insideKENT Magazine Issue 35 - February 2015 | Page 26

EVENTS Valentine’s: You Can’t Hurry Love // 14 Feb Half Term Karting Fun // 14-22 Feb As the old Supremes’ love song goes "You Can’t Hurry Love", so at The Bull Hotel, you don’t have to! Instead of dashing off after your delicious Valentine’s meal, why not enjoy a stay over and breakfast with the one that you love in a romantic double room at a special price? Price: £89 (double occupancy). The Bull Hotel, Bull Lane, Wrotham TN15 7RF www.thebullhotel.com / 01732 789800 Buckmore Park karting – famous for being the circuit where F1 legends such as double World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, and World Champion, Jenson Button, honed their skills as boys – has a variety of karting activities lined up for ages 4-7, 8-11, 12-15, and 16+ years, throughout the February half term. NEW for 2015, Buckmore is also introducing Family Friday Fun days. These days are the same as the ever-popular Family Turn Up ‘n’ Drive Days, but with the added benefit of being able to pre-book a time slot. Simply book your slot in advance either over the phone (01634 661618) or online at www.buckmore4kids.co.uk. The first Family Friday Fun day is on 20th Feb. Prices start from £15. Buckmore Park Kart Circuit, Maidstone Road, Chatham ME5 9QG www.buckmore4kids.co.uk / 01634 661618 Living With Birds at Hever Castle // 14-22 Feb Celebrate National Nest Box Week at Hever Castle’s Living with Birds event this half term. Learn about birds and their nesting habits as bird and nature expert, Tim Christian, leads a bird box-building workshop. Building a bird box to take home contributes to the conservation effort in the UK, whilst giving you the pleasure of observing any breeding birds you attract to the garden. Young visitors can make a bird feeder in a FREE craft workshop and find out more about different species of British birds with the help of an activity sheet. After enjoying the family fun in the grounds, warm up in the Castle as you discover how birds were significant in Tudor times. Time – see website for details. Price: £5 (in addition to entrance fee). Hever Castle, Edenbridge TN8 7NG www.hevercastle.co.uk / 01732 865224 Family Monday // 16 Feb Fairytale February Half Term // 14-22 Feb Both kids and big kids (you know who you are!) will be captivated by Leeds Castle's Fairytale Trail this February half term. Answer clues about traditional fairytales as you follow the trail through the beautiful castle grounds and gardens. There is a chocolaty prize up for grabs, and children can enjoy daily fairytale stories, plus all the fun of the Castle's mazes and adventure playgrounds. All day. Price: £1 (in addition to entrance prices). Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL www.leeds-castle.co.uk / 01622 765400 National Trust, © Paul Harris Enjoy a host of craft activities and the chance to complete some of the National Trust’s 50 Things To Do Before You’re 11 3/4. Bring all the family to Knole for the first Family Monday of the year, and try a range of themed activities including wild arts and crafts suitable for ages 5-12, or a parkland walk. 11am. Price: Free. Knole House, Sevenoaks TN15 0RP www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole / 01732 462100 26