Local businesses and producers in Kent

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Made in Kent

Home to hops, Britains oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame. The garden of England with apples, cherries, cobnuts as well as wine and increasingly champagne. invented pimms, makes iconic mens grooming products and cosmetic products and cricket balls!

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ALPACA ANNIE

Lovely alpaca farm in the heart of the Kent countryside. Buy luxurious alpaca fibre products.

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ANNO DISTILLERS

Anno Distillers micro distillery producing Anno Kent Dry Gin a super smooth, ultra-premium spirit with a Kentish twist.

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BIDDENDEN VINEYARD

Vineyard producing still & sparkling English Wine, Kentish Cider & Juices.

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BRAEBOURNE VINEYARD

Braebourne Vineyard in the heart of Kent producing high quality sparkling whites.

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CHAPEL DOWN WINES

Traditional method sparkling wines including flagship Chapel Down Brut and the premum range the Kit’s Coty Collection.

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CHEGWORTH VALLEY

Award-winning range of 15 single & blended apple juices from the heart of Kent.

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DARENT CANDLES

Luxury local Candles handmad in Kent. Natural Soy Wax Candles hand poured candles, wax melts burners and accessories.

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FUDGE KITCHEN

Luxury, artisan fudge retailer and bespoke producer of delicious indulgent fudge treats.

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KENT CRISPS

Kent Crisps award-winning range of hand cooked crisps made using Red Tractor assured British grown potatoes. 

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KENTISH PIP

Delicious traditional cider made from local Kentish Apples.

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KINGCOTT DAIRY

Kentish Blue and Kentish Bluebell cheeses are created, is a small, family-run dairy that produces award-winning – all handmade – cheeses

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HARRINGTONS

Producers of the very delicious Benenden Sauce and Quiddity Dressing. 

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MORGANS POMADE

Men’s grooming products. Making quality men’s hair, beard and spa products, since 1873.

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PAPIER POUDRE

Makers of Papier Poudre absorbent face papers that clean and remove shine.

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ROMNEY MARSH WOOLS

Lovely 100% British wool products. Buy homeware, clothing and baby blankets as well as natural lanolin soaps and hair care.

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STEVENSON BROS

Stevenson Brothers produce beautiful hand crafted wooden rocking horse collections, including new and limited edition rocking horses. 

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TEEPOL UK

British made professional cleaning and janitorial products. Making detergents since 1938.

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WINTERDALE CHEESE

Winterdale Cheesemakers are making a traditional hand made, unpasteurised, cloth bound CELLAR matured cheddar style cheese, along with hand ladled Kentish Camembert

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Kent is famous for

Kent in the South East of England is home to stunning historic castles including Leeds Castle, charming English gardens and Britain’s oldest brewery. Kent is known as the ‘Garden of England’ and is famous for its hop farms, apple orchards and fruit farms.

Did you know?

The white horse is the symbol of Kent and is widely used across the county, appearing on the badges of sports teams, war memorials, and even atop village signs.

Shepherd Neame Brewery

The Shepherd Neame Brewery in Faversham is the oldest brewery in England, dating back to 1698, and produces several ales with Kent-themed names.

Kentish cobnuts

Cobnuts – A regional variety of hazelnuts that have been used in traditional Kent recipes

Wine and Champagne

Kent is at the forefront of the English wine scene, with over 350 acres of vineyards. It is now the largest wine producing county in the UK. The famous Champagne house Taittinger has planted 60 hectares of vineyards in Kent, reflecting the county’s suitability for growing high-quality grapes.

The county flower of Kent

The county flower of Kent is the Hop.

Canterbury cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral in Kent is the oldest and most famous Christian structure in England, founded in 597 AD. It is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the Church of England.

Traditional Celebrations

Bank Holidays 2024

National Food Days and Weeks

Shepherd Neame Brewery Faversham
Faversham Shepherd Neame Brewery

Hops have been grown in Kent for centuries and the county was once one of the largest producers of hops in the country. Shepherd Neame have been brewing beer in Faversham, since the late 1500’s and was officially established in 1698!

If you love a Pimms on a hot a day in the summer time, you can thank James Pimm. Pimm, who came from Newnham in Kent, invented the drink sometime between 1820s and 1830s. The original drink used gin. There are lots of great gin producers in Kent today.

Believe it or not, the Summer’s favourite drink, Pimm’s was invented by James Pimm of Kent in the 1820s.

More About Kent

Kent is one of the counties of South East England.  Products listed in this local directory cover the districts of Kent which include Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe, Gravesham, Maidstone, Medway, Sevenoaks, Swale, Thanet, Tonbridge and Malling, Tunbridge Wells.

Kent County Day is celebrated on May 26th

The official Kent County Flower is the Hop.

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4 great places to shop in Kent

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Petticoat Lane Emporium

A family run business with over 200 independent stalls selling all sorts of items.

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The Pantiles

The Pantiles has 70+ independent stores offering a shopping experience uniquely suited to finding that special something and rarely found in other shopping centres.

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02.

Folkstone Creative Quarter

Folkestone Creative Quarter is an urban village of designers, filmmakers, musicians, web developers and artists.

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Standard Quay

Standard Quay in Faversham is a cahrming shopping areas by the creek. Find antiques, vintage clothes and local items, and stop in and have a bite to eat one one of the restaurants.

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FARMSHOPS

Find your local farm shop – Support local business and producers and have freshly seasonal produce delivered to your door

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Why Buy Local

Buying directly and eating seasonal produce,  is a great way to support local business. In addition to enjoying the best local and regional foods. From fresh artisan bread, locally reared meat, seasonal vegetables, cheese, to English wine and craft spirits.

Fresh Seasonal Local Produce

To buy the best local and seasonal produce visit your local farm shop, independent retailers, farmers’ markets or local farm. Many farm shops offer home delivery services as well.

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