ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY JULY 2025
UNTIL 7 SEPTEMBER HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON TRAIL Bodium Castle, nr Robertsbridge nationaltrust. org. uk Time: 10am- 4pm Price: £ 3 with general admission
ACROSS THE BORDER!
Channel your inner viking and set off on an epic journey to master the art of dragon training on the new How to Train Your Dragon trail at Bodium Castle, in collaboration with author and illustrator of the bestselling book series, Cressida Cowell. Packed with exciting games and activities suitable for the whole family, discover different dragon species, learn the forgotten language of Dragonese, design a dragon and uncover gruesome facts about vikings. Children will receive a small gift to mark the end of their journey.
UNTIL 28 SEPTEMBER ALPACA AFTERNOON TEAS Bewl Rookery, nr Lamberhurst bewlrookery. co. uk Time: 2.30pm Price: £ 49( adult), £ 38( child under 10), under 1s free
Taking place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the end of September, don’ t miss Bewl Rookery’ s popular Alpaca Afternoon Teas as they make their return this summer. Spend time with 15 friendly alpacas, with the opportunity to hand-feed them, before enjoying a traditional afternoon tea on vintage china overlooking alpacas grazing in the paddock amidst stunning High Weald views. Also new for this year are the chill-out coffee and alpaca mornings on Thursdays at 11am. Booking is essential.
4, 5 & 6 JULY THE KENT COUNTY SHOW Kent Event Centre, Detling kcas. org. uk / kent-county-show Time: 8am- 6pm Price: From £ 22( adult), £ 3( child aged 5- 13)
Returning for its 94th showcase this year, The Kent County Show is a beloved celebration of Kent’ s exceptional strides in farming, agriculture and rural life. Across three days, visitors of all ages can enjoy a myriad of entertainment and scrumptious local food and drink. From animal showcases and exciting workshops to equine competitions and vintage vehicles, there is so much to be explored. Be sure to browse the many stalls of treats and artisan gifts, and don’ t miss your turn on the nostalgic funfair rides.
5 JULY CANTERBURY MEDIEVAL PAGEANT & TRAIL Canterbury Town Centre canterburymedievalpageant. co. uk Time: From 11am Price: Free
Head to the heart of historic Canterbury this July for a fantastical day of tales, trails and medieval merriment. This year’ s Canterbury Tales theme will spotlight the medieval pilgrims that came to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Thomas Becket and the author that wrote Canterbury into the history books, Geoffrey Chaucer- a particularly special celebration as the event commemorates its 10th anniversary. Marvel at the grand parade of knights and regal monarchs, join the interactive family trail and be sure to catch the many performances and workshops.
12 JULY SPARE A FORT FOR BEES Fort Amherst, Chatham fortamherst. com Time: From 11am Price: £ 140 for two
Take the opportunity to meet and get handson with the wonderful bees at Fort Amherst. Including lunch in the Cannon Cafe, this unique experience will allow keen learners to discover the importance of bees and don a beekeeper suit to get up close while the bees are hard at work. All equipment is provided and ticketholders will receive a jar of honey and certificate upon completion. This event is unsuitable for children under the age of 12 and all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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