insideKENT Magazine Issue 50 - May 2016 | Page 72

EVENTS WWII Weekend // 28-30 May Much Ado About Nothing // 27 May The beautifully British and bonkers Cycling Handlebards perform Shakespeare once again in The Walled Gardens. Gates open 5.30pm, performance 6.30pm £15 Adults, £10 Child or Season Ticket Holder Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Riverhill House, Riverhill, Sevenoaks TN15 0RR www.riverhillgardens.co.uk / 01732 459777 Dover Castle’s WWII Weekend is back and it’s bigger than ever! Witness an explosive battle, military encampments, talks, displays and live music. From the 1940’s beauty parlour to the aircraft flypast, make it a full family day out to remember. From 10am. Price: £20 (children 5-15 £12.20) The Proclaimers // 27 May Dover Castle, Castle Hill, Dover CT16 1HU www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dover-castle / 01304 211067 Half Term Shakespeare Activities // 28 May – 5 Jun © Murdo Macleod This May half term Smallhythe Place in Kent is hosting a variety of Shakespeare-themed activities. Visitors will be able to follow a trail around the property to discover more about England's most famous playwright, or pick up a puzzle sheet to complete themed word searches, crosswords, quizzes and colouring. There will be Venetian-style mask making in the garden so budding actors and actresses can take home their own Shakespearean style prop. There's also plenty to see and do in the house, with costumes and props on display that were once worn by famous actress Ellen Terry. From 11am. Price: Free (admission prices apply) Smallhythe Place, Small Hythe Road, Tenterden TN30 7NB www.nationaltrust.org.uk/smallhythe-place / 01580 762334 Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid have over the years enjoyed huge successes across the globe and in April last year released their 10th album on the Cooking Vinyl label. They have carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide as the emotional honesty, political fire, wit and sing-along raucousness of their songs and their extensive touring has enlightened and entertained fans new and old. 7.30pm. Price: £28.50 Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2LU www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk / 01892 530613 Edwardian Life // 28 May – 5 Jun Open Gardens Weekend // 28-29 May Half term holiday fun! Enjoy an Edwardian School, costumed characters, traditional games and prizes for the best dressed boy and girl. Go back in time to the early 20th century this May half term and enjoy a fascinating glimpse of the Edwardian era just before the First World War when the Astors were in residence. Experience an Edwardian school where old fashioned PE sessions will take place and “the three Rs” of education – reading, writing and arithmetic – will be taught each day in an old fashioned classroom. While a fun time is promised for all, children need to mind their Ps and Qs to avoid upsetting the teacher! From 10.30am. Price: £16.50 (children 5-15 £9.30). Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG www.hevercastle.co.uk / 01732 865224 The annual popular Open Gardens weekend returns in 2016. The historic and beautiful private gardens of Canterbury Cathedral will be open to all on the weekend of the 28th and 29th May 2016. This annual event, which has been held for over 10 years and run in connection with the National Garden Scheme (NGS), unlocks several private and secret gardens within the Cathedral grounds; and in the process, raises money for charity. The twoday event is a must for anyone who loves and appreciates the skill and art of gardening; the talented Cathedral gardeners will be on hand all weekend to answer queries and have plants for sale. From 9am. Price: £17 Canterbury Cathedral, Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH www.canterbury-cathedral.org / 01227 762862 72