ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont ..
25 JANUARY THE LIGHT PRINCESS The Gulbenkian , Canterbury www . thegulbenkian . co . uk Time : 11am , 2pm * Price : £ 8
Preparing to enchant , inspire and captivate all ages with an uplifting tale of selfdiscovery is brand-new musical adaptation , The Light Princess . The princess floats . She always has . The queen worries about keeping her little girl ’ s feet on the ground but all the princess wants is to fly free . When the princess meets Orla , a little girl with big ideas , the two recognise a spark in one another – the unstoppable desire for change . Together they melt the heart of a frozen kingdom .
* All shows will feature captions and live BSL signing .
© Alex Brenner
25 - 26 JANUARY LEEDS CASTLE WEDDING SHOWCASE Leeds Castle , Maidstone www . leeds-castle . com Time : 9.30am - 2.30pm Price : Free
Acclaimed Kentish landmark , Leeds Castle invites nearly-weds to explore the remarkable castle and grounds this January to plan their dream wedding day . Personalised and bookable guided tours will take place throughout the day and the knowledgeable team will be on hand to offer expert advice and guidance whether you ’ re opting for a grand celebration or an intimate ceremony . The castle and grounds will be set up for the ultimate inspiration and guests will have the opportunity to sample the venue ’ s exquisite catering offerings .
25 JANUARY , 19 & 20TH JULY THE DINOSAUR EXPRESS ! Spa Valley Railway , Tunbridge Wells West www . spavalleyrailway . co . uk Time : 10am and 4.30pm Price : £ 16 ( adult ), £ 9 ( child )
Gather the little ones and head to Tunbridge Wells West to meet a selection of lifelike dinosaurs on various dates throughout 2025 ! With the help of the rangers , visitors can get up close and interact with various dinosaurs as they pop up near the steam and heritage diesels or climb aboard the 1960 ’ s carriages . The dinosaurs will appear at intervals between 10.30am and 3.30pm , lasting for approximately 20 minutes at a time .
28 JANUARY CLASSIC ROCK SHOW Orchard West , Dartford www . trafalgartickets . com / orchardtheatre-dartford Time : 7.30pm Price : £ 40.50 - £ 50.50
Join together with fellow rock fans and celebrate the very best in classic rock music from across the last four decades . Delight in sensational covers of much-loved artists such as Pink Floyd , Led Zeppelin , Queen , The Rolling Stones , The Eagles , AC / DC , The Beatles , Meat Loaf , Eric Clapton , Aerosmith , Fleetwood Mac and more . A showstopping guitar duel will bring the performance to a spectacular close and audiences can expect impactful visuals , magnificent vocals and an abundance of musical talent .
31 JANUARY & 28 FEBRUARY GHOST TOUR Fort Amherst , Chatham www . fortamherst . com Time : 8pm Price : From £ 17.50
Embark on a spooky night-time tour around Fort Amherst ( one of Kent ’ s most paranormally active locations !) and prepare to hear all about the hair-raising tales and undeniably eerie activity from the fort ’ s 300 years of history . Tours will begin with adventures throughout the tunnels and end in the upper sections of the fort where more tales of the area will be told while taking in the stunning views over Medway . The duration of each tour is approximately one hour ; not suitable for children under 12 years old .
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