Countryside 2011 in Kent
The Countryside 2011 Event Directory contains 162 events happening in Kent between 28th May and 12th June, from walking festivals to unusual new activities. Use the map below to find events or check out our suggestions.
Need ideas of things to do? Kent activities already include everything from willow sculpting and cidery open days to jousting displays and family fun days. More entries are being added daily between now and 28 May.
Here’s a taster of what’s already on offer across Kent…
Willow Sculpting, Ashford – learn various plaiting, weaving, tying, binding and free form techniques then have a go at creating your own masterpiece using a wide variety of different willows.
Go Ape!, Bedgebury – climb a 30ft rope ladder, zip-wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high-wire rope bridges on this tree-top adventure.
Action Watersports Water-ski and Jet Ski Centre, Lydd – water-ski, wakeboard or jet-ski on a private freshwater lake. Everyone from first-timers to experts welcome. Special discount available.
Affordable, quality golf at Stonelees Golf Centre, Sandwich – three golf courses to suit every level. Special offer when you book through Countryside 2011.
Artist Open Studio, Crows Camp Studio, Bishopsbourne, Canterbury – affordable oil paintings, sculpture, ceramics, unique 100% silk ‘wearable art’, prints, greetings cards and gifts. Special ‘free workshop’ offer.
Beginner Map Reading and Compass Navigation Workshop, Royal Tunbridge Wells – learn the basics of map reading, from understanding map symbols and grid references through to taking compass bearings, with Ordnance Survey. All workshop participants get 25% off the price of OS Explorer and OS Landranger maps bought in store on the day.
Cidery Open Day, Rough Old Wife Cidery, Old Wives Lees – take a tour, find out how real cider is made, and try some tasty samples. There’s a 10% discount on any cider purchased on the day for Countryside2011 visitors.
ERASURE in concert, Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest – after a four-year break, fans can see the band perform in the unique surroundings of the forest.
Jousting Tournament, Leeds Castle, Maidstone – medieval activities and entertainment for the whole family. Thrilling twice-daily jousting tournaments from knights on horseback, medieval weapons and displays, all set against the backdrop of the 900-year-old castle.
Outdoor Activity Day, Rippledown House, Deal – enjoy a host of outdoor activities including pond-dipping, treasure trail, teambuilding, storytelling round the campfire, and badge and model-making.
Taste the Best of Produced in Kent, Biddenden Vineyards, Biddenden – taste and buy direct from over 20 of the county’s best producers of jams, chutneys, beers, game, pies, biscuits and more.
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