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24 May- 1 June The Foxes & The Flutter Wings: Spring Holiday Crafts & Trail Penshurst Place & Gardens, Tonbridge penshurstplace. com Time: 10am- 5pm( crafts 11.30am- 3.30pm) Price: Included in general admission
New seasons bring new life and that’ s certainly the case for Amber and her playful cubs! Worn out from several days of playing chase and caring for her new brood, Amber’ s cubs have decided it’ s time mum had a little break and a treat, so off they go to seek out delicious apples with the help of their butterfly friends! Can you spot all the apples and butterflies hidden amongst the grounds of Penshurst? Be sure to head to The Old Coach House for a spot of seasonal crafting, too.
25- 26 May Medieval Magic Lullingstone Castle & The World Garden, Dartford lullingstonecastle. co. uk Time: 11am- 5pm Price: £ 15( adult), under 16s free
This May bank holiday, step back in time and experience the authentic sights and sounds of the past at Lullingstone’ s upcoming Medieval Magic showcase. Featuring living history displays( including live firing of cannons and mock battles), transporting character dress, campfires, tents, thrilling archery sessions and even medieval weapons, courtesy of the remarkable Woodvilles Re-enactment Group, there is lots of fun to be had. Pre-booking is not necessary for this event and children under 16 can enter for free.
26 May, 6 July, 17 August Weber BBQ Cooking Courses Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Sidcup ruxley-manor. co. uk Time: 11.45am- 3pm Price: £ 70 per person
Looking to brush up on your BBQ cooking skills for the summer season? Ruxley Manor, in conjunction with Weber, will be hosting three flavour-packed training courses to help you on your way to BBQ excellence. Each date will focus on a new theme, kicking off with an American-style menu, before a BBQ favourites round-up in July and an enticing Asian fusion course in August. Each ticket includes a Weber apron and all participants will receive a certificate and a downloadable recipe booklet upon completion. Attendees must be aged 16 and over.
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27 May Bee Safari Brogdale Collections, Faversham brogdalecollections. org Time: 10am- 12pm, 1pm- 3pm Price: £ 15( child plus accompanying adult), £ 7.50( per additional child)
As springtime is particularly busy for the many bees at Brogdale Collections, it’ s time to head out on a bee safari hunt! Start your day with a visit to the‘ bee-hive’ learning lab to learn about these interesting pollinators and how honey is made before setting off on a safari through the meadows and wildlife garden. After discovering the importance of flower pollination to the delicious fruit grown in the orchards, end your day by creating your very own pollinator-friendly mini wildflower patch.
31 May & 1 June Antiques & Vintage Fair Kent Event Centre, Detling lovefairs. com / detling-showground Time: 8.30am- 4.30pm Price: From £ 5 per person
A fascinating weekend sure to thrill treasure hunters and avid upcyclers alike, the popular Antiques & Vintage Fair will once again transform the esteemed Kent Event Centre with hundreds of unique gems from the past. Make a day of it and discover stalls brimming with astonishing collectables including vintage furniture, jewellery, ceramics and clothing across both the indoor and outdoor showcases, with a vast array of food and drink available throughout the grounds, too. Free parking will be available on-site and accompanied children under 16 can enter for free.
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