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It’s so exciting to be launching the new West Kent & Weald edition of Conservation News; and thank you for all the wonderful feedback we’ve received so far.

Ah autumn: the leaves are turning, the air is crisp and there’s a touch of frost in the early morning.

Working from home and flexible working hours are trends that have been gathering pace over the last few years and this beautiful garden make-over shows that having office space in the garden is a great way to have the best of both worlds.

Summer’s arriving and we’re all looking forward to getting outside a bit more. This packed magazine may provide the perfect excuse to sit in the garden with a cuppa or glass of wine!

For a kitchen to feel truly comfortable in a home, it needs to work with the architecture of the space, respecting the features for a harmonious result.

If spring is here, summer can’t be far behind. With warmer temperatures, longer days and a loosening of lockdown I’m looking forward to spending more time out of the office.

We talk to Darren Hole of Dude & Arnette, the country’s leading oast house maintenance and restoration company.

Welcome to our final magazine of the year – and what a strange year it’s been.

Ever dreamed of living in a historic castle? Or staying in a lighthouse? How about waking up in a fort with the might of military history all around you, or relaxing on a stately home estate?

While leaf fall prompts thoughts of a hunker-down at home in front of the fire, it may also be a good quiet time to fit in a UK staycation – and why not make it a spectacular one? We have some splendid suggestions from The Landmark Trust, who restore interesting old properties then let them…