Kent for Leisure | Leeds Castle Set on two islands on the River Len and home to royalty for over 1,000 years, the castle is also internationally famous for its gardens and aviary. Maidstone, Kent ME17 1PL Tel: 01622 765400 www.leeds-castle.com Lullingstone Castle & The World Garden of Plants Old meets new where one of EnglandŐs oldest family estates Đ dating back to the Domesday era Đ is complemented by a collection of the worldŐs current rarest plants. Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JA Tel: 01322 862114 www.lullingstonecastle.co.uk Shepherd Neame Brewery Tours Founded in 1698, BritainŐs oldest brewer offers tours that show how their famous drinks are made, from hops in the field to hand pumps at the bar. 11 Court Street, Faversham, Kent ME13 7AX Tel: 01795 542016 www.shepherd-neame.co.uk Shopping Ashford Designer Outlet High street and designer brands at up to 60% off the recommended retail price. Kimberley Way, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0SD Tel: 01233 895900 www.ashforddesigneroutlet.com Bluewater Attracting around 27 million visitors a year, Bluewater is Kent and EuropeŐs largest leisure and retail complex. Bluewater, Greenhithe, Kent DA9 9ST Tel: 0870 777 0252 www.bluewater.co.uk De Bradelei Wharf Offering up to 70% off designer wear, De Bradelei Wharf is situated on DoverŐs historic Wellington Dock. Cambridge Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9BY Tel: 01304 226 616 www.debradelei.com/antelle/dover FarmersŐ Markets No visit to Kent is complete without sampling some of the countyŐs locally produced fare and there are regular markets in most boroughs throughout the year. www.kentfarmersmarkets.org.uk Fremlin Walk Located in Maidstone just off the M20, Fremlin Walk offers 50 stores selling a range of luxury brands and high street favourites. Tel: 01622 356 580 www.fremlinwalk.co.uk Hempstead Valley Over 50 retailers including the largest M&S in Medway offers shoppers a great selection of shops all under one roof. 47 Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3PD Tel: 01634 387 076 www.hempsteadvalley.co.uk The Pantiles Pedestrians can stroll The Pantiles to discover antique shops, cafŽs and plenty of independent shops. The Corn Exchange, 49 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5TE Tel: 01892 513839 www.thepantilesonline.co.uk Produced in Kent Produced in Kent is a membership organisation that promotes and helps people find products, food and drink made in the county. www.producedinkent.co.uk 129