Over the next 20 years at Ebbsfleet Valley there will be development covering over 1,000 acres, giving rise to a nationally significant commercial centre and over 20,000 jobs. It will mean around 17 million square feet of residential, business, retail, leisure and community space. Up to 10,000 new homes will be set in 440 acres of new parks, open space and lakes, all supported by a new faster, effective transport network. Springhead Park is just the beginning of this monumental transformation.

Shopping

Bluewater, one of the largest shopping malls in Europe is less than 3 miles away from Springhead Park offering a fantastic choice of 330 stores and 40 cafes, bars and restaurants, plus a 13 screen cinema all under one roof. Since it opened 10 years ago Bluewater has become the place for retail therapy and entertainment in the south east of England.

Less than 2 miles away is Gravesend town centre, a thriving local, historic Kentish town. There are a mixture of modern and traditional stores, two shopping centres and a six day market with plenty of parking.

Sainsbury’s Superstore is on your door step, providing your everyday essentials of groceries, electrical items, food, toys, homewares, books, CD’s and DVDs, TU clothing range and a petrol station.

For further information, please visit www.bluewater.co.uk and www.towncentric.co.uk.

Leisure

Kent benefits from over 1000 miles of glorious countryside and there are 360 miles of unspoilt coastline to explore. Encompassing stunning landscapes, from the White Cliffs of Dover to the mysterious and haunting landscapes of Dungeness and the Romney Marshes.

Discover the captivating essence of the Garden of England winding along lanes past lavender fields, orchards and vineyards. Be enriched by England's oldest county, alive with its exciting past: visiting Canterbury with Chaucer's pilgrims and Rochester with Dickens, following the maritime adventures that have shaped Kent from Roman invasion to World War II. Quintessential England. But also bang up to date with leading-edge galleries, theatre, museums, Michelin-starred dining and entertaining nightlife.

Great value attractions make Kent a favourite destination for families. Paddle and play on classic, sandy beaches, go wild in exciting animal parks, meet knights at enchanting castles. You'll find boredom-busters to suit children of all ages - and parents can unwind, too.

If golf is your game, there is no better place to play golf than in Kent, home to some of the most famous moments in golfing history. The Open Golf Championship has been to the county 15 times and will be hosted in Kent again in 2011 at the famous Royal St. Georges Golf Club, near Sandwich.

For further information, visit www.visitkent.co.uk