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CONTENTS 2. Distributions & General 3. Contents & Editorial 4. What’s on in August 5. What’s on in August 6. What’s on in August 7. What’s on in August 8. What’s on in August 11. Kent Festivals 2009 12. History & Heritage, places to visit 13. Theatre, Cinemas & Museums 14. Family days out 15. Family days out 17. Markets & Car Boot Sales 18. Mother & Toddler Groups 19. Mother & Toddler Groups 21. Schools & Playgroups 22. Useful Telephone numbers 24. Clubs & Leisure 26. This months great Family Day Out 27. Kent Coastline - Ramsgate
EDITORIAL
Hello readers,
Welcome to another edition of the The Big W.
Firstly I would like to thank the readers for the
emails you have been sending in saying how great
the new guide is, it is greatly appreciated.
If you have any suggestions to further improve the
guide they are always welcome.
In this months edition we have listed all the August
events in and around Canterbury.
On page 26 our great family day out is focusing on
Faversham “Farming World”.
Also on page 27, we have given an insight into what
the coastal town of Ramsgate has to offer. We are
now online at www.whatsonkent.co.uk so please take a look.
We hope you find this edition as useful as the first
one. Thanks for all your support.
Thank you, The Editors,
Natalia Corbella & Kevin Norris
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AUGUST IN KENT READ ON… The August 2009 line up is not to be missed. Now the kids are off school for their summer
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WED 5th & 6th August: 7.30pm 'The Merchant of Venice': Enjoy a Summer's
evening with an outdoor performance. Performing across Kent at stunning locations. Nurstead
Court, Nurstead Church Lane, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent DA13 9AD - 01474 337774 -
www.hazlittartscentre.co.uk THURS 6th-18th August 2009 9am-6pm
On Reflection, exhibition members of Locus Arts are joined by artists from across the country to
show an exhibition in 2D and 3D on the theme On Reflection. The Horsebridge Arts & Community
Centre, Horsebridge Rd, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AF - 01227-731461 - www.locusarts.co.uk
FRI 7th August: 7.30pm 'The Merchant of Venice'. Enjoy a Summer's
evening with an outdoor performance. Performing across Kent at stunning locations. The Friars, Aylesford Kent, ME20 7BX - 01622 758611—
www.hazlittartscentre.co.uk
SAT 1st August ' The summer Craft and Gift Fair. Over 25 stalls. The
Guildhall Sandwich CT13 9AH SAT 1st August 7.30pm
'The Merchant of Venice': Enjoy a Summer's evening with an outdoor performance. Belmont
Park, Throwley, nr. Faversham, Kent, ME13 0HH - 01622 758611 - www.hazlittartscentre.co.uk
SAT 1st August Knight School. Explore the different aspects of
being a Knight including displays of historic combat. Learn about the myths and realities of
armour. Workshops for adults and children. The Canterbury Tales. St. Margaret's St. Canterbury
SAT 1st August: 7.30pm The Horsebridge Hijack. A night of amazing and
exciting new music. Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road,
Whitstable, Kent - CT5 1AF - 01227 281174 - www.horsebridge-centre.org.uk
SUN 2nd August: 10.30am - 4.30pm Fort Amherst Open Day: Come and enjoy the rich history of this Napoleonic Fort with its beautiful surrounding parkland. Fort Amherst Dock Road
Chatham ME4 4UB - 01634 847747 - www.fortamherst.com
SUN 2nd August: 7.30pm 'The Merchant of Venice. Enjoy a Summer's
evening with an outdoor performance. Performing across Kent at stunning locations. Penshurst Place
& Gardens Penshurst, Kent TN11 8DG - 01622 758611 - www.hazlittartscentre.co.uk
MON 3rd - 31st August 2009 Weekdays only 1-2pm and 2.30-3.30pm Quexplorer August Adventures. Weekly activities around the discoveries, adventures and inventions of various
Victorians. Natural history and Thanet archaeology. Powell-Cotton Museum Quex House and Gardens Quex Park Birchington. CT7 0BH -
01843 842168 - www.quexmuseum.org.co.uk TUES 4th August: 11 am - 3 pm
Family Nature Day. Pond-dipping to find amazing creatures that live in the Singleton Environment Centre's pond. Singleton Environment Centre, Wesley School Road, Singleton, Ashford, Kent TN23 5LW - 01233 666519 - www.btcv.org/kent
An eye for design
72 Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3RS Tel: 01227 457555
www.fabricsincanterbury.com
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SAT 29th-31st August 10am-5pm Flower Festival. A festival to celebrate All Saints Church from Saxon times until today. All Saints'
Church Bark Hart Road Orpington Junction 4 M25 then A224 BR6 0QD - 01689 831667
SUN 30th August 10.30am-4.30pm Fort Amherst Open Day. Come and enjoy the rich history of this Napoleonic Fort with its beautiful
surrounding parkland. Amherst Dock Road Chatham ME4 4UB, 01634 847747 -
www.fortamherst.com SUN 30th August 1pm-5pm
Westwell Fun Fete Traditional village fete with coconut shy, BBQ, china smashing, craft stalls,
change of day this year to the Bank Holiday Westwell Village Green, opposite the wheel public house TN25 4LQ-01233 623531 http://
www.westwellpc.kentparishes.gov.uk/ SUN 30th August 1.30pm
“A Canterbury Tale” film location walk: Guided walk to locations in and around Chilham. approx 3 hours Meet at Chilham Railway Station, 01622
741198 - www.powell-pressburger.org SUN 30th August 2009: 8pm - 3am
Fort Amherst Paranormal Night. Our resident Medium Richard Ware will be taking guests
around the atmospheric tunnels of the fort and also visiting a secret area of our site where many
paranormal experiences have been recorded. During the evening there will be vigils to attempt to make contact with the many spirits that can be
found in the fort and the use of dowsing rods, séances among other activities. Tea, Coffee and
home-made soup will be available throughout the night. Fort Amherst Dock Road Chatham Kent
ME4 4UB - 01634 847747 - www.fortamherst.com SUN 30th august 11-4pm
Land Air and Sea Day. Come along to Buckland lake reserve and fishery to see a fantastic range
of amphibious vehicles, submarines, floating bikes and a flying car. Find out about their
fascinating inventors and watch demonstrations throughout the day. Buckland lake reserve and
fishery, Buckland road, Cliffe, Nr Rochester, Kent, 07799403
SUN 30th 31st August Cobtree country fayre. Kent Life Museum. Arena
display galore falconry, horse demonstration, terrier racing, and more
31st August 2009 11am to 11pm
Kentucky to Kent UK: Appalachian Music in the
Garden of England: Jam sessions with banjos,
fiddles and guitars, an open-air barn dance, a
celebration concert and High Weald Ridge band.
