What's Ons May & June

WHAT’S ON MAY

& JUNE

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May

EVERY FRIDAY 5-7pm Frantic Fridays Children’s Club for 8-11 year olds Vine Baptist Church, Park Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 3UP Table tennis, movie nights, cooking & craft, sports & games. Free activity. Info at www.vinebaptistchurch. org.uk/youth--children

12 MAY Race from 11am (registration desk opens at 10am) Run, Walk or Push Against Dementia Knole Park, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RP Help raise money for local Dementia services with a 3k, 5k, or 10k family walk/run Info at www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/ runwalkpush

4-6 MAY Weald of Kent Country Craft Show 10am-5pm Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, TN11 8DG (SAT NAV TN11 8DH) A fun-packed family day in the lovely grounds of Penshurst Place, featuring shows and live music, street food stalls and an artisan food market, a gin and Prosecco bar and 150+ stalls of crafts, jewellery, home and garden wares. Activities for children, petting zoo, adventure playground, vintage swing (pictured). Paid event. To book tickets in advance go to www.ichfevents.co.uk or call 01425 277988.

4-6 MAY 10.30am-6pm May Day Festival Hever Castle, Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG A host of customs and activities to enjoy in the beautiful grounds including maypole dancing, morris dancing, Jack in the Green Procession and the Green Man Trail, plus face painting. Entry fee applies. Info at www.hevercastle.co.uk

4-7 MAY 11am - 5pm Chiddingstone Castle Literary Festival Chiddingstone Castle, Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Kent, TN8 7AD This year’s event has expanded

to four days, with talks, performances and workshops for both adults and children in the historic house and grounds. Ticket prices vary, for more information visit www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk/ literary-festival-2019/

6 MAY Kent Life May Day Celebrations 10am-5pm Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, ME14 3AU Traditional May Day event with Morris dancing, tug o’ war, annual parade and more. Paid event. Info at www.kentlife.org.uk/event

6 MAY 12-5pm Family Fete Grosvenor & Hilbert Park, Upper Grosvenor Rd, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3GG Music & entertainment, bouncy castles, donkeys, food & drink. Free event, but donations welcome. Info at www.fogh.org.uk/events

11 & 12 MAY 9.30am-4pm The Little Welly St Clere Estate, Sevenoaks This outdoor event for families and children has more than 30 challenges over a 3km route including the foam run and the big slide. Food and drink and music. Paid event. Info at www.thelittlewelly.co.uk

11 MAY 10.30-3.30pm Family Science Day Maidstone Museum ME14 1LH Explore crazy liquids and fun science experiments. Charges apply. For details visit www.museum.maidstone.gov.uk

11&12 MAY Motors by the Moat Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL Hundreds of vintage high performance and classic cars will be displayed on the Castle lawns, plus a programme of events including a Jet Ski display on the moat. Admission fee. Info at www.leeds-castle.com

18 MAY 10am-12pm Dog Show Grosvenor & Hilbert Park, Upper Grosvenor Rd, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3GG Dog show with basic agility course and refreshments. £5 suggested donation. Info at www.fogh.org.uk/events

24 MAY 8-10pm Bat Walk Bore Place, Bore Place Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, TN8 7AR A nocturnal quest to see bats and their amazing aerial acrobatics and other night time animals. Paid event. Info at www.boreplace.org

Half Term

MAY & JUNE 2pm (daily) Falconry Displays Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL Free flying demonstrations take place in the Falconry Arena in front of the Maze. Admission fee applies. Info at www.leeds-castle.com

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT 6pm – family session; 8pm – open session (ages 8+ only) Roller Disco Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Buckhurst Lane,

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WHAT’S ON MAY & JUNE

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25 – 27 MAY Medieval Jousting Tournament Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL Jousting, archery, medieval music and living-history encampments to discover. Admission fee applies. Info at www.leeds-castle.com

Sevenoaks, TN13 1LW In association with Atlantis Entertainment (Kent Roller Disco). No inline skates are allowed. Paid event. Info at www.sencio.org.uk

25 & 26 MAY 10.30am-6pm Bushcraft Bank Holiday Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, TN11 8DG Learn invaluable skills to make your camping adventures truly magnificent. Paid event. Info at www.penshurstplace.com

25 & 26 MAY 11am-6pm Tonbridge Food and Drink Festival A festival of tastes in the Castle’s lovely grounds with 70 stallholders. Free entry.

