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25 - 27 MAY THE QUEEN ’ S JOUST Leeds Castle , Maidstone www . leeds-castle . com Time : 10.30am - 5pm Price : Included with general admission
Plan for some exhilarating action and medieval feasting at the picturesque grounds of Leeds Castle . Over the late May bank holiday , historical equestrians and unusual characters will be taking over the grounds for a day out with a difference , displaying the skills involved in English jousting history . For the first time , enjoy two opportunities each day to experience the main event - the action-packed joust . At 1pm and 3.30pm each day , watch on as the fight of the knights begins .
8 - 9 JUNE KENT WELLNESS FESTIVAL Kent Event Centre , Detling www . thekentwellnessfestival . com Time : 10am Price : From £ 25
Back and even bigger than before , the ultimate collaboration of wellness , selfdiscovery and empowerment returns to the Kent Event Centre this June . Likeminded individuals will be gathering to discover all aspects of the industry . From fitness and nutrition to meditation and yoga , enjoy exploring the practise of mindfulness and experiencing something new . Be sure to make use of the Holistic Day Spa , Wellness Marketplace and be sure to catch the enlightening workshops taking place over the weekend .
ACROSS THE BORDER !
14 JUNE - 10 SEPTEMBER MEADOWLAND Wakehurst Gardens , Sussex www . kew . org / wakehurst Time : 10am - 6pm Price : Included in daily ticket price
RBG Kew ’ s wild botanic garden in Sussex , Wakehurst will be featuring a brand-new seasonal art programme giving a voice to one of Britain ’ s most critically threatened habitats - the meadow . Artists will be taking inspiration from the beautiful landscape and Kew science to create eye-catching bespoke outdoor installations . Wakehurst ’ s horticulturalists will also be championing the beauty of nature to create their own pieces within the grasslands . For the first time ever , Wakehurst ’ s 40-acre ancient parkland , South Park , will also be open to the public .
26 JUNE JOOLS HOLLAND AND HIS RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA Leas Cliff Hall , Folkestone www . leascliffhall . co . uk Time : 7.30pm Price : From £ 57.34
Much-loved Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra will be taking to Folkestone ’ s Leas Cliff stage for a special one night only performance full of dazzling artistry and smooth tunes . Jools Holland will be performing great tracks spanning his entire solo career and the skilled orchestra will feature drums from original Squeeze member , Gilson Lavis . The combination of outstanding vocals and skilled musicianship is sure to entrance all audiences .
29 - 30 JUNE ASHFOOD ! Elwick Place , Ashford www . ashfood . co . uk Time : 10am Price : Free
After the success of the festival ’ s debut last year , ASHFOOD ! is set to return to the heart of Elwick Place for another fabulous weekend of great food , joyful entertainment , free children ’ s crafts and lots more . Gather friends and family and join in on the celebration of the producers , eateries and bars of Elwick , Ashford and beyond . Be sure to keep up to date as acts and stallholders will be announced soon !
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