St Julian's Club, St Julian Road, Sevenoaks,
Kent TN15 0RX. 01732 458261 http://
www.stjulians.co.uk
MON 31st August: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Mediaeval Fete and Dog Show: A traditional fete
stocks, mediaeval maggot racing and a dog
show. Our storyteller, magician, and Punch and
Judy man will be entertaining children and
adults alike. Refreshments will be served in the
Castle Tea Rooms. Prizes to be won for the best
adult and child mediaeval costume, and for the
children’s races. Lynsted Court Meadow
Opposite the village duck pond ME9 0RL -
01795 521273 www.lynsted.com/fete550
www.bucklandlake.com
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FRI 7th August 7.30pm St Mary's Summer Proms. An evening of traditional jazz with local five-piece jazz band, The Alley Kats. The final concert is 21st August with The Thames
Gateway Quartet. St Mary the Virgin Church St Mary in the Romney Marsh, TN29 0BW -01797 362097
SAT 8th August Tanker ton slopes. Whitstable Regatta
For a very long time. Whitstable has celebrated its fishing tradition with a Regatta. Whitstable & Herne Bay Lions continue this tradition with two days of
fun on the Tankerton. Whitstable SAT 8th August: 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m
St. Laurence Fair. Traditional games and stalls, tower tours, church and churchyard tours, lottery,
cream teas plus much more! St. Laurence-in-Thanet Church, High Street St. Lawrence, Ramsgate CT11
0QT - 01843 592478 FRI 7th August to 9th August 6pm
Smarden Beer Festival. 9th Annual Beer Festival Over 20 real ales and cider, live music, good food
available The Chequers Garden, Smarden, Nr. Ashford, Kent 01233 770628
SAT 8th August The Friends Silver Jubilee Parachute Jump. For
further details please visit our website or phone the friends to request a information pack.
Maidstone, 01634 831163 - www.friendsofthewisdomhospice.org.uk
SAT 8th August 8am to 4pm Pads Army Charity Fishing Match. Pads Army is holding A Charity Fishing Match at Monk Lakes Staplehurst Kent on the A229 Hasting Road. All
Anglers to be at the lakes by 8am, Pegs drawn at 9am. Match 10am till 3pm. Monk Lakes, Staplehurst
Road Marden Kent on the A229 Hasting Road TN12 9BS - 0208 311 8178 or 01622 833332 - www.
monklakes.co.uk SAT 8th August 7.30pm
Julie Felix in Concert. Julie Felix, one of the all time greats of the 60’s folk music boom. The Granville
Theatre Victoria Parade Ramsgate Kent CT11 8DG - 01843 591750 - www.granvilletheatre.com SUN 9th August All Day
Woodchurch Morris Men Walking Tour of Broadstairs. www.woodchurch-pc.gov.uk.
