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Penshurst Place Kent Life Heritage Farm Park
Father ’ s Day Crafts Penshurst Place and Gardens , Penshurst
Taking place on 15 - 16 June from 11am until 3.30pm , Penshurst Place will be setting up the ground ’ s Old Coach House for a special crafts session of personalised card making and colouring alongside the opportunity to decorate a plant pot collar , which can be presented at the Plant Centre for 50 % off a potted plant .
On Sunday , children ( and adults too !) can enjoy getting their favourite character face-painted and more heartfelt crafting . Amongst the themed activities , the grand country house and estate that has stood in the historic village of Penshurst since the 14th century will be open for tours , as well as the wonderful Toy Museum and woodland play areas .
www . penshurstplace . com
Tempting Tipples & Tastings
Shepherd Neame Brewery Tour Faversham
Join an expert guided tour and learn all about the ancient art of brewing from Britain ’ s oldest brewer , Shepherd Neame . Nestled in the quaint medieval market town of Faversham , this brewery has been crafting great tasting beers for centuries . Learn about the in-depth history of the site , the intriguing process of brewing from hop to glass and complete your visit with a tutored tasting back in the visitor centre to sample a selection of Kentish ales and speciality lagers . The duration of the tour is
80 minutes and includes stopping off at the Old Brewery Store to view the displays of historic delivery vehicles and collection of hop picking memorabilia .
www . shepherdneame . co . uk
Sunday Lunch at Boys Hall Ashford
This refurbished 17th-century house ’ s beautiful gardens , inviting dining space and stylish decor makes for a perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing Sunday roast . Gather the family and savour succulent meats sourced from Kent farms , Marsh and Chart , and delight in all of your favourite trimmings including roasted vegetables and beef dripping potatoes . Pair with a glass of red to toast the occasion and save room for a delectable pud .
www . boys-hall . com
Woolton Farm Bekesbourne
A great way to make the most of June ’ s sunny weather and appreciate the beauty of Kent ’ s countryside is to visit family-run working fruit farm , Woolton , as they call all father figures to join them for eats and live music from local artist Dave Fudge . For £ 15 , dads can tuck in to a tasty pizza and refreshing pint , and as the farm is home to acclaimed Woolton Wines and Kentish Pip cider ; guests can also enjoy other excellent drink offerings .
Free to enter , dog and family-friendly with plenty of garden games and fields to explore .
www . wooltonfarm . co . uk
Balfour Winery Vineyard Tour Staplehurst
Stroll through peaceful orchards , vineyards and ancient oak woodlands with experienced guides to discover the history and passionate practises of Balfour ’ s award-winning wines . Self-guided tours are available for a laid-back family wander and fun group tasting masterclasses are perfect for aspiring connoisseurs . Sharing the art of curated food and drink pairings , Balfour also boasts an indulgent Wine and Dine Experience , which comprises an exclusive extended tour of the estate and a visit to the state-of-the-art winery . Dad can look forward to a delicious three-course lunch paired with complementing wines thoughtfully prepared by head winemaker Fergus Elias .
www . balfourwinery . com
Action-Packed Adventure
Tunerfest South Brands Hatch
Returning to the tracks of Brands Hatch on Sunday 16 June , Tunerfest aims to celebrate the fastest tuned machines of the modified car community . Watch in awe as drivers in the Motorsport UK Drift Pro Championship demonstrate their incredible skills in both
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