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What's on in Kent
Below you will find a useful diary of events across Kent in the coming months.
If you would like to add your ‘happening’ to 'What's on in Kent' whatever it may be please drop us a line and we will gladly add to this list. info@kenttouristguide.com
What's on in Kent 2007
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NOVEMBER 2007
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November Fireworks at Broadstairs and St Peters Town Council
5TH November -- info tel:-07817 185167
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30th November -- info tel;-01843 297350
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DECEMBER 2007
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6th December 2007 between 2pm and 5pm
Grace Manor Nursing Home,Gillingham.
Christmas Bazaar and Raffle
Lots of different items will be sold in keeping with a festive theme
providing a variety of Christmas Present ideas and solutions! The
stalls will include 3d pictures, crystals, fairies, essential oils,
cakes, cards and lots lots more. There will also be a special Christmas
Raffle with tickets available at £1 each.
Donations will be made to Grace Manor Nursing Home by the stall holders
for our Residents Fund which pays for the entertainment for the Home.
There will be a variety of goods available for sale....all at very reasonable prices and
without the stress....in a relaxed and comfortable environment!
Limited car parking available. 176 bus route stops nearby to Grace Manor.
The venue: Grace Manor Nursing Home, 348 Grange Road, Gillingham.
ALL WELCOME
All enquiries please to : 01634 570230
Speak to Simon or Drina
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Whats on in Kent 2008
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JANUARY 2008
Tourist Information
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March 2008
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The Pantiles Players are present a new production titled "HANSEL and GRETEL IN THE WILDWOOD" written and adapted from the Grimms old fairy tale by a local writer, Gaye Jee who is a member of our society and writer and actress for a Murder Mystery Company.
The Pantiles Players will be presenting "HANSEL & GRETEL IN THE WILDWOOD" at the Victorian Theatre of SALOMONS Broomhill Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0TG from Easter Sunday 23rd - Easter Monday 24th March 2008. Performances Sunday 2.30pm & 6.30pm Monday 2.30pm only.
Tickets £10.00 adults/£7.00 children under 12 or Family ticket (2 adults & 2 childeren under 12) £30.00 in advance from the Pantiles Players on 01892 534341 e-mail thepantilesplayers@yahoo.co.uk
Charity Raffle in aid of Gingerbread Charity for One Parent Families. Winner will receive a beautiful edible Gingerbread House.
EASTER SUNDAY REFRESHMENTS
3 Course Carvery Lunch from 12.15pm and Traditional English Teas served between 4.30pm and 6.30pm pre-booking essential direct with Salomons on 01892 515152
Bar Facilities available at all performances.
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Easter Fun - Walmer Castle & Gardens
Friday 21 to Monday 24 March, 10am-5pm
Start Easter off with Walmer Castle’s annual fun event - including a trail, quiz and a prize for the best Easter Bonnet.
Walmer Castle & Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Deal, CT14 7LJ (Tel: 01304 364288)
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April 2008
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Children’s Festival – Dover Castle
Every day, Monday 7 to Friday 11 April, 10am-5pm
Children can dress up and perform in plays, clown around in circus skill workshops and enjoy have-a-go cross-bow, stage combat and duelling. With bed of nails and fire breathing side-shows.
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May 2008
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Spy School – Dover Castle
Saturday 3 – Bank Holiday Monday 5 May, 10am-5pm
Youngsters can find out if they have what it takes to become a top secret agent or super sleuth. They can enroll on a day of clue cracking and cipher decoding to discover their skills of detection and take on a disguise by having fun with weird wigs and mad moustaches. And they can find out how real double agents and spies hid secret information in everyday items. Just like “Q” in the James Bond films, they can have a go making some spy gadgets themselves.
Dover Castle, east of Dover town centre, CT16 1HU (Tel: 01304 211067)
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Living History Spectacular – Dover Castle
Saturday 24 to Bank Holiday Monday 26 May, 10am-5pm
Travel back in time and meet Romans, Tudors and Soldiers from WW1 & II. Soak up the atmosphere of the bustling medieval keep and be thrilled by Norman cavalry displays. A full day out for the whole family!