Broadstairs, Kent - 01233 860861 SUN 9th August
Childrens history hunt Kent life museum will be bringing alive many characters from kents lively
history. Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone
SUN 9th August 2009 Exhibitors 8:30-10am - Public 10am-3pm
Faversham Charity Car Show and Boot Fair. Military vehicles, classic and sports cars also children's fun
fair and boot fair. In support of Help for Heroes, Abbey School Field, London Rd, Faversham, Kent
ME13 8RZ - 01795 590449/07802607410 SUN 9th August 10.30am - 4.30pm
Fort Amherst Open Day: Come and enjoy the rich history of this Napoleonic Fort with its beautiful surrounding parkland. Fort Amherst Dock Road
Chatham ME4 4UB - 01634 847747 - www.fortamherst.com
SUN 9th August 2pm - 5pm Church Open Afternoon: SS Peter and Paul Church,
Boughton under Blean will be open to visitors. Refreshments available. SS Peter and Paul Church South Street Boughton under Blean Nr Faversham
ME13 9N - 01227-750203 MON 10th to 14th August
Magic week in Faversham farming world. Nash Court Boughton, Faversham ME13 9HY
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The Thanington Hotel
140 Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RY
Telephone: 01227 453227 - Fax: 01227 453225
[email protected] ~ www.thanington-hotel.co.uk
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THURS 13th August: 10am - 5pm Friends Tea Shop. Wisdom Hospice charity tea shop now open. Restoration House, Crow Lane,
Rochester, Kent. ME1 1RF - 01634 831163 www.friendsofthewisdomhospice.org.uk
THURS 13th August from 7pm Equine fundraising event in aid of Breaking the
Strangles hold campaign. Live music, raffle, horse of the year show, riding lessons and more. The See
Ho Pear Tree Lane Shorne Kent, DA12 3JX - 07764757420 - www.strangles.org
SAT 15th August The medieval Physician, meet the physician and
hear his gruesome tales. Children can have a go at making cures for the plague. The Canterbury tales
St. Margaret's St. Canterbury SAT 15th & 16th August
Kent Life Museum. Anniversary of the south eastern shire horse association. Kent Life Museum, Lock
Lane, Sandling, Maidstone SAT 15th August 9am to 2.30pm
Otford and Sevenoaks book fair. Thousands of second-hand books for sale. Otford Village Memorial
Hall High St Otford Sevenoaks TN14 5PQ - 01892 618191 - www.pantilesbookshop.co.uk
SUN 16th August Plum Day at The National Fruit Collection
Visit the world famous National Fruit Collection at Brogdale Farm and taste and take home some of the
many heritage varieties of plums. Lots of fun entertainment for all at the Brogdale farm, Brogdale
Road, Faversham SUN 16th August: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Fort Amherst Open Day. Come and enjoy the rich history of this Napoleonic Fort with its beautiful surrounding parkland. Fort Amherst Dock Road
Chatham ME4 4UB - 01634 847747 - www.fortamherst.com
FRI 14th-16th August / 21st-23rd August
Join us this summer for an exclusive Rock and Pop
weekend with fantastic music acts and tribute
artists. The Hop Farm offers a weekend experience
of camping and festival fun with some of the best
tribute artists in Britain. The Hop Farm, Merton Lane.
THURS 20th August
Victorian & Later Effects Auction
Auction of Antiques & Modern Household Goods &
Furniture Kent auction galleries. Folkestone, Kent
MON 17th-21st August 9am-3pm
Summer Stage School: A week spent singing,
dancing and acting. Open to all-comers 8–14 yrs.
The Sinden Theatre Ashford Road Tenterden Kent
TN30 6LT - 01580 715831
MON 17th August 8pm
Flower Demonstration. Floral Art Club welcomes
new members to join and watch a different
demonstrator. Greenwood Village Hall High Street
Green Orpington BR6 - 01689857076
TUES 18th August 10 am-3 pm
Family “Fun with Crafts” Day. Design pencil cases
or draw-string bags, learn how to make felt & create
artwork. Singleton Environment Centre, Wesley
School Road, Singleton, Ashford, Kent TN23 5LW -
01233 666519 - www.btcv.org/kent
FRI 21st August 7.30pm
St Mary's Summer Proms. The final concert in the
Summer Proms series is a delightful evening of light
music classics. St Mary the Virgin Church St Mary in
the Romney Marsh Kent, TN29 0DE - 01797 362097
FRI 21st August 9pm
Just Floyd echoes of Pink Floyd. A five piece outfit
who pride themselves on capturing the sights,
sound and feel that is the magic of Pink Floyd. The
Frenchman, Christchurch Road, Folkestone CT20
2SX - 01303 259815 - www.justfloyd.co.uk -
www.myspace.com/justfloyd
SAT 22nd August 2009: 10am to 4pm
Card making demonstration with Paul Church from
Ideal World TV. Paul, seen regularly on Create and
Craft TV will be demonstrating various card making
techniques in Store. Pantiles Books & Papertole
14/16 The Pantiles Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TN -
01892 618191 - www.pantilespapertole.com
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SUN 23rd August: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Fort Amherst Open Day: Come and enjoy the rich
history of this Napoleonic Fort with its beautiful
surrounding parkland. Fort Amherst Dock Road
Chatham ME4 4UB - 01634 847747 -
www.fortamherst.com
SUN 23rd August. Lunchtime
Woodchurch Morris Men at The Swan at Witersham
Beer Festival. Woodchurch Morris Men will take
their regular stand at The Wittersham Beer Festival
The Swan at Wittersham - 01233 860861
SUN 23 August 2pm-5pm
Church Open Afternoon. SS Peter and Paul Church,
Boughton under Blean will be open to visitors.
Warm welcome. Refreshments available. Ss Peter
and Paul Church, South Street Boughton under Blean Nr Faversham Kent. ME13 9NB
MON 24th-28th August
Farming World Faversham. Country week, bee
keeping, skep making, spinning, weaving and more.
Farming World Faversham, Kent
TUES 25th-26th August
Family day at Dover Museum
Adults and children alike can use a wide variety of
materials to make and decorate a mobile with a
seaside theme. Dover Museum, Dover
THURS 27th August 10am-5pm
Friends Tea Shop. Wisdom Hospice charity tea shop
now open. Restoration House, Crow Lane,
Rochester, Kent. ME1 1RF Contact: 01634 831163 -
www.friendsofthewisdomhospice.org.uk
FRI 28th August 10.30am to 3.30pm Bouncy Fun Day. Brabourne Baptist Church
presents a fantastic day of fun for all the family. Wrist band for all children gives unlimited access all
day to activities and side shows. Come and enjoy adventure castles, giant slide, Sumo wrestling,
bungee run, puppet shows and lots more. Bring a picnic and stay all day! Free drinks. BBQ selling hot food. Ark play area for under fives. All children must
be accompanied by a responsible adult. Smeeth Playing Field. Church Road Smeeth Ashford Kent.
