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PLAN YOUR SUMMER
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THE FESTIVAL THEATRE AT HEVER CASTLE // UNTIL 26 AUG
The popular annual open-air summer festival – which takes place in the picturesque grounds of one of Kent ’ s top tourist attractions , Hever Castle , childhood home of Anne Boleyn – is celebrating its 35th year with a season of vibrant and varied performances until 26th August . Set against the magnificent backdrop of Hever Castle , Hever Festival Theatre is a summer celebration of all things British , from cream teas , a Time Machine and a trip to the seaside , to Elgar ’ s Pomp and Circumstance Marches . The richly varied programme begins in May and extends throughout the summer months until the August bank holiday .
Various times and prices . Hever Castle , Hever TN8 7NG www . hevercastle . co . uk
LAVENDER TOURS // JUNE – JULY
The lavender will start to bloom from late June . When the Lavender is in flower , Castle Farm holds a number of special activities on the farm , spreading the range of events ( food tastings , tours , massages , etc ) over a period of several weeks while the fields are looking beautiful . Each tour explains the processes of lavender production , from the fields to the distillery , with an expert Castle Farm guide . There is a small amount of walking from the shop out to the fields , through the farmyard to the distillery and back to the shop ( about 1 / 2 a mile in total , and some seating is provided at the stopping points ). This is on level or firm ground and there is not usually a problem taking wheelchairs along the short grass track at the edge of the lavender fields . Dates and times to be confirmed . Price : from £ 6 per person ( children 5-14 £ 3 ) Castle Farm , Redmans Lane , Shoreham TN14 7UB http :// hopshop . co . uk / kentish-lavender / lavender-tours-events
A SUMMER OF THEATRE IN FOLKESTONE // JUNE – AUG
THE CAMPFIRE TALES // UNTIL 30 AUG
Popular visitor attraction The Canterbury Tales has launched a new weekly programme of twilight storytelling events . The Campfire Tales will embrace the city ’ s ancient storytelling traditions ; every Thursday evening until August , audiences will gather around a crackling campfire in the Medieval Story Garden behind the attraction where a storyteller will recount tales by the fireside .
7.30pm . Price : £ 10 ( children £ 8 – suitable for age 5 and up ) The Canterbury Tales , Margaret Street , Canterbury CT1 2TG www . canterburytales . org . uk
From interactive performances , to miniature theatre and musical comedy , Folkestone Quarterhouse has a fantastic programme of events specially for babies , children and families this summer ! Hendrik and Holly question identity , the meaning of life and pizza in the first of June ' s children ' s shows , Chalk About ; before the vibrantly energetic and gloriously funny ANiMALCOLM combines physical theatre , puppetry and storytelling in a brand new musical comedy . The Quarterhouse is also delighted to welcome Mrs H and the Sing-along Band back this summer , with monthly Tuesday sessions beginning in May and Neon Summer School returns with an amazing opportunity for 5-16 year olds to work with professional artists . For more information on the many shows on offer , take a look at the website or phone for information .
Various dates and times . Quarterhouse , Mill Bay , Folkestone CT20 1BN www . quarterhouse . co . uk
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