EVENTS
2 / 9 / 23 / 30 AUGUST THE KENT NERF TRAIN Spa Valley Railway , Tunbridge Wells www . spavalleyrailway . co . uk Time : Various Price : Family of 4 : £ 50 , includes steam train and NERF experience for two children aged 6 +
‘ Steam & NERF ’ will be an actioned packed experience where the heritage train takes families to Groombridge station where they alight and take the five-minute walk from the station to Groombridge Village Hall where a purpose-built NERF arena will be ready and waiting for NERF battle action to begin ! There will be an initial 10 minutes to get used to the huge 300 blaster NERF armoury before team red battle team blue in an epic NERF battle of capture the flag !
4 - 8 AUGUST CIRCUS VEGAS Radnor Park , Folkestone www . circusvegasuk . com Time : 3pm - 7:45pm | Price : From £ 10
From clowns to tightrope walkers to the wheel of death , a Las Vegas inspired circus arrives in Kent . With all the beloved traditions of a circus , like candy floss and acrobats , Circus Vegas adds its own contemporary styles with extreme stunts and dare devil performers . Who wouldn ’ t want all the extravaganza and dazzle of Las Vegas for a fraction of the price , and right around the corner !
4 - 6 AUGUST KENT VW FESTIVAL 2023 Mummery P A , Coldred www . kentvwfestival . com TIme : 11am - 1am | Price : Adult £ 40 , U18s Free , Vehicle over 6m £ 15 , Private Toilet £ 75
Kent VW Festival is back for its 10th year ! The family focused festival is jam packed with things people of all ages can come and enjoy . With a funfair , stalls , mixed genre music , car display , street food and camping , there is endless fun for the family . Whether you camp for the weekend or just a daytime visit , all makes and models are welcome . Not only do kids go free , so is their entertainment !
5 AUGUST PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION AT THE ALEX Alexander Centre , Faversham www . thealex . org . uk Time : 7:30pm - 1:30am | Price : £ 35
Would you brave venturing into The Alex after dark to seek out paranormal activity ? Ghostly Encounters UK welcomes you to the first ever paranormal investigation of the historic 153-yearold building , the Alexander Centre . Faversham , which was a medieval market town , is the most haunted town in Kent , with numerous sightings , noises , and unexplained occurrences within the building . Complete your childhood dreams of being a ghostbuster and find out what really goes bump in the night .
SUPERCAR SUNDAY
5 AUGUST PRIORY LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL Priory Gardens , Orpington www . priorylive . co . uk Time : 3pm - 11:30pm | Price £ 20 , Family ( 2 Ad & 2 Ch U14 ) £ 45 , VIP £ 45 , 14-17s £ 10
Priory Live returns for its third year with a line up full of 90 ’ s festival bands as well as new and upcoming artists . As well as the amazing headliners lined up for this year ’ s festivities , Priory Live features a creative makers market , street food , bars , rides , and a dance tent . The 2023 headliners include Stereo MC ’ s , Toploader and Dodgy , supported by many more DJs , bands and artists showcasing bundles of talent and fun for all .
4-6 AUGUST MARGATE SOUL FESTIVAL Dreamland , Margate www . margatesoulfestival . co . uk Time : 9am - 11pm Price : Full Weekend Adult £ 79 , Child £ 39.50 , Disabled + Companion £ 39.50 , Day Pass £ 55
With two full decades of holding the soul festival , MSF returns for its 21st year on the beautiful landscape of Margate harbour . The festival provides an exceptional range of live shows , DJs , carnival street parties , beachside activities and nighttime club life performances .
Tickets provide you access to all following venues : Olby ’ s Soul Café , Dreamland Hall By The Sea , Dreamland Ballroom , Imperial Bar Meze and Sundeck Beach Bar . The wide variety of venues and acts show the versatility of the festival and gives you a taste of the entertainment to come .
6 AUGUST SUPERCAR SUNDAY Hever Castle & Gardens , Edenbridge www . hevercastle . co . uk Time : 10.30am - 5pm Price : Included in Admission
A whole host of stunning super cars with their own individual stories will be on display in the gardens with the castle as a stunning backdrop .
To celebrate Lamborghini ’ s 60th birthday , the aim is to have 60 Lamborghinis on display . Plus , there will be a very rare , special supercar that will steal the show !
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