insideKENT Magazine Issue 152 - December 2024 | Page 22

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
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18 - 19 JANUARY ANTIQUES & VINTAGE FAIR Kent Event Centre , Detling www . lovefairs . com / detling-showground Time : 8.30am - 4.30pm , 10am - 3.30pm Price : From £ 5 per person
Kick start the new year with a visit to the popular Antiques & Vintage Fair held at Detling ’ s Kent Event Centre . Take the opportunity to browse the vast collection of unique collectables including vintage furniture , jewellery , ceramics and clothing across both the indoor and outdoor stalls that are due to pop up for another weekend of treasure hunting . With friendly dealers on hand to share their knowledge , plenty of food and drink options and free parking available on-site . Accompanied children under 16 can enter for free .
Charlotte Spruit © Marco Borggreve
26 JANUARY & 23 FEBRUARY CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERTS IN THE GREAT HALL Godinton House , Ashford www . godintonhouse . co . uk Time : 11am Price : From £ 30
Following the success of Godinton House ’ s morning classical concert series earlier this year , the venue is delighted to confirm its return with more remarkable performers from the Young Classical Artists Trust . Taking place in the Great Hall with tea , coffee and cake included , guests can look forward to hearing the music from awardwinning artists , violinist Charlotte Spruit and pianist Ignas Maknickas . On both dates , the morning ’ s programme of music will begin at 11am , with tea or coffee and a slice of homemade cake to follow at 11:45am .
10 - 18 FEBRUARY MUDDY GOOD FUN ! Quex Adventure Farm Park , Birchington www . quexadventurefarmpark . com Time : 9.30am - 5pm Price : £ 4.50 ( adult ), £ 6.95 - £ 7.95 ( child )
Get prepared and book in your February halfterm fun with Quex Adventure Farm Park . Look forward to a week of messy adventures , with the little ones invited to pop on their wellies and splish , splosh and splash their way through an exhilarating Nature Trail Bear Hunt made up of natural obstacles placed throughout the farm . This event is included in your Farm Park ticket and allows for access to all park facilities .
14 FEBRUARY VALENTINE ’ S DINNER IN THE CASTLE Leeds Castle , Maidstone www . leeds-castle . com Time : From 4pm Price : From £ 625
What better way to treat your valentine than with a candlelit meal in the atmosphere of the glorious Leeds Castle . Check in to one of the castle ’ s beautifully decorated bedrooms before enjoying a chilled sparkling reception in the library ahead of dinner in the Grand Salon . Packages include : two glasses of sparkling wine for reception drinks , a three-course dinner in the castle with a bottle of wine to share , harpist entertainment , overnight accommodation , a full English breakfast and access to explore the castle and grounds the next day .
15 MARCH & 10 MAY A D AY I N T H E L I F E O F A P I TM A ST E R E X P E R I E N C E Cave Hotel , nr Canterbury www . cavehotels . com Time : 10.30am - 12.30pm Price : £ 85 per person
One for the foodies ! Don ’ t miss the opportunity to step into the smokey , flavourful world of barbecue mastery with this exclusive Korean Cowgirl experience which offers two hours of barbecue storytelling and expert techniques , tips and tricks to help you elevate your home BBQ game . Join fellow enthusiasts for an intimate gathering where you ’ ll uncover the secrets of pitmaster craftsmanship led by group executive chef John Bingley and renowned pitmaster , Andy Gainey .
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