25 – 31 MAY 10am-5pm Baa-rilliant Half Term featuring The Sheep Show! Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, ME14 3AU Animal activities for the whole family to enjoy. Info at www.kentlife.org.uk/event

25 MAY − 2 JUNE 10am-5pm The Rooster and the Fox compass trail Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, TN15 0NT Explore the garden with the Rooster and the Fox compass trail and tick off one of your 50 things. Info at www.nationaltrust.org.uk

25 MAY − 2 JUNE 11am-4pm Make a Monster! Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Riverhill, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RR Create new friends for the Yeti. Bank holiday and half term family fun. Admission fee applies. Info at www.riverhillgardens.co.uk

25 MAY – 2 JUNE 10am-4pm Exotic Animal Trail Chartwell, Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS Discover Winston’s favourite exotic pets and animals hidden throughout the gardens. Plus kids will love the two-storey treehouse in the woods. Admission charges apply, trail £1. Info at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ chartwell

26 MAY 10am-5pm Cranbrook Goes Nuts in May! A Chelsea Fringe Event. Cranbrook High Street, TN17 3EE Stalls, children’s activities, music, food & drink. Free event. Info at www. cranbrookgoesnutsinmay.co.uk

26 & 27 MAY 11am-5pm Medieval Weekend Lullingstone Castle, Eynsford, DA4 0JA Step back in time and experience Lullingstone Castle’s transformation into a medieval village. Admission charges. Kids go free. Info at www.lullingstonecastle. co.uk/events

27 MAY 11am-2pm What a Hoot! Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Bradbourne Vale Rd, Sevenoaks, TN13 3DH A day of owl and bird based fun with a live outdoor display and talk from Kent Owl Academy.

Paid event. Info at www.kentwildlifetrust.org. uk/events

29 MAY 10-11.30am Creative Writing Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 1LQ Creative writing workshop for children aged 8-11 with Sevenoaks-based children’s writer Jemma Hart. Free event. Book in person at the library or call 0300413131.

29 MAY 11am-12.30pm & 1.30-3pm Discover Bugs and Birds Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Bradbourne Vale Rd, Sevenoaks, TN13 3DH. Discover the amazing range of bugs and birds which inhabit the nature reserve. Paid event. Info at www.kentwildlifetrust.org. uk/events

30 MAY 9.30am – 4pm Garden Crafts Bore Place, Bore Place Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, TN8 7AR Spend the morning having fun with garden crafts and then visit the dairy cows. Paid event. Info at www.boreplace.org

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June

1 JUNE 6-7pm The Great British Dog Walk Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, TN15 0NT Enjoy a fun-filled sponsored walk with your furry friend. Kids go free. Info at www.nationaltrust.org.uk

7, 8 & 9 JUNE Woodlands Festival Off Risden Lane, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 5DU An independent family friendly festival, raising money & awareness for Alzheimer’s Society & Macmillan Cancer Support Info at www.woodlandsfestival.co.uk

8 JUNE 12-2pm Children’s Open Water Swim Session Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL Thetrilife.com will be hosting an open water swim session for 8 to 16 year olds. Paid event. Booking essential. Info at www.leeds-castle.com

WHAT’S ON MAY & JUNE

8 JUNE 11am-6pm Crazy Jean’s Soapbox Race Dunorlan Park, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3QN One-of-its-kind soapbox kart race to raise cash for local charities. A family fun day. Paid event. Info at www.crazyjeansevents.com

21, 22 & 23 JUNE Black Deer Festival Eridge Park, Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9JT Family-friendly and awardwinning festival of Americana and Country Music with kids enjoying a festival within a festival. Huge range of activities, workshops and experiences for children, BBQ, music, glamping. Ticketed event. Info at www.blackdeerfestival.com

22 & 29 JUNE 10-11am Guided walks to see the fawns at Knole Knole Park, Sevenoaks TN15 0RP The fawns will have been born from mid-June onwards, and you will be taken to the places you are most likely to catch a glimpse.

