EVENTS
KentEvents
Titanic in Photographs Exhibition // 23 July – 21 Aug
This summer, West Kent ' s largest shopping centre is bringing to Kent the in-depth story of the world’ s most famous ship. This unique exhibition features almost 100 large-scale period photographs that tell the story of Titanic – from conception to her tragic demise. Alongside are over 130 genuine artefacts from Titanic and her identical twin sister ship, Olympic. These rare and often unique items bring the photographs to life, transporting the visitor back in time and placing them in the picture.
Admission is FREE and open daily( centre opening hours only) Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 2SS www. royalvictoriaplace. com / 01892 514141
The Rocky Horror Show // 1-6 Aug
Following a recordbreaking worldwide tour, Richard O ' Brien ' s classic is ready to thrill you once again. Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including“ Sweet Transvestite”,“ Damn It Janet”, and of course, the pelvicthrusting“ Time Warp”, Richard O ' Brien ' s Rocky Horror Show is a nonstop party! Be warned, this show has rude parts! Don’ t dream it be it!
Mon-Thu: 7.30pm, Fri & Sat: 5.30pm & 8.30pm. Prices: from £ 18 The Marlowe Theatre, The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS www. marlowetheatre. com / 01227 787787
Pond Dipping // 2 & 18 Aug
The Maze Challenge // 1-31 Aug
Each week in August, discover a different activity in the spiralling Yew Maze, from time challenges to hidden objects waiting to be discovered as you solve clues. This daily activity is fun for all ages and is bound to challenge everyone as you attempt to reach the centre. Return to civilisation through an underworld grotto, complete with macabre forms and mythical beasts created from shells, minerals and wood.
From 10am. Price: £ 24.50( children 4-15 £ 16.50) Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL www. leeds-castle. co. uk / 01622 765400
Bring the whole family to see how many creatures and critters you can catch and identify in the pond at Tyland Barn. Join in with a one-hour pond dipping session to find and catch a variety of pond life, then get up close and view them through a microscope and identify what you have found( every participant will get a spotter sheet to take home). Booking essential.
2pm( 2 Aug) & 10am( 18 Aug). Price: £ 15 per group( up to 5 people) Tyland Barn Visitor Centre, Maidstone ME14 3BD www. kentwildlifetrust. org. uk / 01622 662012
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