visit Kent – My Jones Life

Creating Accessible Walks in Kent

Creating Accessible Walks in Kent – From visiting Dover Castle and meeting the choughs to Solleys Ice Cream Parlour being out in the countryside and Pegwell Bay a real treat by the sea.

Walking the North Downs Way

In 2021 I worked with Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Pied A Terre Adventures to become a North Downs Way ambassador. I have always loved the outdoors and was excited to share some of Kents beautiful scenery with others. Then suddenly and unexpectedly my husband passed away and I needed time toContinue reading “Walking the North Downs Way”

Become a ranger for the day

So it’s nearly time to head to Kenya with The Big Cat Sanctuary. So to celebrate I am running a competition to for one of you and a guest to become a ranger for the day. To win this fantastic prize all you have to do is make a donation to my just giving pageContinue reading “Become a ranger for the day”

Reconnect with Nature with Out to the Woods

With our fast-paced world where we are at the end of the phone or email in an instant connecting with nature is something that we should give time to.

Sunita and the team at Out to the Woods are based in Bicknor Kent and have created just that a woodland school in ancient woodland that is offering experiences to all ages.

Canoe Wild

Exploring the river stour by hiring a kayak, sup or canoe.

Whitstable Castle and Castle Gardens

The beautiful Whitstable Castle and Gardens and it’s free to visit.

Exploring Ham Fen with Kent Wildlife Trust on their Dusk Wilder Kent Safari

exploring Ham Fen with Kent Wildlife Trust and learning about the beaver re-introduction project.

Recluver Towers and Roman Fort

Sitting on the Kent coastline are the iconic Reculver Towers, the towers were a part of the remodelling of the church in the 12th century. Reculver was one of the earliest Roman Forts built to defend Saxon raids. Later becoming a Anglo Saxon monastery and then the parish church for Reculver. The site can beContinue reading “Recluver Towers and Roman Fort”

Half Term Ideas – Go for a Walk

Why not explore one of the fabulous walks in Kent, a few lovely ones are: Samphire Hoe created by the Eurotunnel in 1997 is a lovely place to explore with the sea one side and the grassland the other often grazed by animals. With 200 species of plants and more than 200 species of birdsContinue reading “Half Term Ideas – Go for a Walk”

Half Term Ideas – Train Rides in Kent & Sussex

First in the February half term ideas is a train ride. Great for all weather a train ride in Kent or Sussex it’s an excellent day trip out exploring the hidden gems off the roads. Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway the famous one third full size steam and diesel locomotives take you on a 13½Continue reading “Half Term Ideas – Train Rides in Kent & Sussex”