2012 Media Toolkit

2012 will be an exciting, exhilarating year of celebration for Britain full of a whole host of activities. With its proximity to London and fantastic facilities, Kent makes the ideal base for a visit or short break throughout the year. Our 2012 Media Toolkit provides you with the resources to quickly receive up to date information on the best of Kent this year.

 

Media Factsheets

Download our Media Factsheets and discover all you need to know about the momentous events happening in Kent this year.

A Year of Celebrations - Highlights of Kent 2012

What's New 2012 - New attractions, events and anniversaries

Welcome to the Games - Why Kent will provide a very warm welcome to visitors this summer

Gateway to the Games - On the doorstep of the 2012 Games

Bedroom to the Games - Accommodation in Kent

Olympic Torch Relay - Torch route stops in the county and the extravagant events surrounding them

Kent Olympic Connections - Action packed sporting activities in the wonderful countryside and coast

Kent's Cultural Olympiad - Celebrate British and International culture in Kent

Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee - Diamond Jubilee celebrations in the Garden of England

Dickens 2012 - The Bicentenary of one of Britain's best loved authors

 

Top 12 reasons to Visit Kent in 2012

With so much to see and do in Kent - it's often difficult deciding what to do first. We've compiled a number of Top 12's for 2012 to help make planning a trip to the Garden of England even easier.

Top 12 Things to do for Free

Top 12 Iconic Attractions 

Top 12 Family Days Out

Top 12 Castles and Historic Houses

Top 12 Kentish Gardens

Top 12 Beaches in Kent

Top 12 Outdoor Activities

Top 12 Dickens Destinations

Top 12 Unique Accommodation

Top 12 Country House and Boutique Hotels

Top 12 Ways to get to Kent

 

VisitBritain B-Roll Footage

Video coverage of Kent destinations featured on the VisitBritain Media Centre for journalists and the press.

Canterbury Cathedral, Goodnestone Park Gardens, Broadstairs, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells, Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst Castle and Penshurst Place and Gardens

Canterbury Aerial

Canterbury

Dover White Cliffs Aerial

 

Images of Kent 2012

For the latest images of Kent go to our Flickr page 

Iconic Images of Kent can also be downloaded from the VisitBritain Media Centre (images and resources)