Dover Castle, east of Dover town centre, CT16 1HU (Tel: 01304 211067)
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June 2008
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Music at the Castle – Dover Castle
Medieval Merriment
Sunday 1 June, 11am-4pm
Listen to an extensive array of authentic and reproduction instruments, from the harp and the hurdy gurdy to bagpipes and the keyfiddle.
Victoriana Music
Sunday 8 June, 11am-4pm
To the sounds of the melodeon and the bagpipes, visitors can learn more about music of the Victorian era. Dancers in period costume will perform court and social dances.
The Gurkhas
Sunday 15 June, 11am-4pm
Join the band for military music performances throughout the day.
Wish Me Luck
Sunday 22 June, 11am-4pm
Music from the era of World War II with live musicians performing favourite tunes by artists such as the Andrews Sisters, Marlene Dietrich, Glenn Miller and of course, Dame Vera Lynn.
Big Band Day
Sunday 29th June, 11am - 4pm
The finale in the season of music events sees brass bands from around the region joining together for the Big Bands Day at the castle.
Dover Castle, east of Dover town centre, CT16 1HU (Tel: 01304 211067)
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July2008
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August 2008
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Spy Quest – Dover Castle
Friday 1 August, 10am-5pm
Follow the clues around the castle keep, try to crack codes and ciphers to win a secret prize.
Time Travellers Academy – Dover Castle
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August, 10am-5pm
Children can travel back in time and have fun discovering some of the skills and tricks of the trade of historic characters from the past. They can learn how to play the fool in Jester School or train to be a professional Roman fighter at Gladiator School. Budding clowns can learn the skills and tricks of the circus performer, and wannabe knights can test their flair and talent for fearless chivalry as they are instructed in sword fighting and skill at arms in Knight School.
Gladiator Quest – Dover Castle
Every day, Monday 4 – Friday 8 August, 10am-5pm
Follow the clues and quizzes around the castle keep to embark on a Gladiator Quest. Don’t forget to collect your prize.
A Right Roman Day Out – Dover Castle
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August, 10am-5pm
What have the Romans ever done for us? More than you think, including developing the first fitted sock! This is an opportunity to discover more about the Roman inventions that shaped our lives today. There are games to enjoy from the Roman Empire, period surveying to have a try at and visitors can find out about Roman food and recipes. A Roman charioteer will demonstrate his thrilling skills as he drives an authentic replica of a Quadriga chariot.
Gruesome Castle Quest – Dover Castle
Every Day, Monday 11 – Friday 15 August, 10am-5pm
Can you stomach the Gruesome Castle Quest? To win a prize you must be prepared to find out about the smelliest and most ghastly aspects of life at the castle.
The Worst Days out in History – Dover Castle
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August, 10am-5pm
A gruesome glimpse at some of the most hideous and horrible aspects of history. Meet the Singing Plague Victims and visit the medieval surgeon to find out more about medicines and cures. Witness surgical procedures from the 18th century and get a close look at amputations and bleeding with live leeches. Talk to the Victorian Tosher and learn about the history of the toilet while he searches the sewers for hidden treasurers. Get your face painted with the pox or a gruesome wound.
Spooky Quest – Dover Castle
Every day, Monday 18 – Friday 22 August, 10am-5pm
Dare you embark on a spine-tingling quest around one of England’s most haunted castles? A prize for every brave ghost hunter who completes the quest.
Spooky Days Out – Dover Castle
Saturday 23 August to Bank Holiday Monday 25 August, 10am-5pm
Ghosts don’t wait until Hallowe’en – so why should we? A spine-tingling day out with terrifyingly fun activities for all the family, including a ghost tour led by spooky characters around the castle.
Spooky Quest – Dover Castle
Every day, Tuesday 26 to Sunday 31 August, 10am-5pm
Dare you embark on a spine-tingling quest around one of England’s most haunted castles? A prize for every brave ghost hunter who completes the quest.
Dover Castle, east of Dover town centre, CT16 1HU (Tel: 01304 211067)
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September 2008
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Tudor Falconry – Dover Castle
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September, 10am-5pm
Find out how Henry VII, Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots were tutored in the art of falconry, in this fascinating and enthralling display.
