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Folklore and Fairytales
WITH THE SUMMER SOLSTICE( 21 JUNE) QUICKLY APPROACHING, THERE’ S NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW TO EXPLORE KENT’ S RICH FOLKLORIAN HISTORY. A COUNTY FILLED WITH MYSTICAL TALES AND LEGENDARY LANDSCAPES DEPICTED IN THE STORIES AND ARTWORK INSPIRED BY IT, THIS SUMMER IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN KENT’ S INTERACTIVE HISTORY AND ATMOSPHERIC LOCATIONS ON ONE OF THESE MAGICAL SOLSTICE DAYS OUT.
By definition, fairytales are magical, idealised stories about places and the beings that inhabit them, though they are just one distinct genre within the realm of folktales. Originating from popular culture and passed on by word of mouth, our entire world is built upon these stories, whether through bedtime tales of Little Red Riding Hood or smalltown whispers of ghosts floating across nearby fields.
For those in need of a mythologically inspired day out, here is our mystical map of the county, bringing local legend, midsummer customs and storytelling heritage into actual destinations you can visit.
The Maze & Underground Grotto at Leeds Castle, Maidstone leeds-castle. com
A building steeped in over 900 years of history, Leeds Castle is renowned for its grand interior, glorious scenery and 500 acres of parkland to discover. A one-of-a-kind maze just a short walk from the main castle, The Maze & Underground Grotto is the most mystical of all places at Leeds Castle.
To embark on a magical journey underground and discover the twists and turns of the grotto, you’ ll first have to navigate through 2,400 yew trees to the centre of the maze before venturing down some
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