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Maidstone Attraction Scoops Silver Tourism Award for Experience Christmas event

 

 


 

MAIDSTONE ATTRACTION SCOOPS SILVER

TOURISM AWARD FOR ITS POPULAR EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS EVENT

Maidstone family attraction Kent Life Heritage Farm Park is celebrating after winning the Silver trophy at the Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2019-20 for its popular Experience Christmas event in the Tourism Event / Festival of the Year category. 

The attraction was one of 80 of the best tourism businesses and experiences in the South East to pick up a trophy in recognition of their achievements over the last eighteen months at a prestigious awards ceremony at The Grand Hotel, Brighton on Tuesday 10 December 2019.

Kent Life faced competition from four other business shortlisted as finalists in the category.

Says Kent Life Heritage Farm Park general manager Natalie Cox, "We're thrilled to receive industry recognition for our popular Christmas Experience event, which is almost sold out again this year.  The team works so hard to transform the attraction and deliver a magical festive experience for families and this award is thoroughly deserved. 

"We're continually looking for ways to add value and this year, we have introduced a day for children with additional needs, which has had an amazing response."

The attraction was also shortlisted as a finalist in the Visit Kent Tourism Awards in the Large Visitor Attraction category earlier this month.

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Photo caption:The team from Kent Life Heritage Farm Park celebrate winning silver for their Experience Christmas event, from left to right:Maisie Bass - Events Manager;
Sarah Hirsch - Marketing Manager;Hollie Loveland - Events Manager; David Robb - Front of House Manager; NatalieCox - General Manager;Joanna Massy - Operations Manager. Credit: Nick Williams

Note to editors

Kent Life Heritage Farm Park is a 28-acre working farm and visitor attraction situated in Maidstone, Kent on the site of the original Sandling Farm.  It was originally part of the wider Allington Castle estate, owned by Thomas Wyatt in the mid-16thCentury.  Today, it is one of the few remaining places in Britain where hops are grown, harvested, dried and packed by hand in its magnificent Oast house, using only traditional techniques, at the annual Hops n Harvest Beer Festival in September.

Open throughout the year, Kent Life tells the Kent farming story and provides a fun family day out discovering more than 200 farmyard animals, indoor and outdoor play areas, and Kentish gardens and orchards.  Visitors can step back in time to experience Kent's farming heritage in the Vintage Village, which is made up of reconstructions of original rural Kent buildings that have been re-built brick by brick.

The attraction also hosts a series of seasonal special events throughout the year, catering for the whole family.  Schools can take advantage of a varied schools' programme of educational activities and interactive learning linked to the national curriculum. Bespoke experiential event packages, catering for weddings, social functions and children's birthday parties, are also available.

 

For media enquiries contact:

Clare Pope, Hoot & Holler PR on behalf of Kent Life Heritage Farm Park

Email:clare@hootandhollerpr.com, Tel: 07828 711411

www.kentlife.org.uk

 

 

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