Maidstone Borough Council 7
Have fun in Maidstone’s parks
There are lots of things to do in Maidstone’s parks and open spaces this year. Here is a sample of some of the events and attractions on offer:
Saturday, June 11 Maidstone Mencap Summer Fayre. 1pm - 5pm. Free
Sunday, June 12 Beginners’ Insect Identification Workshop. 10am - 12noon. Free
Saturday, June 18 Habitat Survey Training 10am - 1pm. Free
Saturday, June 25 Habitat Survey Training Time TBA. Free
Saturday, July 2 Teens Activities Day 12 noon - 4pm. Free
Wednesday, July 6 Habitat Survey Training 10am - 1pm. Free
Saturday and Sunday, July 9 & 10 Race for Life for Cancer Research UK. 10.30am
Monday, July 25 Bat Evening Walk. From 8.45pm. Free
Wednesday, July 27 Walking with Giants. 10am - 1pm. Free
Saturday, July 30 Dog Walk 10am - 1pm Free
Sunday, August 7 Beginners Reptile Identification Workshop 10am - 12 noon. Free
Mote Park image courtesy of Howard Marsh
Picnics and bat walks in Mote Park Free fun activities for children Maidstone council provides weekly sports, games, arts and crafts activities:
Tuesday, August 16 Bat Walk 8.30am - 10.30pm. Free
Wednesday, August 17. Habitat Survey Training. 10am - 1pm. Free.
Wednesday, August 24 Teddy Bears Picnic. 12 noon - 4pm. Free.
Tuesday, August 30 Bat Walk. 8.30am - 10.30pm. Free.
Wednesday, September 7 Wildlife Study Day. Contact for details. £25.
Batwalk. 7pm - 9.30pm. Free.
Saturday and Sunday, September 10 & 11 Maidstone Mela. 12 noon - 6pm. Free.
Wednesday, September 14 Bat Walk. From 7pm. Free.
Wednesday, September 21 Wild Food Foraging. 10.30am - 12.30pm. Free.
Saturday, November 26 Tree Dressing. 10.30 am- 12.30 pm. Free.
Visitor Information Centre has moved Maidstone’s Visitor Information Centre, which was previously based at the Town Hall, has a new home at Maidstone Museum. The centre has a temporary home in the Brenchley Gallery, near the cafe, before it makes its permanent residence in the new East Wing later in the year. The Information Centre at the museum will be open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 12pm to 4pm.
For more information about events in maidstone’s parks and open spaces contact Alan Frith on 01622 602119 or email
alanfrith@maidstone.gov.uk
Image courtesy of Jacob Niblett Brenchley bands
Every Sunday from June 19 to July 10 and Saturday, July 2 (Jazz Weekend).
Maidstone Wind Symphony (June 19),
Maidstone Youth Music Society (June 26),
Jazz Saturday BAE Systems Brass Band (July 2)
Kids Corner Band and Breeze from Netherlands (July 3)
Invicta Jazz Orchestra (July 10)
Skateboarding and BMX Competitions at Skates and Bruises, South Park, Maidstone.
Saturday, June 25, 12 - 6pm. Free.
And at Staplehurst Skate Park, Headcorn Road, Staplehurst. July 16. 11am-5pm. Free.
3p-4.30 pm. Free. Organised by Maidstone Area Arts Council, supported by Maidstone Council.
Also in Brenchley Gardens Jam in the Park music event for young people organised by New Line Learning students. Saturday, August 6. Free.
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Mangravet Recreation Ground, Mangravet Avenue, Maidstone - Tuesdays, 3.45 – 5.45pm
Park Wood Park, Longshaw Road, Park Wood, Maidstone - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 - 6pm Saturdays 12 - 4pm
Clare Park, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone Tuesdays 6.15 - 8.15pm from June 14
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