insideKENT Magazine Issue 89 - August 2019 | Page 19

EVENTS KENT EVENTS (AUGUST 2019) MEDIEVAL STORY GARDEN UNTIL 1 SEP MEDIEVAL STORY GARDEN UNTIL 8 SEP THE BEACH AT BLUEWATER The Canterbury Tales, Canterbury www.canterburytales.org.uk Time: from 1pm | Price: £10.95 (children, £8.95) Bluewater, Dartford www.bluewater.co.uk Time: from 11am Price: £3 (tokens for rides are extra) This summer holiday, The Canterbury Tales visitor attraction will reopen the gates to its Medieval Story Garden where families will join in the Knights Tournament. Children and grownups alike can practice their battle skills through a series of activities; sword skills, mock jousting, medieval remedies and more will all be explored during this fun family activity. Are you battle ready? The Beach at Bluewater is back this summer hosting an ever-growing number of thrilling rides for adventure-seekers and lots of sand for those looking to lounge on the deck chairs and soak up the sun. Beach-inspired events will be taking place throughout the summer, including: 13th August & 2nd September – Punch and Judy shows 19th August – bubble making and puppet shows 2nd & 23rd August – circus activities and games 5th & 25th August – pirate’s treasure hunt 9th August – Teddy Bears’ Picnic, including puppet show 30th August – unicorn and dragon races, limbo and puppet shows 1-31 AUG PENSHURST PLACE MAIZE MAZE Penshurst Place, Penshurst www.penshurstplace.com Time: from 11am | Price: £12 (children 5-15, £6.50) Step into the shoes of a great explorer and circumnavigate the Penshurst Place Maize Maze, collecting clues and stamps as you go! 19