TN25 6SA - 01303 813743 or 01303 813257 FRI 28th, 29th & 30th August 7pm
Candlelit Garden Tours An informative tour at dusk enabling guests to take in the magical sights and scents of the gardens as the day draws to a close. Join us on the private terrace for a complimentary
glass of wine or soft drink before winding your way through the candlelit garden. Places are limited to 50 people. The Secret Gardens of Sandwich The
Salutation Knightrider Street Sandwich Kent, CT13 9EW - 01304 619 919 - www.the-secretgardens.co.uk
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KENT FESTIVALS 2009
Take a look at the 2009 Festivals in Kent.
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HERNE BAY FESTIVAL 2009 22nd to 30th August 2009
Herne Bay Festival is a multi arts community festival held every August, packed with free family friendly activities and entertainment. Chas & Dave will be headlining the festival.
www.hernebayfestival.co.uk
THE SANDWICH FESTIVAL 2009 24th to 31st August 2009
The Sandwich Festival is an annual event in the Historic Cinque Port of Sandwich. www.sandwichfestival.org.uk
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 5th to 6th September 2009
Relive the hop picking experience with a weekend of good old fashion entertainment, hoppers ball, street theatre, traditional music, sing and dance
CANTERBURY MULTI ARTS FESTIVAL 17th to 31st October 2009
Expect the usual combination of famous faces, world class international performers, community, family events and much more
TENTERTEN FOLK FESTIVAL 2nd to 4th October 2009 A friendly family folk festival
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HISTORY & HERITAGE PLACES TO VISIT
Canterbury has lots of history to offer, cobbled streets, the stunning Cathedral, roman ruins, beautiful buildings & more. Here are some of the
wonderful places you can visit in Canterbury, Whitstable & Herne Bay.
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CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL Canterbury's main historical attraction. A must
see, absolutely stunning The Precincts, Canterbury
(01227) 762862
NORMAN CASTLE Here you can see the remains of a Norman castle,
there is a seating area with splendid views. Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent
(01227) 378100
GREYFRIARS CHAPEL This is a 13th century building. The
oldest Franciscan building in Britain and the only remains of Greyfriars.
6a Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 462395
ST AUGUSTINES ABBEY Wonderful ruins to explore, A great
museum with an audio tour. Longport, Canterbury, Kent
(01227) 767345
WHITSTABLE CASTLE This Castle was originally a manor house,
it was purchased for the town in 1935 and in use by the Council until 1972.
Tower Hill, Whitstable, Kent
WHITSTABLE OYSTER YAWL This oyster yawl, was built in 1890.You can now visit the yawl in Island Wall close to where she
was built Island Wall, Whitstable, Kent
HERNE WINDMILL A windmill built in 1789 Owned by Kent
County Council, Mill Lane, Herne Bay Kent (01227) 722332
RECULVER TOWERS AND NORMAN FORT The twin towers of St Mary's Church are visible for miles. Reculver Lane, Reculver, Herne Bay
(01227 )740676
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THEATRES,CINEMAS & MUSEUMS
Kent offers a variety of theatres, cinemas & wonderful museums There is a mixture of items on display in the museums for
both adults and children to enjoy
MUSEUMS
WESTGATE TOWER MUSEUM Westgate, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 789576
Around for six centuries. This is Canterbury’s gateway to the centre of the city
CANTERBURY ROMAN MUSEUM 11a Butchery Lane, Canterbury (01227) 785575
Remains of a Roman house, mosaics, underground, real roman objects and remains.
MUSEUM OF CANTERBURY Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 475202
The museum has pre-Roman times to the present on view to the public
RUPERT BEAR MUSEUM Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 452747 Come to see Rupert and friends, lots of things
to do and see, a great day out HERNE BAY MUSEUM AND GALLERY
8 William Street, Herne Bay, (01227) 475214 The museum explains the history of Herne bay,
its piers fate and a varied art gallery WHITSTABLE MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
5 Oxford Street, Whitstable, (01227) 475214 Come to see Whitstable's coastal community
in this great museum.
THEATRES
Bromley Little Theatre, Bromley (03208) 3092003 Churchill Theatre, Bromley (02084) 606677
Gulbenkian Theatre Canterbury (01227) 769075 Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury (01227) 787787
Central Theatre, Chatham (01634) 338300 Kings Theatre Chatham (01634) 829468 Miskin Theatre Dartford (01322) 629469 The Orchard, Dartford (01322) 220000
Woodville, Halls Theatre Gravesend (01474) 337459 Hazlitt Theatre Maidstone (01622) 758611
Maidstone Leisure Centre Mote Hall (01622) 761111 Winter Gardens Margate (01843) 292795
Sevenoaks Playhouse Sevenoaks (01732) 450175 Assembly Theatre Tunbr.Wells (01892) 530613 Trinity Theatre Tunbridge Wells (01892) 678678
CINEMAS
Carlton Cinema - Westgate on Sea (01843) 832019 Cineworld Cinema - Ashford (0871) 2208000 Dreamland Cinema Margate (01843) 227822
Kavanagh Cinema - Herne Bay (01227) 362228 New Century Cinema Sittingbourne (01795) 426018
Odeon Cinema - Canterbury (0871) 2244007 Odeon Cinema - Beckenham (0871) 2244007
Odeon Cinema - Bromley (0871) 2244007 Odeon Cinema - Maidstone (0871) 2244007
Showcase Bluewater Greenhithe (0871) 7161844
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We have listed a complete rundown of Indoor and Outdoor entertainment which suits all ages.
