ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY COMING SOON
FROM 1 MARCH THE CASTLE AND COLLECTIONS AT CHIDDINGSTONE CASTLE Chiddingstone Castle , Edenbridge www . chiddingstonecastle . org . uk Time : TBC Price : From £ 11 adult , £ 10 senior , £ 5.50 child
Not to be missed during the upcoming season is a visit to the historic Chiddingstone Castle as it reopens to the public for 2025 . Take the opportunity to discover how the previous owners lived and view the fascinating collections of Japanese , Stuart and Jacobite , Ancient Egyptian and Buddhist art and artefacts collected by Denys Eyre Bower . The popular Tea Room will also reopen and afternoon tea is available to be booked in advance .
8 MARCH - 31 AUGUST BRICKWRECKS : SUNKEN SHIPS IN LEGO ® BRICKS The Historic Dockyard Chatham , Chatham www . thedockyard . co . uk Time : 10am - 4pm Price : Included with general admission
Created in partnership with the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Western Australian Museum , this internationally acclaimed exhibition will be making its UK debut at The Historic Dockyard Chatham . Inviting visitors of all ages to explore the tales of iconic shipwrecks , such as the RMS Titanic and HMS Pandora , brought to life through intricate , large-scale LEGO ® models designed by certified professional Ryan ‘ The Brickman ’ McNaught . The exhibition will also offer interactive learning and the chance to build your own LEGO ® creations .
15 MARCH PATTERN DRAFTING ESSENTIALS : TAILORING Foyle Rooms , Turner Contemporary www . turnercontemporary . org Time : 10.30am - 4.30pm Price : £ 100 per person
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This one-day workshop led by creative pattern cutter Timothy O ’ Sullivan will offer the opportunity to budding crafters of all abilities to learn professional pattern drafting techniques for tailored garments , focusing on key details of the lapel and shoulder line . Aiming to help participants discover simple techniques used in the fashion industry which can then be easily adapted to any base pattern , the workshop will provide all tools and materials and offer expert advice and guidance along the way .
30 MARCH MOTHER ’ S DAY LUNCH Hythe Imperial Hotel , Hythe www . hytheimperial . co . uk Time : 1pm - 3.30pm Price : £ 42 per person ( children under 9 half price )
Be sure to get your Mothering Sunday plans sorted and opt to treat mum to a splendid three-course lunch at the Hythe Imperial ’ s award-winning AA Rosette Coast Restaurant . With a delicious selection of starters , mains and desserts to choose from and a promise of a wholesome setting for a relaxed dining experience , this is the perfect way to show love and appreciation to the mum , nan or mother figure in your life this Mother ’ s Day .
5 APRIL SPRING FAIR Godinton House , Ashford www . godintonhouse . co . uk Time : 11am - 4pm Price : £ 10.50 adult , £ 2.50 children ( free for under 11s )
Brand-new for 2025 , the beautiful gardens of Godinton House will celebrate the beginning of spring and the start of another open season with an exciting event that showcases a selection of the best local crafts , horticulture and food and drink Kent has to offer - all sourced primarily within 40 miles of Ashford . The event will feature over 30 stalls including six plant nurseries , Nine Oaks Vineyard , Lambtastic , Hawkhurst Lavender , The British Cheese Company , Great Stone Soaps , Jane ’ s Pottery and many more .
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