Dover Castle, east of Dover town centre, CT16 1HU (Tel: 01304 211067)
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October 2008
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The Haunted Castle – Dover Castle
Every day, Saturday 25 to Friday 31 October, 10am-4pm
Enjoy a chillingly fun day out as spooky characters lead you around the haunted castle. Beware of the horrible hag and other spooky characters. A prize each day for the best children’s Hallowe'en costume.
Dover Castle, east of Dover town centre, CT16 1HU (Tel: 01304 211067)
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November 2008
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Panto Fun – Dover Castle
Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November, 10am-4pm
Join in a little slap-stick fun and meet your favourite characters from pantomime…don’t forget to look behind you!
Dover Castle, east of Dover town centre, CT16 1HU (Tel: 01304 211067)
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December 2008
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Children’s Christmas Quest
Saturday and Sunday 6/7, 13/14, 20/21 and 27/28 December, 10am-4pm
Can you crack the clues on this Christmas Quest. Do not forget to claim your prize.
There’s so much to see and do at English Heritage sites in Kent – each offering different periods of history to explore, gardens or grounds to enjoy with entrance prices offering great value for money. Families are welcome to bring picnics to enjoy on site, but many offer excellent catering facilities ranging from tearooms to restaurants.
Deal Castle, Victoria Road, Deal, CT14 7BA (Tel: 01304 372762)
Dover Castle, east of Dover town centre, CT16 1HU (Tel: 01304 211067)
Down House, The Home of Charles Darwin, Luxted Road, Downe, BR6 7JT (Tel: 01689 859119)
Lullingstone Roman Villa, Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, DA4 0JA (Tel: 01322 863467)
Richborough Roman Fort, near Sandwich, CT13 9JW (Tel: 01304 612013)
St Augustine’s Abbey, Canterbury, CT1 1TF (Tel: 01227 767345)
Walmer Castle & Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Deal, CT14 7LJ (Tel: 01304 364288)
English Heritage members receive free admission to all properties and free or reduced entry to events. For more information on English Heritage properties to visit and events to enjoy in Kent and the south-east, visit www.english-heritage.org.uk or call 0870 333 1181
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If you would like to add your ‘happening’ to 'What's on in Kent' whatever it may be please drop us a line and we will gladly add to this list. info@kenttouristguide.com
What's on in Kent 2007
_____________
_____________
NOVEMBER 2007
_______________
_______________
November Fireworks at Broadstairs and St Peters Town Council
5TH November -- info tel:-07817 185167
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Christmas Light Switch-on
30th November -- info tel;-01843 297350
-----------------------------------------
_______________
_______________
DECEMBER 2007
_______________
6th December 2007 between 2pm and 5pm
Grace Manor Nursing Home,Gillingham.
Christmas Bazaar and Raffle
Lots of different items will be sold in keeping with a festive theme
providing a variety of Christmas Present ideas and solutions! The
stalls will include 3d pictures, crystals, fairies, essential oils,
cakes, cards and lots lots more. There will also be a special Christmas
Raffle with tickets available at £1 each.
Donations will be made to Grace Manor Nursing Home by the stall holders
for our Residents Fund which pays for the entertainment for the Home.
There will be a variety of goods available for sale....all at very reasonable prices and
without the stress....in a relaxed and comfortable environment!
Limited car parking available. 176 bus route stops nearby to Grace Manor.
The venue: Grace Manor Nursing Home, 348 Grange Road, Gillingham.
ALL WELCOME
All enquiries please to : 01634 570230
Speak to Simon or Drina
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Whats on in Kent 2008
_____________
____________
________
JANUARY 2008
Tourist Information
March 2008
_____________
The Pantiles Players are present a new production titled "HANSEL and GRETEL IN THE WILDWOOD" written and adapted from the Grimms old fairy tale by a local writer, Gaye Jee who is a member of our society and writer and actress for a Murder Mystery Company.
The Pantiles Players will be presenting "HANSEL & GRETEL IN THE WILDWOOD" at the Victorian Theatre of SALOMONS Broomhill Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0TG from Easter Sunday 23rd - Easter Monday 24th March 2008. Performances Sunday 2.30pm & 6.30pm Monday 2.30pm only.