We love to hear from our readers, if you visit one of these places, we would like to hear from you and will include your letter
in one of our future editions.
OUTDOORS CANTERBURY RIVER NAVIGATION COMPANY
Relaxing trips along the River. Wonderful scenery & chauffeured by experienced boatmen. Westgate Grove, Canterbury (07816 )760869
BLEAN WOODS The largest woods in Kent. Enjoy the bleans varied wild life, learn some of its history, Canterbury
CANTERBURY TOURIST GUIDES Official Canterbury Green Badge tourist guides, providing walking tours of the city in English and
several European languages. 12-13 Sun Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 459779
DANE JOHN GARDENS Recently judged one of the best parks in the country, Dane John Gardens has been awarded both the
Green Flag Award and the Green Heritage Site Award. Canterbury 01227) 862000
DRUIDSTONE PARK Enchanted woodland. Farmyard. Play areas. Honey Hill, Blean, Canterbury (01227) 765168
GHOST TOUR Meet on St Margaret's St. for a tour of the Old City. A mix of history, humour and haunting Canterbury
HOWLETTS WILD ANIMAL PARK A 90 acre wild adventure in beautiful parkland, the world's largest family group of
gorillas in captivity and the UK's largest group of African Elephants Bekesbourne Road, Bekesbourne, Canterbury(0844) 8424647
WESTGATE GARDENS A beautifully landscaped garden by the River Stour adjacent to Westgate Towers. The garden includes
a famous plane tree, thought to be 200 years old. Westgate Grove, Canterbury (01227) 862000
WILDWOOD Woodland Discovery Park is an ideal day out for all the family. Experience British wildlife.
Wildwood's mission is to educate all about our active and once native wildlife, Herne Common Herne Bay (0871) 7820081
WINGHAM WILDLIFE PARK Meet various animals including our American Alligator, cafe, kids play area, lemur enclosure and
experience the hands on talks about reptiles. Rusham Road, Wingham, Canterbury (01227) 720836
PORT LYMPNE WILDLIFE PARK A 350 wild animal park set in natural wild countryside, safari ride, historic mansion, Lympe, CT214PD
FOLKESTONE SKI CENTRE Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT195HX / (01303) 850222
CANTERBURY HISTORIC RIVER TOURS The perfect way to escape the busy city centre. Kings Bridge, St Peter's Street,
Canterbury (07790) 534744
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INDOORS PLANET LAZER
A great fun day out for all. www.laserarena.co.uk/ 41 St. George's Place, Canterbury (01227) 787377
CANTERBURY TALES Step into medieval Canterbury and accompany Geoffrey Chaucer and his colourful characters
on their magical pilgrimage from London to the shrine of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral, St. Margaret's Street, Canterbury (01227) 479227
KIDS KINGDOM Indoor play park. Full of fun for children all ages. Ashford road, Chartham, CT47HN / (01227) 732323
HERNE BAY HIPPODROME Children Indoor Play Area with snack bar and lots of refreshments. Open daily from 10am
Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 366299
LASER RUSH Great fun for all ages. Good for parties and all other social events. 45a Joseph Wilson Industrial
Estate, Millstrood Road, Whitstable (01227) 272700
SNAPPY’S ADVENTURE PLAYCENTRE Adventure Play, children's parties, family restaurant
45b Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate, Millstrood Road, Whitstable (01227) 282100
AMF BOWLING WHITSTABLE - Bowl Tower Parade CT52BJ / (0844) 8263037
ASHFORD,43/79 Station Road Kent TN231PP / (0844) 8263010 MAIDSTONE59/71 King Street Kent ME141DF / (0844) 8263023
IMAGINE Indoor play park. soft play area for babies, sports zone, restaurant Millbank Rd, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent TN233JD / (01233) 650789
KIDS SAFARI DOVER Unit 1 Whitfiesd court, White Cliffs Business Park, Dover CT16 EH
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INDOORS & OUTDOORS
WHITEFRIARS SHOPPING CENTRE A great shopping experience in the heart of Canterbury
FARMING WORLD FAVERSHAM Animals, kids play area, fun day out, Nash Court Boughton Faversham ME139HY / (01227) 751144
LEEDS CASTLE Acres of beautiful grounds offering varied events all year. Maidstone, ME171PL / (01622) 765400
HOP FARM Family fun day out, wax museum, indoor play area. The Hop Farm Family Park Paddock Wood,
Tonbridge Kent TN126PY/ (01622) 872068 KENT LIFE
Family fun,animals,play areas,open houses. Lock Lane,Sandling,Maidstone, ME143AU/(01622) 763936
RARE BREEDS CENTRE Lots of family fun, see and feed the animals, indoor play areas, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN263RJ
DIGGERLAND Great indoor & outdoor fun. Roman Way, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Strood, ME22NU
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MARKETS & CAR BOOT SALES
We have tried to cover as may markets and car boot sales as we can find, if you would like to see yours listed,
please contact us. www.whatsonkent.co.uk
MARKETS
ASHFORD CATTLE MARKET Orbital Park Ashford - 200 stalls - Saturdays
BOROUGH GREEN British rail car park - 200 stalls - Sundays
CANTERBURY City Centre - 60-120 stalls
Wednesdays & Fridays CANTERBURY
BOHEMIA ARTS & CRAFTS Guildhall Street & Palace St.
every 4th Sat & Sun of the month DARTFORD
Priory shopping centre, Instone Rd 251 stalls-Thurs.
