ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY
AUGUST 2024
UNTIL 1 SEPTEMBER WILD SUMMER AT HOWLETTS Howletts Wild Animal Park , Canterbury www . howletts . com Time : 9.30am - 5pm Price : From £ 20
Visit Howletts Wild Animal Park this summer holiday for a jam-packed calendar of animal adventures . Families can look forward to meeting some of the world ’ s rarest species , expert animal talks and feeds , wild animal face painting , themed trails and lots more . There will be a host of fun activities for all ages , six themed species weeks and great value bundle tickets that are only available until September . On-site catering options , picnic spots and outdoor play areas will also be open .
1 - 31 AUGUST ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS Cadogan Hall , London www . cadoganhall . com Time : 10.30am , 1pm Price : From £ 19.50
ACROSS THE BORDER !
Based on the much-loved picture book written by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler , the pair also behind many modern classics including The Gruffalo , Zog and the Flying Doctors is the smash-hit sequel to Zog and has been created by Freckle Productions in association with Rose Theatre Kingston who have joined forces to bring this magical story to life . Holding an impressive background of stage shows including Stick Man and Zog , audiences can expect imaginative storytelling at its very best .
9 AUGUST BEASTIE DAYS AT BROGDALE Brogdale Farm , Faversham www . brogdalecollections . org Time : 10am - 3pm Price : £ 15 ( 1 adult & 1 child )
Embrace the outdoors at Brogdale Farm and embark on a day of beastie fun . Book a time slot for a bug show to meet the giant insects and then join in on a minibeast hunt around the orchard and wildlife garden . From giant cockroaches , millipedes and tarantulas to scorpions , stick insects and snails , there are lots of animals to discover . Finish the day with a picnic in the grounds and outdoor crafting using modelling clay and scavenged beastie bits to create your own creatures to take home .
© Mark Senior
10 - 11 AUGUST THE GREAT COMP SUMMER SHOW Great Comp Garden , nr Sevenoaks www . greatcompgarden . co . uk Time : 10am - 5pm Price : From £ 3.50
Returning this August to Sevenoaks ’ Great Comp Gardens is the annual Summer Show . This praised event features a variety of talented artists and craftspeople , awardwinning nurseries and garden ornamental suppliers . To the backdrop of a live jazz ensemble , visitors can sip refreshing Pimms on the lawn , browse the exciting exhibitors including Potash Farm , Romney Marsh Wools and Dan Cooper Gardens , and delight in the beautiful countryside surroundings .
© Holly Halford
11 & 18 AUGUST GALLYARD TUDOR DANCERS AT IGHTHAM MOTE Ightham Mote , Sevenoaks www . nationaltrust . org . uk / visit / kent Time : 11.30am - 3pm Price : Included with general admission
Visit historical landmark Ightham Mote and be transported back in time as costumed interpreters take over the picturesque grounds for a day of Tudor dancing . Learn all about the art of traditional court dances and even take part yourself in the authentic jigs . All performances will take place outside in the carriage circle and at various times throughout the event . Booking is not necessary .
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