WHAT’S ON JULY AUGUST
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July
13 JULY VVS Super Car Saturday Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Lane, Lamberhurst, TN3 8JH Some of the world’s rarest and most exclusive super cars at Bewl Water reservoir. £4 parking applies. Info at www.bewlwater.co.uk
JULY UNTIL 8 SEPT 10am-6pm A Pirate’s Life for Me The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TZ Piratical fun for all the family including a touring exhibition from the V&A Museum of Childhood. Entry fee. Info at thedockyard.co.uk EVERY SATURDAY UNTIL 26 OCT 2pm Walking with Goats Experience Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats, Wierton Road, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4JW Lead your own personal goat on a leisurely stroll along the various footpaths around the sanctuary. Suitable age 12+. Paid event (booking required). Info at www.buttercups.org.uk JULY UNTIL 3 NOV 1-4pm (Sundays & Aug Bank Holiday weekend) Mrs Wolfe’s Recipes Quebec House, Westerham, TN16 1TD Recreate some of Mrs Wolfe’s 18th century recipes such as King or Queen Cakes or macaroons. Free event with general admission fee. Info at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ quebechouse 5 – 7 JULY 8am-6pm Kent County Show 2019 Kent Showground, Maidstone, ME14 3JF Animals, food and fun at this three-day event showcasing the best of Kent farming, countryside and rural life. Paid event. Info at www.kentshowground.co.uk 5 – 7 JULY Tonbridge Music Weekend Tonbridge Castle, Castle St,
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Tonbridge, TN9 1BG A weekend of music and festival fun on the castle lawn. Info at tonbridgemusicweekend.com 5 – 7 JULY 4pm-10pm (5th), 10am-10pm (6th), 11am-5pm (7th) The Spirit of Tenterden Festival Tenterden Recreation Ground, Tenterden, TN30 6RH Real ale festival, gin bar, antiques & collectables, arts & crafts, live music, dog show, food stalls. Info at www.spiritoftenterden.co.uk 6 JULY 11.30am-5pm Canterbury Medieval Pageant and Trail Canterbury City Centre, Canterbury, CT1 2BZ A host of activities for the family including medieval archery and sword fighting, arts & crafts and a historical parade. Free event. Info at www. canterburymedievalpageant.co.uk 6 JULY 10.30am-12.30pm Beeswax Wrap Making Tyland Barn Visitor Centre, Sandling, Maidstone, ME14 3BD Design and decorate your own beeswax wrap. A good way to reduce your plastic and general waste as they are eco-friendly and reusable. Paid event. Info at www.kentwildlifetrust.org. uk/events
SHOWS
13 JULY 12pm-4pm Ightham Summer Fair Ightham Recreation Ground, Ightham Village, TN15 9AU Bouncy castles, face painting, raffle/auction, dog show, pony rides, plus food & drink including BBQ, tea & cakes, ice-cream, Prosecco & beer tent. Info on Facebook: @ighthamsummerfair
6 & 7 JULY PLUS 3 & 4 AUGUST, 7 & 8 SEPT Railway Weekend The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TZ Go along and witness locomotives steaming through the historic site. Info at thedockyard.co.uk
13 JULY – 26 AUGUST (various dates) 1pm Summer Jousting Event Hever Castle, Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena. Included in admission price. Also view the castle and gardens and try out the water maze. Info at www.hevercastle.co.uk
6 & 7 JULY 11am-3.30pm Battle of Britain Air Show Headcorn Aerodrome, Ashford, TN27 9HX See Spitfires, Hurricanes and other aircraft from the Battle of Britain era. Paid event. Info at www.headcornevents.co.uk 7 JULY Deutsche Fest Brands Hatch, Circuit, Longfield, DA3 8NG An all-out celebration of German efficiency and engineering with German vehicle displays, German food and music. Paid event. Under 13s free. Info at www.brandshatch.co.uk
JULY & AUGUST 10am-4.30pm, Tues-Sun Rare Breeds Centre Highlands Farm, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3RJ Farm animals, falconry displays, indoor & outdoor play areas within 100 acres of Kent countryside. Info at www.rarebreeds.org.uk
12 – 14 JULY 10.30am-5pm Volks Weald Family Volkswagen Show Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, TN11 8DG Retro VWs, live music, stalls, food, an inflatable pub and family entertainment for the third year of the annual Volks Weald Family Show. Info at www.volksweald.co.uk
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13 JULY – 1 SEPT 11am-6pm Penshurst Maize Maze Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, TN11 8DG Circumnavigate the Penshurst Place Maize Maze, collecting clues and stamps as you go. Entrance to the maze is included in the garden entry ticket price. Info at www.penshurstplace.com
ACTIVITIES
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