“We are here to drink beer. We are here to kill war. We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us” – Charles Bukowski, Life Magazine, December 1988 The English county of Kent is synonymous with growing hops, a tall climbing perennial … Continue reading "Picking Hops In Kent – 1900-1949"
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“We are here to drink beer. We are here to kill war. We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us” – Charles Bukowski, Life Magazine, December 1988 The English county of Kent is synonymous with growing hops, a tall climbing perennial … Continue reading "Picking Hops In Kent – 1900-1949"
Sophie Ellis-Bextor, a 35-year-old singer, recently experienced a wardrobe malfunction during a performance at the Hop Farm Festival in Kent. While singing on stage, her dress flew up, revealing her cheeky sequined pants. Despite the embarrassing moment, Ellis-Bextor has nothing to worry about in terms of her physique. As a mother-of-three, she likely maintains a
D 22173. A view of a campsite on a hop farm in Yalding Kent. Women work at cooking on the camp fires provided outside the row of huts which are named after bomber aircraft
It was their great escape - thousands of families fleeing the poverty of the East End to go hop-picking in Darling Buds of May country. And, as an enchanting new book reveals, they weren't just there for the beer...
“We are here to drink beer. We are here to kill war. We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us” – Charles Bukowski, Life Magazine, December 1988 The English county of Kent is synonymous with growing hops, a tall climbing perennial … Continue reading "Picking Hops In Kent – 1900-1949"
Dylan played to some 5,000 music fans at the Hop Farm festival in Kent in what will surely be among his last handful of concerts to a UK audience.
Kent Life is a great family day out in South East England. Close to London, this open-air museum offers close contact with animals and local history.
“We are here to drink beer. We are here to kill war. We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us” – Charles Bukowski, Life Magazine, December 1988 The English county of Kent is synonymous with growing hops, a tall climbing perennial … Continue reading "Picking Hops In Kent – 1900-1949"
Many redundant oasts have been converted into houses. The names oast and oast house are used interchangeably in Kent and Sussex. In Surrey, Hampshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire they are called hop kilns. the funny looking conical roofs peeking from the old stone buildings An oast house is an example of vernacular architecture in England
Go with a group of friends or take the family to one of the beaches near London. You can get there in a couple of hours you will be glad you did.
In the Good Intent Pub in East Farleigh
If you are looking for things to do in Kent, great places to stay, events or ideas for days out, we have everything you need right here. Take a look at our inspirational ideas to plan your next trip to the Garden of England
Join us in the beer tent to sample up to 50 varieties of beer and cider. Vist our coal-fired Oast House and enjoy the festini atmosphere with live music!
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Our fresh hop garlands provide a beautiful, traditional way to decorate your home or venue. Typically hung over beams or arches, hops are said to bring good luck, have a wonderful fragrance, and will dry naturally where they’re hung. Approximately 2.5 to 3m (8 to 10ft) long and 20 to 30cm wide, our hops look stunning in homes, pubs, restaurants, and wedding venues, instantly bringing the outside in. To purchase fresh hops for home delivery, please select your preferred delivery week from the dropdown list below, add to basket, and complete your order. We think the best week for delivery is week 2 or 3. You can also choose to collect your fresh hops from our farm in Bekesbourne, Kent. IMPORTANT: Any additional items ordered will be delivered at the same time as your fresh hops. If you’d like them earlier, please purchase them separately.
Dodging the British summer showers, Sarah and her beautiful horse Austin were both great models during this equine portrait session in the heart of Kent.
