EVENTS
JOUSTING AT HEVER CASTLE
16-17 JULY MEDWAY GAMING & CREATIVE FESTIVAL The Historic Dockyard , Chatham www . thedockyard . co . uk Time : From 11.30am Price : Adult £ 16 , Child £ 10
The Medway Gaming and Creative Festival is a celebration of video games , gaming culture and creativity set within the unique historic environment of Medway ’ s former Royal Navy Dockyard and against a backdrop of real-life battleships , including HMS Cavalier of World of Warships fame . The festival has something to appeal to every gamer , from pro to novice , and will showcase talent , art , creativity and culture , uniting players for a weekend of entertainment . Visitors to the two-day festival will be able to watch , play and learn about games ; meet special guests ; join competitions ; experience new and retro gaming ; and enjoy fun , interactive exhibits such as Robot Wars and Cosplay masquerade .
16-17 JULY JOUSTING AT HEVER CASTLE Hever Castle & Gardens , Edenbridge www . hevercastle . co . uk Time : From 1pm Price : Entrance to the Jousting Tournament is included in a Gardens Only or Castle & Gardens admission ticket .
The popular annual Jousting Tournaments return to Hever Castle . The Knights of Royal England will be entertaining visitors with exhilarating displays of action , stunts , falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with a royal box . Join Henry VIII , Anne Boleyn and the Knights of Royal England in the procession to the jousting arena . The Knights of Royal England ’ s tournaments provide the very best in jousting and medieval entertainment . Approximately 75 minutes of spectacular action , stunts , falls , fights and galloping horses , a warmup , introductions , fanfares , professional commentary and music throughout the show .
20 JULY TEARS FOR FEARS The Spitfire Grounds , Canterbury www . kentcricket . co . uk Time : 5pm | Price : From £ 74
The spectacular duo Tears For Fears will be returning to The Spitfire Ground in Canterbury on Wednesday 20 July , in support of the forthcoming release of their first new studio album in nearly two decades . As part of The Tipping Point World Tour , the band will be touring the UK in July 2022 with special guest , legendary Alison Moyet .
20 - 24 JULY SUMMER IN BARHAM Barham Court and Church , Barham near Canterbury www . canterburyfestival . co . uk
Including several different events . Two walks exploring the rolling hills , orchards , woods and quirky architecture of Barham and Kingston will be the first event at 10am on Wednesday . Awardwinning chamber group , The Brook Street Band presents sumptuous music for flute , recorder , cello and harpsichord . Don ’ t miss them at the beautiful St . John the Baptist ’ s Church on Thursday 21 July at 7pm . Historian and managing director of Canterbury Auction Galleries , Dave Parker , presents a poignant talk exploring the diaries of Samuel Pepys at Barham Village Hall on Friday 22 July at 7pm . On Saturday 23 July at 6pm , Gentlemen of Few are back by popular demand for an evening of highenergy upbeat indie , rock and folk . Rounding off Summer in Barham on Sunday 24 July are the fabulous KD Jazz and Dance Orchestra , to get you in the festival spirit with a set covering everything from Sinatra to Stevie Wonder .
23-24 JULY KENT GIN FEST Tonbridge Castle , Tonbridge www . ginfestco . com Time : 12 noon - 9pm | Price : From £ 16.20
The UK ’ s biggest celebration of all things gin , food and great music , with over 250 premium and craft gins for you to try . Enjoy carefully curated local artisan food stalls to perfectly complement these award-winning gins . Also including a wide selection of craft beers , British sparkling wines and dedicated cocktail bars . With a great musical lineup including chart-topping headliners , the best tributes in town , and up-and-coming recording artists .
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