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DINO LIVE // 1-28 AUG
Experience the most amazing creatures that walked the earth come alive this summer at Royal Victoria Place in Tunbridge Wells . Watch them move , roar and even breathe ! Enjoy the thrill of being able to get up close and personal with the famous and fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex , plus other life-size dinosaurs to include the Ceratosaurus , Iguanodon and the aptly named Kentrosaurus . Children will be able to enjoy even more fun by having their photo taken with a baby T-rex , and each weekend throughout August the ‘ Dino Draw ’ workshop will allow them to get creative and learn more about their prehistoric favourites . Open daily .
Admission : Free Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre , Tunbridge Wells TN1 2SS http :// royalvictoriaplace . com / 01892 514141
WIND IN THE WILLOWS // 3 AUG
Join the boat-loving Ratty , the sensible-yet-curious Mole , wise old Badger , and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle with the sly weasel to save Toad Hall ! Eye-catching costumes , toe-tapping music and larger than life characters promise to capture the imagination of the youngest of audience members while the sheer nostalgic charm of this beloved story is guaranteed to take older generations on a glorious trip down the riverbank into memory lane .
2.30pm . Price : £ 16.50 ( children £ 15 , family ticket £ 54 ) The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle , Hever Castle , Edenbridge TN8 7NG http :// heverfestival . co . uk / 01732 866114
TWIST & SHOUT // 5 AUG
The greatest musical era of the 20th century comes alive with a nostalgic and fun-packed musical journey through the sights and sounds of the swinging 60s . Sing and dance along with a cast of leading performers to the music of The Beatles , Herman ’ s Hermits , Gerry & The Pacemakers , The Rolling Stones , Cilla Black , Manfred Mann , Dusty Springfield , Lulu , Sandy Shaw and many more ... This musical powerhouse of a show starts in 1962 , working right through to the era of flower power and free love of the late sixties . Featuring incredible performances and beautiful bespoke costumes , Twist & Shout will transport you back to the sights and sounds of the ‘ Swinging Sixties ’.
7.30pm . Price : £ 18.50 ( plus £ 1.75 booking fee ) Assembly Hall Theatre , Crescent Road , Tunbridge Wells TN1 2LU www . assemblyhalltheatre . co . uk / 01892 530613
CASTLE CANINES // 5-6 AUG
Hever Castle has a paw-fect weekend for all dog lovers with stalls , entertainment and prizes for the best pooches . Castle Canines is a weekend dedicated to our four-legged friends – whether you own a dog , or just love them , there is something for everyone . Enjoy displays and
© Hever Castle & Gardens entertainment from a variety of dogs including guide dog puppies , Pets as Therapy dogs , and huskies from the Siberian Husky Welfare Association . Newfoundland Dogs in Action will also be doing a water display on the lake . Visitors can also enter their hound into musical sit , as well as pick up tips and advice on caring for their canine and browse a variety of stalls .
From 10.30am . Price : £ 16.90 ( children 5-15 £ 9.50 ) Hever Castle , Hever , Edenbridge TN8 7NG www . hevercastle . co . uk / 01732 865224
BAYFEST // 5-28 AUG
Say hello to Herne Bay ’ s new monthlong cultural festival . Kicking off with fireworks and live music at the launch party , the community-run festival has an exciting and eclectic lineup – from Herne Bay Rocks at Clock Tower Plaza , to live cartooning on the pier . There will also be smaller events such as workshops , performances , historical walks and talks , art installations , and traditional sandcastle and crabbing competitions .
Various times . Price : Free Various Venues Across Herne Bay http :// hernebayfestival . com
WIND FESTIVAL // 6 AUG
Focussing on one of Betteshanger ’ s defining features – the wind – and exploring wind-powered energy with kite flying displays , kite surfing demonstrations , family activities and workshops .
From 10am . Price : Free Betteshanger Park , Sandwich Road , Deal CT14 0BF www . betteshanger-park . co . uk / 01304 619227
HEMPSTEAD VALLEY FREE KIDS ’ ACTIVITIES // 7-20 AUG
Summer has officially started , so why not treat the kids to a day out at Hempstead Valley ? Join in for a packed two weeks of free entertainment during the ‘ summer school ’ sessions where parents and children can shop and play together ; it ’ s a fun-filled day for all the family . These free sessions are suitable for all ages from toddlers to grandparents , however children must be supervised at all times .
11am . Price : Free Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre , Gillingham ME7 3PD www . hempsteadvalley . com / 01634 387076
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