insideKENT Magazine Issue 76 - July 2018 | Page 26
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MEET THE DARWINS // 24-28 JUL
KNIGHTS & PRINCESSES SCHOOL // 21 JUL-27 AUG
Throughout the summer holidays kids can experience what it was like
to grow up and serve in a royal household in medieval times at Hever
Castle’s Knights & Princesses School. Suitable for children ages 6-12,
these free classes last for around 40 minutes and take place daily.
Children are encouraged to come in costume to really get into the spirit
of their training session. Knights will learn how to prepare and protect
their armour and discover the best way to arm and disarm their master
before battle. Princesses are shown the correct way to give a proper
and perfect curtsey. At the end of each session, children take part in a
fun Have-a-Go Jousting activity before receiving their ‘Knight School
Certificate’ and being officiated as knights and princesses of Hever.
Knights & Princesses School takes place daily from 21st July to 27th
August and is included in normal Hever Castle admission rates; spaces
should be booked on arrival at the Information Centre.
11.30am, 12.30pn, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Price: Free with admission
Hever Castle & Gardens, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG
www.hevercastle.co.uk / 01732 865224
TIDDLER AND TERRIFIC OTHER TALES // 24-25 JUL
Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, these terrific tales
are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of
colourful characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-
loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and
A Squash and a Squeeze. Funky moves, toe-tapping tunes and giggles
are guaranteed! This delightful production is brought to you by the
team behind Stick Man Live, adapted from the bestselling books by
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, and is the
perfect treat for all ages!
11.30am & 2pm. Price: £12
EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge School, Tonbridge TN9 1JP
www.emftheatre.com / 01732 304241
Join Charles and Emma Darwin and find out about their life and work
in Victorian England. Hear tales of Alice in Wonderland as told to the
Darwin children, and make crafts to take home. Each workshop has
limited numbers and will take approximately 40 minutes.
11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm.
Price: £12 (children 5-15 £7.20)
Down House, Luxted Road, Downe BR6 7JT
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/home-of-charles-darwin-
down-house / 0370 333 1181
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