ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont ..
15 - 23 FEBRUARY BUTLER WRITING GAMES Leeds Castle , Maidstone www . leeds-castle . com Time : 10am - 5pm Price : Included with general admission
Plan to head to iconic landmark Leeds Castle this February for a whole heap of half term fun . Look forward to learning all about historical etiquette and the art of letter writing - all in the transporting setting of the castle and grounds . Promising to be both educational and fun for the whole family , this is not an event to be missed . Be sure to keep an eye out as the full programme of activities is announced soon .
15 - 23 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY FUN & FROLICS Kent Life , Maidstone www . kentlife . org . uk Time : 10am - 4pm Price : £ 10 ( free entry for under 2s )
A packed programme of activities is due to take place at Kent Life this month , with plenty of fun for all ages . Join in with feeding sessions with the animals such as pigs , sheep , ponies and goats , and take time to visit the Kent Owl Academy . Visitors will also be able to step back in time at the Vintage Village , explore the indoor and outdoor play areas and join experiences with blacksmith specialist , John Howard , as he showcases his skills on multiple days throughout the event .
15 - 23 FEBRUARY ECO WEEK 2025 Hever Castle & Gardens , nr Edenbridge www . hevercastle . co . uk Time : 10.30am - 4.30pm Price : Included with general admission
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Looking to inspire and encourage families to embrace sustainability through educational activities , Hever Castle ’ s Eco Week invites visitors to set off on an adventure throughout the grounds to find hidden facts on the steps Hever takes to lend a helping hand to our planet . Alongside the exciting activities available for the Earth Photo Exhibition , on selected dates there will also be the opportunity to join Yuki , the founder of Cultivate Life , a lifestyle blog that focuses on healthy eating , eco-living and money-saving topics , as they share their top tips .
15 - 28 FEBRUARY JOCK ’ S WINTER WANDER FEBRUARY HALF-TERM TRAIL Chartwell , Westerham www . nationaltrust . org . uk Time : 10am - 3.30pm Price : £ 3 ( normal admission applies )
Wrap up warm and embark on a winter wander with Jock , Chartwell ’ s famous cat . When the 1927 blizzard transformed the estate of Chartwell into a winter wonderland , the Churchill family and their guests made the most of the freezing temperatures . Be transported back in time with Jock , starting by picking up a trail sheet at the Visitor Centre and following the map to find the activity stations in order to win a prize . Please note the house and studio at Chartwell are currently closed but the gardens , car park and shop will be open .
16 FEBRUARY GREAT COMP GARDEN ’ S SNOWDROP & PLANT FAIR Great Comp Garden , Sevenoaks www . greatcompgarden . co . uk Time : 10am - 2pm ( gardens open until 4pm ) Price : Included with general admission
Usually closed for the winter , Great Comp Gardens will open especially for one day this February for the anticipated Snowdrop & Plant Fair . Dr Michael J Broadhurst of Rainbow Farm Snowdrops , Paul Barney of Edulis , Chris Cooke of Dundry Nursery , Carolyn and John Millen of Spring Platt Snowdrops and many more are set to display their snowdrops and winter flowering plants within the beautiful seven-acre gardens . The Old Dairy Tearoom will be open until 4pm for eats and refreshments . www . insidekent . co . uk • 19