EVENTS
KENT EVENTS ( MAY 2022 )
HEART OF KENT HOSPICE BLUEBELL WALK
1 MAY HEART OF KENT HOSPICE BLUEBELL WALK Harrietsham , Maidstone www . hokh . org / support-us / events / bluebell-walk-2022 Time : Pre Bookable slots from 8am - 11am Price : Six-mile route : Adult £ 12 , Child £ 4 , Family ( 2 Ads 2 Ch ) £ 30 ; The Mini Bluebell Walk ( 2.5 miles ): Adult £ 6 , Child £ 4 , Family ( 2 Ads 2 Ch ) £ 16
Heart of Kent Hospice ’ s annual Bluebell Walk not only raises vital funds for the hospice ’ s work but also takes participants on a beautiful journey across the Kent countryside to enjoy the stunning bluebell vistas .
This year ’ s six-mile walk now has the choice of two paths with an alternative journey bypassing the stilles at Lower Dean Farm , while new for 2022 , the event will include the Mini Bluebell Walk , a 2.5 mile exploration perfect for little legs or those who feel less able to complete the full six-mile walk .
All routes will start from Harrietsham Village Hall , Church Rd , Harrietsham , Maidstone , Kent ME17 1AP .
UNTIL 2ND MAY ROCHESTER SWEEPS FESTIVAL 2022 Rochester Castle Gardens , Rochester www . visitmedway . org Time : From 10am | Price : Free
An international celebration of folk music and dance which has become one of the largest May Day festivals of its kind after 40 years . For three days historic Rochester is transformed into a riot of colour and sound , with the best musicians and bands on the folk circuit and hundreds of Morris dancers from across the country clattering their clogs and clashing their sticks up and down the high street . Steeped in tradition , brilliantly quirky and truly unforgettable .
UNTIL 2 MAY LEEDS CASTLE QUEEN ’ S JOUST Leeds Castle , Maidstone www . leeds-castle . com Time : From 10am Price : Included in the price of admission
Leeds Castle ’ s Queen ’ s Joust returns ! Enjoy exhilarating displays of combat and action , elegant and unusual equestrian , and medieval living and feasting . Gasp at the first crash of lances , cheer as your favourite knight gallops past , and watch as England and France not only battle for the coveted cup , but more importantly , for the honour and attention of the queen .
2 MAY SPRING FAIR Belmont House , Faversham www . belmont-house . org Time : 11am - 4pm Price : Adults £ 5 with garden entry included , Children U16 Free
Browse the variety of plants on sale and gather great ideas for your garden for the coming season . Seek some advice on how to get the very best out of the plants you buy . With a superb collection of local crafters and artisans , you can expect to find some unique , quality hand-made gifts . Local food and drink will be available as well as a ‘ pop up ’ tea room serving delicious cakes .
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