Period Homes – Renovations – Interiors – Gardens – Food

Conservation News is a quarterly niche publication, covering subjects that are of interest to all homeowners but with special emphasis on period and listed properties.

We pride ourselves in offering a broad mix of interesting and informative articles on all aspects of building conservation, renovations, interior design and exterior inspiration, with regular garden and lifestyle features. We also have a comprehensive Food & Drinks section with local restaurants, wines, farm shops and farmers markets along with some yummy recipes.

The majority of our A5 glossy magazines are posted via Royal Mail to a large database of Grade I & II Listed Buildings, key conservation areas and prestigious homes in and around Kent, with the remainder available for you to pick up a copy throughout our distribution area in selected Estate Agents, Hotels, Coffee Shops and Public Buildings.

Still missing out on your copy of Conservation News? You can request your own copy by post.

Eating Out

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Land + Sea Tankerton

Land + Sea is a foodie’s heaven, offering great food, using quality local ingredients.

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Cosy Nights on Tap

Tucked away in bustling Headcorn High Street is the incredible Tap 17 micro bar owned by Kelli and Paul and two other locals.

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Restaurant review: Birdies, Whitstable

Birdies is a beautiful French Bistro in the heart of Whitstable, full of character and charm, serving local seafood, an array of French delights & homemade desserts.

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Macknade at Hoopers

We visited Macknade in the iconic department store Hoopers in Tunbridge Wells – the perfect place for all-day dining, from breakfast and brunch to lunch, light suppers and leisurely drinks.

Features

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Insulating Your Period Home

The latest Government research suggests that energy-efficient homes sell for around 14% more than uninsulated properties, not to mention being far more cost-effective to heat.

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The White Mill

We witness the exciting spectacle of the White Mill’s cap replacement

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Garden Cookbook

Taking us through the year in six seasonal chunks of two months each, Sarah Raven highlights the best vegetables, fruit and herbs grown in the UK.

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Your Table Awaits

Visit Rochester Cathedral to see the spectacular 13m long ‘table for the nation’ made from the wood of a 5,000 year old fossilised black oak tree.

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First class carriage house restoration

The Listed Carriage House at the property of Rock House that used to house the horses was anything but ‘stable’ but that was soon to change.

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Walls and Floors – the foundations of your interiors

When it comes to interior design, there is nothing more important than getting the ‘bare bones’ just right.

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The Perfect Match

Our wine expert suggests some tips for food and wine pairing.

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Local artist: Cathy McClymont

Cathy lives in Maidstone, Kent where she has lived for the last twenty years bringing up her four children. She loves to paint with oils acrylic and pastel.