DEAL High St. - 98 stalls - Saturdays
DOVER The Euro market - 70 stalls
Mon, Wed, Fri. GILLINGHAM
Town Centre - 53 stalls Mondays to Saturdays
GRAVESEND High St. Queen St.
100 Mon-Sat indoor - 150 Sat outdoor HERNE BAY
William Street - 140 stalls - Saturdays MAIDSTONE
Lockmeadow market, Barker Rd. 150stalls,Tues & Sat
NEXT TO MORRISONS WINCHEAP
Next to Morrison's - Sunday RAINHAM
Town Centre - 65 stalls - Thursdays RAMSGATE
Staffordshire St. car park & town centre Saturdays STROOD
High St. - 100stalls - Tues & Sat: general, Sun: bric brac
SWANLEY Town Centre High St. - 100stalls
Wednesdays TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Royal Victoria Shop Centre - 40 stalls Wed to Sat
WHITSTABLE Gorral Tank - 110 stalls - Thursdays
CAR BOOT SALES
ADDINGTON CAR BOOT SALE - 150 STALLS Meadow Crest Farm, London Rd - Saturdays
ASHFORD CAR BOOT SALE Orbital Park - Sundays
CRAYFORD CAR BOOT SALE Perry Street roundabout, Sidcup - Saturdays
GREENWAYS CAR BOOT SALE London Rd, West Malling - Sundays HEWITTS FARM CAR BOOT SALE
Court Rd, Orpington - Sundays ORPINGTON CAR BOOT SALE - 200 STALLS
Tripes Farm, Chelsfield Lane, Orpington - Sundays
SANDWICH CAR BOOT SALE - 180 STALLS Barville Farm, Sandwich Thursdays & Sundays
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MOTHER & TODDLER GROUPS COFFEE MORNINGS - CANTERBURY
This section is for all those mums, expectant mums, and dads with babies and toddlers who would like to get together with other
parents and children. We have tried to cover as many groups and coffee mornings as we can get our hands on. These events are great for meeting new mums & dads, especially if you have just moved to the area. They are full of useful information and more.
We love to hear from our readers, if you visit one of these groups, we would like to hear from you and will include your letter in one of
our future editions. Please email: [email protected], tel. (07982) 869692 www.whatsonkent.co.uk
ASH PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
Ash Village Hall, Queens Road, Ash, Canterbury, CT32BG / (01304) 813249 Mon 10-12pm
AYLESHAM PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
Neighbourhood Centre, Ackholt Road, Aylesham, Canterbury, Kent, CT33AJ / (01304) 840134
www.aylesham-np.org.uk/ Wed & Thurs 9.30 to 11..30am TERM TIME ONLY
BIG TUMS & LITTLE ONES
Riverside Children's Centre, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, CT27PH / (01227) 475550
www.riverside.childrencentre.org/ Thurs, 1-2.30pm UNDER 12 MONTHS. TERM TIME ONLY
BUMBLE BEES
St. Mary Bredin Church, 59 Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, KENT, CT13JN / (01227) 453777
www.smb.org.uk/events Mon 10-11.30pm TERM TIME ONLY
CHARTHAM PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
Chartham CP School, Shalmsford Street, Chartham, Canterbury, KENT, CT47QN / (01227)
731957 www.charthamprimary.org.uk/ Mon 10-12:30am TERM TIME ONLY
COFFEE & CAOS
Thanington Neighbourhood Resource Centre, Thanington Road, Canterbury, CT13XB / (01227)
767720 www.thaningtonnrc.co.uk/ Every Friday 10am-12pm TERM TIME ONLY
FAMILY FUNTIME
Riverside Centre, Kingsmead Rd,Canterbury CT27PH / (01227)
475550.www.riverside.childrencentre.org/
FAMILY MATTERS
Littlebourne Chapel, Nargate Street, Canterbury, CT31UH / (01227) 765215 Mon- 10am -
Playtime -Tues 10 am.Toddlers Club Wed-1.30 pm -Little Sonbeams Toddlers Thurs-10 am -
Music Box. TERM TIME ONLY
FIRST STEPS
Aylesham Neighbourhood Project, Veranda Block, Acholt Road, Aylesham, CT33AJ / (01304)
840134 www.aylesham-np.org.uk Every Monday morning from 10am-11.30
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JELLY TOTS PARENTS & TODDLER GROUP 32 Barton Road,Canterbury, CT11YQ (01227) 453682 Wed 10am-12pm,Mon 10-12 Barton Church Hall
KENT CLOTH NAPPY COFFEE MORNINGS (for parents who use cloth nappies) Riverside Children's Centre, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, CT27PH (01227) 475550
www.canterburkcnn.com First Monday of each month, except bank holidays 10.30am - 12pm
LITTLE HANDS CC DADDY COOL Little Hands Children's Centre, Hollowmede, Canterbury , Kent , CT13SD / (01227) 457087
www.riverside.childrencentre.org/ Tuesdays 10am - 11.30am
LITTLE HANDS CC FRIDAY FUN Little Hands Children's Centre, Hollowmede, Canterbury, Kent, CT13SD / (01227) 457087 1.30-3pm
every Friday. Suitable for children from 2 years TERM TIME ONLY
LITTLE HANDS CC PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Children's Centre, Hollowmede, Canterbury CT13SD (01227) 457087 Mon.9-10.30am during term time.
