insideKENT Magazine Issue 73 - April 2018 | Page 31
EVENTS
STUNT SHOWS AND SUPERCARS AT
MOTORS BY THE MOAT, LEEDS CASTLE
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MOTORS BY THE MOAT RETURNS TO LEEDS CASTLE ON 12TH AND 13TH MAY
THIS YEAR WITH A BRAND NEW PROGRAMME OF LIVE STUNT SHOWS, PARADES
AND HUNDREDS OF VINTAGE, HIGH PERFORMANCE AND CLASSIC CARS ON THE
LAWNS. NEW FOR 2018, WATCH TERRY GRANT, INTERNATIONAL STUNT DRIVER AND
MULTIPLE WORLD-RECORD HOLDER IN A BRAND NEW JAW-DROPPING STUNT
ROUTINE SET AGAINST THE MAGNIFICENT BACKDROP OF THE CASTLE.
For the first time ever, Motors by the Moat will
showcase some of best, fastest and most
interesting cars attending in daily parades; see
the cars in action and listen to them roar as
they parade down the main drive with expert
commentary.
Why not take a selfie with Mater and Lightning
McQueen lookalike cars; there will also be
mini fairground rides for children to enjoy
and rides in an RAF Red Arrows simulator for
those brave enough. Visit the wartime area
and enjoy a cup of tea from the NAAFI wagon
while getting up close to some fascinating
military vehicles.
With a host of limited edition vehicles,
modified cars, kit cars and American cars on
display, the weekend event has something to
offer everyone. Visit dealership stands and see
the newest luxury models showcased with the
chance to do some shopping and pick up
some car accessories from trade stands.
What’s more, if you’re feeling peckish there
will be a variety of catering outlets available
in converted vehicles such as an ambulance,
milk float and a double decker bus bar!
Leeds Castle in Kent has plenty to offer families
to brighten days out this spring. From wildlife
and parkland walks, cafés, two gift shops and
Elsie the Land Train, there is something for all
ages taking place at Leeds Castle. There are
many attractions included with your entrance
ticket from free-flying falconry
demonstrations daily during half term and
weekends during term time, the yew maze
and grotto, plus two adventure playgrounds
with climbing turrets, zip lines, sand pits and
slides. There are 500 acres of beautiful grounds
and gardens to explore, and plenty of wildlife
to see including black swans, grey squirrels,
kingfishers, geese, peacocks and ducks to
name but a few.
Admission tickets cost £25.50 for adults; £22.50
for seniors and visitors with disabilities (carer
goes free); £17.50 for children (under 4s free).
Admission tickets are valid for 12 months, so
you can pay once and visit all year round.
Book online for discounted tickets at
www.leeds-castle.com. Entry to this event is
included with your admission ticket. A small
additional charge may apply to some
attractions at this event.
Leeds Castle is located near Maidstone in Kent
just off Junction 8 of the M20 within easy
reach of London. Grounds open at 10am daily
and the castle is open from 10.30am. Last
admission is 4.30pm and gates close at 6pm
from April to September, while last admission
is 3.30pm and gates close at 5pm from October
to March.
Leeds Castle
Maidstone
ME17 1PL
01622 765400
[email protected]
www.leeds-castle.com
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