Tickets £10.00 adults/£7.00 children under 12 or Family ticket (2 adults & 2 childeren under 12) £30.00 in advance from the Pantiles Players on 01892 534341 e-mail thepantilesplayers@yahoo.co.uk
Charity Raffle in aid of Gingerbread Charity for One Parent Families. Winner will receive a beautiful edible Gingerbread House.
EASTER SUNDAY REFRESHMENTS
3 Course Carvery Lunch from 12.15pm and Traditional English Teas served between 4.30pm and 6.30pm pre-booking essential direct with Salomons on 01892 515152
Bar Facilities available at all performances.
----------------------------------------------------------
Easter Fun - Walmer Castle & Gardens
Friday 21 to Monday 24 March, 10am-5pm
Start Easter off with Walmer Castle’s annual fun event - including a trail, quiz and a prize for the best Easter Bonnet.
Walmer Castle & Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Deal, CT14 7LJ (Tel: 01304 364288)
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April 2008
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Children’s Festival – Dover Castle
Every day, Monday 7 to Friday 11 April, 10am-5pm
Children can dress up and perform in plays, clown around in circus skill workshops and enjoy have-a-go cross-bow, stage combat and duelling. With bed of nails and fire breathing side-shows.
------------------------------------------------------------
May 2008
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Spy School – Dover Castle
Saturday 3 – Bank Holiday Monday 5 May, 10am-5pm
Youngsters can find out if they have what it takes to become a top secret agent or super sleuth. They can enroll on a day of clue cracking and cipher decoding to discover their skills of detection and take on a disguise by having fun with weird wigs and mad moustaches. And they can find out how real double agents and spies hid secret information in everyday items. Just like “Q” in the James Bond films, they can have a go making some spy gadgets themselves.
Dover Castle, east of Dover town centre, CT16 1HU (Tel: 01304 211067)
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Living History Spectacular – Dover Castle
Saturday 24 to Bank Holiday Monday 26 May, 10am-5pm
Travel back in time and meet Romans, Tudors and Soldiers from WW1 & II. Soak up the atmosphere of the bustling medieval keep and be thrilled by Norman cavalry displays. A full day out for the whole family!
Dover Castle, east of Dover town centre, CT16 1HU (Tel: 01304 211067)
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June 2008
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Music at the Castle – Dover Castle
Medieval Merriment
Sunday 1 June, 11am-4pm
Listen to an extensive array of authentic and reproduction instruments, from the harp and the hurdy gurdy to bagpipes and the keyfiddle.
Victoriana Music
Sunday 8 June, 11am-4pm
To the sounds of the melodeon and the bagpipes, visitors can learn more about music of the Victorian era. Dancers in period costume will perform court and social dances.
The Gurkhas
Sunday 15 June, 11am-4pm
Join the band for military music performances throughout the day.
Wish Me Luck
Sunday 22 June, 11am-4pm
Music from the era of World War II with live musicians performing favourite tunes by artists such as the Andrews Sisters, Marlene Dietrich, Glenn Miller and of course, Dame Vera Lynn.
Big Band Day
Sunday 29th June, 11am - 4pm
The finale in the season of music events sees brass bands from around the region joining together for the Big Bands Day at the castle.
Dover Castle, east of Dover town centre, CT16 1HU (Tel: 01304 211067)
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July2008
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August 2008
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Spy Quest – Dover Castle
Friday 1 August, 10am-5pm
Follow the clues around the castle keep, try to crack codes and ciphers to win a secret prize.
Time Travellers Academy – Dover Castle
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August, 10am-5pm
Children can travel back in time and have fun discovering some of the skills and tricks of the trade of historic characters from the past. They can learn how to play the fool in Jester School or train to be a professional Roman fighter at Gladiator School. Budding clowns can learn the skills and tricks of the circus performer, and wannabe knights can test their flair and talent for fearless chivalry as they are instructed in sword fighting and skill at arms in Knight School.
Gladiator Quest – Dover Castle
Every day, Monday 4 – Friday 8 August, 10am-5pm
Follow the clues and quizzes around the castle keep to embark on a Gladiator Quest. Don’t forget to collect your prize.