Families and children welcome on this two-mile walk but no dogs. £2 suggested donation. Park gates open at 9.45am, meet at the front of the house. Info at www.nationaltrust.org.uk

29 JUNE Junior Aquathlon Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL Junior Aquathlon for children aged from 8 to 14 years old. Paid event. Booking essential. Info at www.leeds-castle.com

30 JUNE 11am-4pm Tonbridge Vegan Food & Health Show Angel Leisure Centre, Angel Lane, Tonbridge, TN9 1SF Vegan clothing, beauty, well-being, lifestyle, jewellery, craft and more. Talks and demonstrations. Kids go free. Info at www.facebook.com/ SouthEastVeganEvents/

BAND OF HORSES

John Butler trio THE STAVES

Kris Kristofferson & The Strangers

THE MAVERICKS BILLY BRAGG Neko Case The dead south

The Marcus King Band LARKIN POE YOLA Justin Townes earle

RYAN BINGHAM Lucero Brant Bjork THE WANDERING HEARTS FANTASTIC NEGRITO Jerron Blind Boy Paxton Hayseed Dixie ETHAN JOHNS THE SHEEPDOGS LEFT LANE CRUISER JOHN SMITH

RADIO MOSCOW MARTIN HARLEY WATERMELON SLIM BLACK EYED DOGS TREETOP FLYERS CHANCE Mccoy the vintage caravan worry dolls Steak

Asteroid Ferris & Sylvester IDA MAE Yawning Man MIKE FARRIS

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Roxanne De Bastion

GORDIE MACKEEMAN & HIS RHYTHM BOYS

Groundhogs

EMILY MAE WINTERS

king buffalo THE Trials of Cato

Irish Mythen SAM MORROW

THE Black wizards

William Crighton

ROSEANNE REID AMY MONTGOMERY Daniel AntopolSKy

Paul Cauthen

JOANA SERRAT

ARIELLE

Morganway

SAM BEER

THE SOUTHERN COMPANION

HANNAH WHITE & THE NORDIC CONNECTIONS

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Mountains

HOT ROCK PILGRIMS

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Sonic Gypsy

Redwood

Whiskey Preachin

Big Steve Arlene

Hank JD Sleek

Texas Two-Step

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WHAT’S ON FATHER’S DAY

15 & 16 JUNE Father’s Supercar Weekend Hever Castle, Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Classic cars in a stunning location including Alfa Romeos and Ferraris. Plus kids activities, the water maze and adventure playgrounds. Admission fees apply. Info at www.hevercastle.co.uk

16 JUNE Jazz for Dads Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Riverhill, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RR Father’s Day event. Explore the gardens, then bring a rug & picnic and enjoy the music - no booking required. (Free tea for Dads in the café.) Admission fee applies. Info at www.riverhillgardens.co.uk

16 JUNE Father’s Day at Ightham Mote 10am-3pm Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, TN15 0NT A fun day for all the family including games, beer tasting and fishing in the moat. Admission fee. Info at www.nationaltrust.org.uk

WHAT’S ON THEATRE & DANCE

4 MAY 8pm Horrible Histories Barmy Britain The Festival Theatre, Hever Castle, Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Horrible Histories live on stage with a new West End show that has never toured before. It’s the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in! Paid event. Info at www.heverfestival.co.uk

22 & 23 MAY AM & PM performances Dear Zoo Hazlitt Theatre, 36 Earl St, Maidstone, ME14 1PP This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction. Info at www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

29 MAY 1pm Three Little Pig Tails Smallhythe Place, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7NG A brand new version of the classic story of the three little pigs set in Paris. Info at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ smallhythe-place

29 MAY 2.30pm Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves The Festival Theatre, Hever Castle, Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Literary classic packed with cliff-hangers, larger-than-life characters, and laughs galore. Paid event.Info at www.heverfestival.co.uk

2 JUNE (half-term) 2pm & 6pm The Wizard of Oz The Stag Theatre, London road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1ZZ Summer Pantomime adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic story. Fun for all the family! Info at www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

8 & 9 JUNE 12 & 4pm Sat and 11am & 3pm Sun My First Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2LU Give children a first taste of the world of ballet with the National Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty. Info at www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

9 JUNE 2pm Jay Foreman’s Disgusting Songs for Revolting Children EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge School, Tonbridge TN9 1JP

An hour of songs, poems and comedy for children of all ages. Info at www.emftheatre.com

27 – 29 JUNE 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm The Tiger Who Came to Tea Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2LU A stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem. Info at www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk