Welcome to the Summer 2025 Issue of Aspect County
As the summer sun returns to Kent and Sussex, we’re thrilled to welcome you to another issue of Aspect County and with it, a moment of quiet celebration. This marks a full year since we made the bold move to seasonal editions, and the response from you, our readers and advertisers, has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Across the last four issues, we’ve seen a remarkable increase in engagement from the letters you’ve sent us, to the businesses sharing how their stories have reached new audiences through our pages. It’s clear that this new format has allowed us to bring together content with more depth, more relevance, and more resonance with the changing rhythm of the year.
This summer edition is no different. It’s packed with stories that showcase the richness of life across the region from local food and fashion to craftsmanship, community, and the entrepreneurs shaping our high streets. We’ve continued to seek out businesses, voices, and places that offer something meaningful, and it’s a genuine pleasure to present them in a magazine that’s become a trusted part of your coffee table, your waiting room, or your morning ritual.
As always, we remain grateful to our readers for their continued support and to the advertisers who make each issue possible. We hope you enjoy every page of this summer edition and, as always, we look forward to seeing you again in the next season.
Inside This Issue…
From the rolling countryside of Kent and Sussex to the vibrant high streets and hidden gems of our coastal towns, this summer edition of Aspect County is full of inspiration, stories, and local highlights.
In this issue, we take a look at a wide variety of goings-on across Kent and Sussex, each feature carefully selected by our team to reflect the energy, charm, and quality of life in our region. Alongside these stories, you’ll find a curated lineup of trusted advertisers who represent the very best in their fields. From home and lifestyle to food, fashion, and beyond, these are the businesses we proudly stand behind people and services we believe in and trust with our readers’ enquiries. We’ve worked hard to bring you a magazine that’s not only a great read, but also a true resource connecting you with the finest the area has to offer including scoops on..
- The 20th anniversary of Kendale Catering and their continued passion for exceptional events
- A special profile on artisan rug collector Philip Newton and the treasures of his Rye shop
- The seasonal flavours on offer at The Warren in Tunbridge Wells, including a menu enriched by estate-foraged elderflower and rare rhea eggs
- The brand new Ducati showroom in Hailsham
- Business insights, summer home ideas, and local events not to be missed
We hope this edition brings you as much joy in reading as we had in putting it together. Whether you’re flipping through on a sunny patio, in a favourite café, or tucked away at home we invite you to relax and explore the best of what our county has to offer.
Enjoy the read,
The Aspect County Team
