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15 JULY - 1 SEPTEMBER TREASURE ISLAND SUMMER Margate Caves , Margate www . margatecaves . co . uk Time : 10am - 5pm Price : Included with general admission
Visit the Margate Caves this summer holidays for a host of fantastical adventures suitable for all ages . Open daily throughout the warmer months , the historical landmark will be inviting families to embark on a treasure island adventure in the magnificent and transporting caves , which have welcomed visitors since 1863 . Kiddies can also look forward to Messy Mondays , where a variety of pirate and treasure themed crafts will be available each week from 11am - 4pm in the community rooms for only £ 1.50 per child .
18 JULY THE RAILWAY CHILDREN Tonbridge Castle , Tonbridge www . tonbridgecastle . org Time : 4.30pm Price : From £ 10
Set in the magical setting of Tonbridge Castle ’ s open-air performance space and put on by theatre company , Tethered Wits , The Railway Children follows the lives of the Waterbury children : Roberta , Peter and Phyllis ; ordinary children whose lives are turned upside down when they are forced to move to the countryside near a bustling railway where they are then thrown into a true adventure of discovery and friendship . A long-told heartwarming tale originally written by Edith Nesbit filled with love and unbreakable family bonds .
22 JULY - 1 SEPTEMBER SUMMER OF PLAY AT KNOLE Knole , Sevenoaks www . nationaltrust . org . uk / visit / kent / knole Time : 10am - 4pm Price : Included with general admission
From cricket and boules to croquet and kite flying , join Knole for a traditional summer of garden fun . Free games and kites will be available to borrow from the Visitor Centre and for keen explorers , an adventure pack will also be given for explorations and wildlife spotting around the rolling parkland . From 5 - 11 August , Knole will also host Royal Tudor Week , offering themed crafts , interactive activities and the opportunity to dress up like royalty and pose for a family portrait .
23 JULY - 4 AUGUST WOODLAND IN THE WINERY Balfour Winery , Staplehurst www . balfourwinery . com Time : Various Price : Free
In partnership with Kent Wildlife Trust , Balfour Winery invites you to join a marvellous celebration of rosé set amidst the beautiful vineyards in the heart of Staplehurst . Guests can enjoy vineyard tours , delightful wine tastings , live music and summer terrace dining with seasonal dishes . Highlighting the event is a Woodland art installation by RHS Gold award-winning floral designer , Louise Roots . Admission is free with a required ticket and train station transfers will also be available upon pre-booking .
26 - 27 JULY BLUE REEF FESTIVAL Loddington Farm , Maidstone www . bluereeffestival . co . uk Time : 4pm - 1am , 11am - 1am Price : From £ 35
Popping up in the orchards of Loddington Farm and promising to be bigger and better than ever for its fourth year , this two-day , community-loved festival boasts a jampacked weekend of music , food , art and culture . Featuring a brilliant lineup of artists across five unique stages , both established and up-and-coming , an array of street food delights and budding arts and crafts vendors selling handcrafted treasures , this event is family-friendly and boasts brilliant on-site camping pitches for those looking to fully immerse themselves in the festival experience .
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