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KIDS IN PYRAMIDS AT ROYAL VICTORIA PLACE // UNTIL 27 AUG
MARGATE SOUL FESTIVAL // 3-5 AUG
The Margate Soul Festival is spread over several venues and outside areas in Margate Old Town , Margate Harbour and Margate Winter Gardens . All venues are a short walk away from each other and will operate on individual time schedules , so do check the event programme for exact itineraries . The lineup for 2018 includes Atlantic Starr , Deniece Williams , The Brit Funk Association and Nathan Haines .
From 2pm Friday , from 12pm Saturday and from 12pm Sunday . Price : from £ 27.50 Margate Winter Gardens , Fort Crescent , Margate CT9 1HX www . margatesoulfestival . co . uk / 020 8694 0551
Let your kids go on an Egyptian adventure this summer at Royal Victoria Place in Tunbridge Wells . Kids In Pyramids is a free interactive and educational experience open every day until Monday 27th August . Designed for children between five and 12 years of age , this unique event will allow them to go on an amazing adventure where they will learn about life in ancient Egypt , be surrounded by iconic architectural elements and get involved in exciting games and of course have lots of fun .
Children will be able to dress up , enter the pyramids , dig in the sand searching for artefacts , find the key to the treasure room , learn about hieroglyphics , build pyramids , climb on the Sphinx , decipher the hidden codes and have fun with the mummies . Plus , they will be able to take funny pictures of themselves with Tutankhamun ’ s sarcophagus … So make sure you don ’ t forget to bring your camera !
From 11am . Price : Free Royal Victoria Place , Victoria Road , Tunbridge Wells TN1 2SS www . royalvictoriaplace . com / 01892 514141
PAINTING THE KNOLE LANDSCAPE // 2 AUG
THE GIANT ’ S LOO ROLL // 5 AUG
Look out for the biggest loo roll ever on stage in this giant of a children ’ s musical . The villagers living in the town below the giant ’ s house had better watch out , that loo roll has gone bouncing down the hill and straight towards them ! Luckily , the townsfolk find lots of uses for runaway loo paper – one sheet provides a huge canvas for an artist , a tailor uses another to fill her shop with paper pants , and a school class makes a huge dart that can fly . But , what about the giant himself – doesn ’ t he need any loo paper ? The townspeople have an answer for that , too !
2.30pm . Price : £ 13.50 ( children £ 11.50 ) The Hazlitt Theatre , Earl Street , Maidstone ME14 1PL www . hazlitttheatre . com / 01622 758611
WIND FESTIVAL // 5 AUG
Develop your painting skills under the tuition of artist Liz Chapman in the stunning grounds of Knole Park . Learn new techniques and receive expert advice . Easels and boards will be provided but please bring your own paper and paint . Some experience is advisable but not essential .
10.30am . Price : £ 60 Knole , Sevenoaks TN15 0RP www . nationaltrust . org . uk / knole / whats-on / 0344 249 1895
Sit back and watch the pros from Kent Kite Flyers fill the sky with their colourful shapes and creations . Bring along the family , and enjoy a sunny day of kite flying , kite buggies and wind turbine demonstrations . How high can you go ?
From 10am . Price : Free ( make your own kite kits £ 3 ) Betteshanger Park , Sandwich Road , Deal CT14 0BF www . betteshanger-park . co . uk / 01304 619227
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