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From historic castles, steam trains and wildlife parks to football
matches and art courses, there are more than 15,000 free tickets, two
per Kent household, available to suit all tastes.
The 2012 My Kent Big Weekend, which is being held on March 17 and 18,
marks the climax of the first English Tourism Week in the county.
And, for the first time, Kent is celebrating its cross Channel
connections, a major draw for visitors to the county, with coach trips
from France to attractions in Kent for the My Kent Big Weekend and from
Kent to Nord Pas De Calais for their similar celebrations the following
weekend – thanks to Eurolines and Eurotunnel.
Sandra Matthews-Marsh, chief executive of Visit Kent which organises the
annual celebration of the county’s tourism, leisure and hospitality
businesses, said: “This is our sixth major event for Kent people
showcasing our industry and I am delighted that the variety of
attractions opening their doors for free has increased every year.
“It is this variety – from our iconic heritage sites and gardens to our
water sports, theatres, creative experiences and community initiatives –
that makes our county such a popular destination for 56 million visitors
every year.
“Because My Kent Big Weekend free tickets are allocated on a ballot
system after the website closes, there is absolutely no advantage
in being either the first or the last to apply for any destination or
event.
“It means everyone has plenty of time to browse through all the
attractions at their leisure and really focus on where they would like
to explore or experience and talk it through with their friends and
family."
People without internet access can apply for free My Kent Big Weekend
tickets at visitor information centres across the county.
The website,
www.mykentbigweekend.co.uk , will close for applications on
midnight, Monday, February 13.
© Hawkinge Gazette and Channel Coast News 2012
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