LITTLE HANDS CC SING & SIGN Children's Centre,Hollowmede,Canterbury,CT13SD (01227) 457087 easyurl.net/Little Hands Mondays
2 to 2:45pm Pre-booking required Adults with children 6+ months LITTLE HANDS CC UNDER ONE’S GROUPS
Little Hands CC, Hollowmede, Canterbury,CT13SD (01227) 457087 Thurs 1:30 to 3pm
LITTLE SEEDS PARENT & TODDLER GROUP TERM TIME ONLY Canterbury Baptist Church, St George's Place. Canterbury, CT11UT / (01227) 456204 Tues 9.30-11.30
LUNCH CLUB Veranda block Acholt Rd, Aylesham, CT33AJ (01304) 840134 Tues 9.30-11.30am TERM TIME ONLY
MONKTON MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP Monkton Recreation Ground, Monkton Road, Minster, Ramsgate, (07836) 244705 Wed 9.30-11.30pm
NOAHS ARK PARENT & TODDLER GROUP St Thomas's R.C. Church Hall, Burgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT12HJ / (01843) 850907
Thu 10am -12 Parent and toddler session Thu 1pm-2:15pm all join in music movement stories games
NORTHGATE EARLY YEARS PARENT 9.30 to 11.30 Thanington Neighbourhood Resource centre, Thanington road, Canterbury,(01227) 767720 Wed
NORTHGATE WARD COMMUNITY CENTRE Military Rd, Canterbury CT11YX /(01227) 785293 www.infonorthgate.org/
PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Rough Common, Canterbury Kent, CT2 Fridays 1.15pm to 2.45pm
QUERNS FAMILY GROUP Querns place, Canterbury CT11PY Mon & Tues 10 to 12pm (01227) 475550
THANK GOODNESS IT’S FRIDAY Howe Barracks Community Centre Canterbury, CT11JY / (01227) 475550 Friday 9.30am to 11.30pm
THURSDAY GROUP Northgate Ward Community Centre, Military Rd, Canterbury, (01227) 475550 Thurs 10 - 12.30pm
TOTS & TEA Thanington Neighbourhood centre, Ashford Rd,Canterbury,www.thaningtonnrc.co.uk/home.htm
WINGHAM MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP
Wingham Village Hall, School lane, Wingham, Canterbury,CT11BD / (01304) 813672
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The White Horse Inn
Quality Home Cooked Food Served
Monday - Friday 12-2.30pm / 6-9pm
Saturday 12-2.30pm / 6-9.30pm
Try our delicious Sunday Roast
Bookings &
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01227 832814
High Street Bridge
Canterbury CT4 5LA
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Suit hire and wedding
specialists
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Canterbury Kent (01227) 767797
Open Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm
Closed Wednesday and Sunday
14 Palace Street, Canterbury,
CT1 2DZ
Tel: 0800 373869
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flowers chocolates gifts
60 ~ 61 Palace Street,
Canterbury
CT1 2DY
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SCHOOLS & PLAYGROUPS CANTERBURY & SURROUNDING AREAS
Please see Canterbury & the surrounding areas choice of playgroups, primary schools and secondary schools. In this
section you can email us with any school events you would like to see listed. For further details regarding location, ofsted reports, etc
you may contact the schools direct, thank you
PLAYGROUPS / PRE-SCHOOL City view pre-school Beauherne (01227) 784694
Elham pre-school (01303) 840128 Highfield day nursery, Harbledown (01227) 464230
Little Friends day nursery,Canterbury(01227) 451310
Littlebourne ladybirds (01227) 722955 New House nursery, New house lane (01227)
765413 Petham pre-school playgroup (01227) 700021 See saw pre-school, Wingham (01227) 722741
Sturry pre-school (01227) 719577 The Firs Nursery, Chartham (01227) 731876
The Hersden’s under 5’s (01227) 713120 The squirrels pre-school (01227) 766537
Westbere playgroup (01227) 752378 Woodpeckers nursery, Bridge (01227) 831159
SECONDARY SCHOOLS St. Anselm’s Catholic School (01227) 862200 Chaucer Technology School (01227) 763636
Simon Langton Girl Grammar School (01227) 463711
Stafford House College (01227) 66540 Barton Court Grammar School
(01227) 464600 Simon Langton Grammar for boys
(01227) 463567 The Kings School, Canterbury (01227) 595501
Canterbury High School (01227) 463971 The Archbishop’s School (01227) 765805
St. Edmunds School (01227) 475600 Kent College, Canterbury (01227) 763231
Kent College International Centre ( 01227) 763231
Spires Academy (01227) 710392 Canterbury Steiner School Ltd (
01227) 738285 Herne Bay High School (01227) 361221
The Community College Whitstable 01227 272362
PRIMARY SCHOOLS Adisham CofE Primary School (01304) 840246
Aylesham Primary School (01304) 840392 Barham CofE Primary School (01227) 831312
Blean Primary School (01227) 471254 Bridge & Patrixbourne CofE Primary (01227) 830276
Cartwright & Kelsey CofE Primary (01304) 812539 Chartham Primary School (01227) 738225
Chislet CofE Primary School (01227) 860295 Goodnestone CofE Primary School (01304) 840329
Hersden Community Primary School (01227) 710414 Hoath Primary School (01227) 860249
Kingsmead Primary School (01227) 462360 Littlebourne CofE Primary School (01227) 721671
Parkside Community Primary School (01227) 464956 Petham Primary School (01227) 700260
Pilgrims Way Primary School (01227) 760084 Preston Primary School (01227) 722235
Stelling Minnis CofE Primary School (01227) 709218 St. Peter’s Methodist Primary School (01227) 464392 St. Thomas Catholic Primary School (01227) 462539
Sturry CofE Primary School (01227) 710477 Wickhambreaux CofE Primary (01227( 721300
Wincheap Primary School (01227) 464134 Wingham Primary School (01227) 720277
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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police Canterbury (01227) 868190
NHS Direct (0845) 4647 HOSPITALS
East Kent Hospital (01227) 766877 The Chaucer Hospital (01227) 455466
William Harvey A&E Ashford (01233) 633331 NHS Direct (0845) 4647
CHEMISTS/PHARMACIES Boots the chemist Whitefriars ((01227) 470944
