insideKENT Magazine Issue 41 - August 2015 | Page 39

EVENTS

Termination
// 5-9 Aug

Photography Guided Walk // 9 Aug

The team that brought you
the sell-out scare
experience, Zombie
Apocalypse, is bringing a
brand new interactive
event to the Winter
Gardens. Termination is
the ultimate indoor
laser experience. Immerse
yourself in all-out laser
battle as two teams fight for dominance! Will you brave the maze of obstacles
or pick your enemies off from a sniper position in the balcony? Whatever
your tactic this event promises to be one not to miss! Termination is suitable
for ages 8 to 80. Arena time slots are 30 minutes per battle.
6pm, 6.45pm, 7.30pm, 8.15pm, 9pm & 9.45pm. Price: £5.50
Margate Winter Gardens, Fort Crescent, Margate CT9 1HX
www.margatewintergardens.co.uk / 01843 292795
Join the volunteer photographers on a walk across the White Cliffs and see
how to capture its beauty.
1pm. Price: Free (parking charges apply).
The White Cliffs of Dover, Langdon Cliffs, Upper Road,
Dover CT16 1HJ
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/white-cliffs-dover / 01304 202756

Crocodiles in Cream
// 7 Aug
David Horlock’s one-man show delves
into the fascinating world of Lewis
Carroll in Smallhythe Place’s Barn
Theatre.
7.30pm. Price: £12.
Smallhythe Place, Small Hythe
Road, Tenterden TN30 7NG
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
smallhythe-place / 0844 249 1895

Swing into Summer // 13 Aug

Summer Jousting Tournaments
// 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 & 28-31 Aug
The Knights of Royal England
return to battle it out at the
annual Jousting Tournament.
Spectators will be treated to
a thrilling display of action,
stunts, falls and fights in an
authentic arena complete with
Royal Box.
10am. Price: £16 (children
5-15 years, £9).
Hever Castle & Gardens, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG
www.hevercastle.co.uk / 01732 865224

Swing into Summer is the fast moving song and laughter show, with an
emphasis on favourite swing music, plus comedy too! Gordon Clarkson is
your host, accompanied by Stacy Young and Melissa Keighley; and between
the three will present nearly 30 great songs ranging from “The Lady is a
Tramp”, “They Can’t Take That Away From Me”, “Ain’t Misbehaving”, “A
Fine Romance”, “A New Fangled Tango” and much, much more! Presenting
his popular Swing Speciality at the grand piano is Nick Capocci, and special
guests are duo SWING NOIR: Serena plays double bass and Jim plays
guitar, they both sing, and give their own special smooth delivery to great
swing standards. Providing live musical support throughout are The
Swingettes, comprising Olly Smith and Lucy Crooks.
2.30pm. Price: £9.50.
Margate Winter Gardens, Fort Crescent, Margate CT9 1HX
www.margatewintergardens.co.uk / 01843 292795

Dr Longitude’s
Marvellous
Imaginary
Menagerie // 9 Aug

Pond Dipping
// 14 Aug

Are Bumblewasps
poisonous? What do
Whistling Pank’s eat?
What happens when you
lick a Tresillian Toad…?
Answer these and more
pointless questions in a
puppet-packed,
ludicrously lyrical extravaganza from acclaimed creators of The Terrible
Infants and The Trench. Packed with puppets, music and magic comes
the world’s weirdest wonder emporium!
2.30pm, 4.30pm. Price: £6 (children under 12 years, £5).
Quarterhouse, Mill Bay, Folkestone CT20 1BN
www.quarterhouse.co.uk / 01303 760750

Join the ranger team to find
out what lives below the
surface of some of
Sissinghurst Castle’s
magnificent ponds!
2pm. Price: £5.
Sissinghurst Castle
Gardens, Biddenden Road,
Cranbrook TN17 2AB
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
sissinghurst-castle-garden
/ 0844 249 1895

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