FESTIVALS
Hops ‘n’ Harvest Beer Festival at Kent Life
www.kentlife.org.uk // 7-8 Sep
Enjoy the ‘festini’ atmosphere with a variety of live
and local music. Join fellow enthusiasts in the beer
tent to sample up to 50 varieties of beer and cider.
See the last coal-fired oast house in Britain and have
a go at picking hops by hand.
Into The Trees
www.into-the-trees.co.uk // 13-15 Sep
Taking place in mid-September, Into The Trees is
held in an enchanting protected ancient woodland
in the heart of the Ashdown Forest and brings families
together with experts from the outdoor world to
inspire visitors of all ages. It’s a chance to explore a
host of woodland based arts, sport and environmental
activities, either as a day guest, or a weekend camper.
Hidden waterways deep in the woods offer the
opportunity to take to the water and try kayaking
or canoeing with your family, or why not give
mountain boarding or treetop climbing a go?
Creating a meaningful connection between the
environment and kids isn’t as hard as it may seem.
Younger guests love campfire storytelling, making
mud pies and meeting the fascinating wildlife while
pond dipping with parents. The hugely popular
Woodland Tribe invite parents and kids to pick up
tools and create a woodland adventure playground
of childhood dreams.
INTO THE TREES
HOPS ‘N’ HARVEST BEER FESTIVAL
TENTERDEN FOLK FESTIVAL
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A host of sports activities including disc golf, archery
and axe throwing offer the chance to try something
new, while those that prefer to sit back and relax
can take in the surroundings and enjoy some of the
delicious local food on offer.
Tenterden Folk Festival
www.tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk // 5 Oct
Tenterden Folk Festival takes place over four days
including the first Saturday of October each year
with folk songs, music, dance, crafts and traditions.
Tenterden, situated in the ancient Weald of Kent
about 12 miles west of Ashford, is an ideal setting
for this family friendly folk festival.