Asda Pharmacy(01227) 781189 Morrison's Pharmacy St. Georges Place
(01227) 459770 Morrison's Pharmacy Wincheap (01227)
766679 Bridge Pharmacy (01227)831008
TAXIS Cabco (01227) 455455
Capital taxis (01227) 830000 BUS STATION
Stagecoach Canterbury (08456) 002299 Canterbury Park & Ride (01227) 862429
TRAIN STATION Canterbury East Station (08457) 484950 Canterbury West Station (08457) 484950
EUROTUNNEL Folkestone (08705) 353535
PORTS Dover (01304) 240400
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES Canterbury (01227) 378100 Whitstable (01227) 378100 Herne Bay (01227) 378100
CITY COUNCIL Canterbury (01227) 862000
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CLUBS & LEISURE
Take a look at the leisure centres Canterbury and the surrounding areas have to offer.
These centres are not just great for keeping fit but also for a fun day out with the kids.
If we have missed any off the list, please let us know and we will feature it in next months edition.
KINGSMEAD LEISURE CENTRE Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 769818
Offering a great range of activities for all ages, with 3 pools, including a beach pool.
WHITSTABLE SPORTS CENTRE Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent (01227) 274394
The Whitstable Sports Centre is open evening and weekends with sporting facilities & kids parties
HERONS SWIMMING POOL William Street, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 742102
Providing a varied swimming programme including sessions for serious, general swimmers & children. With a beach pool, fun equipment and a spiral flume.
Great for the children.
WHITSTABLE SWIMMING POOL Tower Parade, Whitstable, Kent (01227) 772442
Providing a varied swimming programme which includes sessions for all swimmers and children.
THE PIER SPORTS CENTRE Central Parade, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 366921
On Herne Bay seafront. Great gym, dance and sports facilities.
KENT COUNTY CRICKET CLUB The St Lawrence Ground, Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 456886
Home to Kent County Cricket Club for over 160 years, set in 12 acres of Kent country
WILDLIFE SAILING 8 Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 366712
Sea watch cruises, wind turbine / maunsell fort cruises, bird watch cruises, day charges, short sails.
TRANSITION KITEBOARDING Whitstable Windsurfing, Beach Walk, Whitstable, Kent (02083) 782138
Professional kite sports and kite surfing tuition for beginner to advanced riders & training
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THIS MONTHS “FAMILY DAY OUT”
Every month we will be giving you a more detailed description from one of the listed “Family Days Out” section.
We love to hear from our readers, if you have visited one of these parks we would like to hear from you and will include your letter in one of our future editions. Please email: [email protected]
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Today we are looking at
Farming World ~ Faversham
Farming World, set in the beautiful Kent countryside, is a wonderful, working farm park attraction and fun family day out filled with animals and activities.
At Farming World you will find hundreds of different species of animals, horses, pigs, cows, goats sheep, llamas, alpacas and more.
You can feed and feel the animals in at the park and see the baby ones.
There are lots of feathered residents including poultry, birds and fantastic birds of prey. You can come and enjoy flying displays most days.
There is an Outdoor Playground for the little ones including 2 large adventure playgrounds, special under 5’s play area, slides, swings, ladders
& sandpits all surrounded by the animals. And if the weather isn’t great, there is also a great Indoor Piglets Play Barn & soft play area with ball pools, mazes and climbing frames. This is a great feature as not many
places offer indoor play areas and with the British weather, you won’t get caught out whilst on the farm.
There are picnic areas or you can purchase food and refreshments in the park. The kids can have their face painted or create a souvenir.
All in all a fantastic day out for all the family. Please see their website for entrance fees and special events
www.farming-world.com Nash Court, Boughton, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9HY
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In every edition we will be looking at one of the coastal towns along the Kent coastline, this month we are focusing on;
Ramsgate Situated in the Isle of Thanet in East Kent, Ramsgate has a lot to offer as
one of the most popular English seaside towns. The beautiful harbour took over 100 years to build and provides shelter from the storms effects.
It has one of the largest marinas on the English south coast and has provided cross channel ferries for many years from Port Ramsgate.
Ramsgate’s main industries are fishing and tourism and its top attraction is the coastline which boasts a blue flag award.
It has a population of around 40,000. Parts of Ramsgate town are conservation areas with some fine architecture.
In Ramsgate you will find plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants.
The main sandy beach is approximately 250 metres long with promenade. Sitting in a cafe along the main promenade of Ramsgate, whilst the sun is
shining could almost make you feel like you are on holiday abroad.
Whilst on the sandy beach, you can hire deck chairs, sun loungers & wind shields. There is a bouncy castle in the summer and a great little coffee hut next to the beach which makes delicious freshly ground coffee. And
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