Caroline Read

We turn our eyes to the skies in search of the best places to watch some celestial wonders this summer.

There’s a truly continental feel to this regal coastal town. With plenty of historic sites to explore and healthy outdoor activities to enjoy, let’s take a tour of Ramsgate

Put away your digital devices and get back to nature with a few nights under canvas and the starry night skies this summer.

This popular coastal town offers everything from wild walks and urban art to regenerated spaces

Closer to Calais than London and with a thriving arts scene and growing reputation as a foodie destination, get away from it all in delightful Deal

Famous for its sunsets, its independent retailers and its harbour, we crack open another oyster and explore everything wonderful Whitstable has to offer

In our fast-moving modern world, it’s good to remember that some aspects of traditional country life have changed very little over the past centuries. We meet the new woodsmen who are making their livings from coppicing Kent’s ancient woodland and keeping traditional crafts alive and kicking. Pictures by: Manu Palomeque

With a rich riverside heritage, family attractions, a famous shopping centre and a new community under construction at Ebbsfleet, this area of north Kent is well worth a second look. Pictures by: Manu Palomeque

This busy town boasts both historical features and modern convenience. Working hard to reinvigorate its High Street and proven to be growing despite the economic climate, Tonbridge really is the place to be

One of Kent’s top tourist attractions, with an iconic World Heritage Site, exciting cultural scene and great shopping and dining, there’s little to rival the ever-popular Canterbury