A Right Roman Day Out – Dover Castle
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August, 10am-5pm
What have the Romans ever done for us? More than you think, including developing the first fitted sock! This is an opportunity to discover more about the Roman inventions that shaped our lives today. There are games to enjoy from the Roman Empire, period surveying to have a try at and visitors can find out about Roman food and recipes. A Roman charioteer will demonstrate his thrilling skills as he drives an authentic replica of a Quadriga chariot.
Gruesome Castle Quest – Dover Castle
Every Day, Monday 11 – Friday 15 August, 10am-5pm
Can you stomach the Gruesome Castle Quest? To win a prize you must be prepared to find out about the smelliest and most ghastly aspects of life at the castle.
The Worst Days out in History – Dover Castle
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August, 10am-5pm
A gruesome glimpse at some of the most hideous and horrible aspects of history. Meet the Singing Plague Victims and visit the medieval surgeon to find out more about medicines and cures. Witness surgical procedures from the 18th century and get a close look at amputations and bleeding with live leeches. Talk to the Victorian Tosher and learn about the history of the toilet while he searches the sewers for hidden treasurers. Get your face painted with the pox or a gruesome wound.
Spooky Quest – Dover Castle
Every day, Monday 18 – Friday 22 August, 10am-5pm
Dare you embark on a spine-tingling quest around one of England’s most haunted castles? A prize for every brave ghost hunter who completes the quest.
Spooky Days Out – Dover Castle
Saturday 23 August to Bank Holiday Monday 25 August, 10am-5pm
Ghosts don’t wait until Hallowe’en – so why should we? A spine-tingling day out with terrifyingly fun activities for all the family, including a ghost tour led by spooky characters around the castle.
Spooky Quest – Dover Castle
Every day, Tuesday 26 to Sunday 31 August, 10am-5pm
Dare you embark on a spine-tingling quest around one of England’s most haunted castles? A prize for every brave ghost hunter who completes the quest.
Dover Castle, east of Dover town centre, CT16 1HU (Tel: 01304 211067)
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September 2008
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Tudor Falconry – Dover Castle
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September, 10am-5pm
Find out how Henry VII, Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots were tutored in the art of falconry, in this fascinating and enthralling display.
Dover Castle, east of Dover town centre, CT16 1HU (Tel: 01304 211067)
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October 2008
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The Haunted Castle – Dover Castle
Every day, Saturday 25 to Friday 31 October, 10am-4pm
Enjoy a chillingly fun day out as spooky characters lead you around the haunted castle. Beware of the horrible hag and other spooky characters. A prize each day for the best children’s Hallowe'en costume.
Dover Castle, east of Dover town centre, CT16 1HU (Tel: 01304 211067)
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November 2008
___________________
Panto Fun – Dover Castle
Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November, 10am-4pm
Join in a little slap-stick fun and meet your favourite characters from pantomime…don’t forget to look behind you!
Dover Castle, east of Dover town centre, CT16 1HU (Tel: 01304 211067)
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December 2008
________________
Children’s Christmas Quest
Saturday and Sunday 6/7, 13/14, 20/21 and 27/28 December, 10am-4pm
Can you crack the clues on this Christmas Quest. Do not forget to claim your prize.
There’s so much to see and do at English Heritage sites in Kent – each offering different periods of history to explore, gardens or grounds to enjoy with entrance prices offering great value for money. Families are welcome to bring picnics to enjoy on site, but many offer excellent catering facilities ranging from tearooms to restaurants.
Deal Castle, Victoria Road, Deal, CT14 7BA (Tel: 01304 372762)
Dover Castle, east of Dover town centre, CT16 1HU (Tel: 01304 211067)
Down House, The Home of Charles Darwin, Luxted Road, Downe, BR6 7JT (Tel: 01689 859119)
Lullingstone Roman Villa, Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, DA4 0JA (Tel: 01322 863467)
Richborough Roman Fort, near Sandwich, CT13 9JW (Tel: 01304 612013)
St Augustine’s Abbey, Canterbury, CT1 1TF (Tel: 01227 767345)
Walmer Castle & Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Deal, CT14 7LJ (Tel: 01304 364288)
English Heritage members receive free admission to all properties and free or reduced entry to events. For more information on English Heritage properties to visit and events to enjoy in Kent and the south-east, visit www.english-heritage.org.uk or call 0870 333 1181
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