insideKENT Magazine Issue 73 - April 2018 | Page 31

EVENTS STUNT SHOWS AND SUPERCARS AT MOTORS BY THE MOAT, LEEDS CASTLE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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 leedscastleuk leedscastle leedscastleuk 31