EDITOR’S Choice Buy tickets and board the
steam train from Sittingbourne Viaduct station and the journey to Kemsley Down (and the beer tent) takes around 15 minutes. (Note – there is no direct access at Kemsley Down) Full timetable downloadable
from the SKLR website. July 2 - 3
JULY July 2
Summer Festival Maidstone Town Centre Dancers, singers, baton twirlers and bands will pack the streets of the county town for this day-long extravaganza of celebrations. Events will take place in Jubilee Square and Brenchley Gardens, as well as other venues around the town throughout the afternoon.
Broadstairs Summer Fair Victoria Gardens and Promenade, Broadstairs Free family summer fair with children and adult games and rides, crazy golf, crafts, fun fair and more.
July 9
Leeds Castle Classical Concert Hosted by TV favourite Aled Jones and featuring an uplifting orchestral programme from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by John Rigby, this year’s concert features soloists Frances McCafferty and Anthony Flaum with special guests The Definitive Rat Pack, the P&O Ferries Choir and the Kentones, winners of this year’s Top Kent Choir.
July 2 - 3
Steam and Beer Weekend Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway A wide selection of real ales and ciders from across the UK will be available at this family-friendly event, with live music on Saturday and family fun on Sunday.
July 3 Family Dog Show Kent Life, Maidstone Bring along man's best friend to take part in this Family Fun Dog Show. Enter the classes for £1 and win a rosette for your canine friend. Peruse the doggy-related stalls or have a go on the agility course.
July 9
Medway River Festival Chatham Waterfront Yachts and sailing vessels of every kind will join together
for the Medway River Festival, with river displays and races running all day, along with food stalls, exhibitions and live music.
July 15 - 17 The Vicar’s Picnic The Lees, Yalding Kent’s biggest little music festival on the banks of the Medway in Yalding. Now in its fourth year, headline acts include Reef - fresh from supporting Coldplay at Wembley Stadium and the Isle of Wight Festival - John Power from
July 2 - 16 Faversham Open House
This is your annual opportunity to access 30+ properties of historical and architectural interest that aren’t normally on show to the public. Organised by the Faversham Society, the Open House scheme enables community-minded owners to open their properties for a few days each summer for everyone to enjoy. Admission to all properties over the three Saturdays (2, 9 and 16 July) is by handbook, which includes historical and architectural notes and details the varying opening/ closing times. The handbooks are on sale from the Visitor Information Centre,
Preston Street, Faversham, or can be ordered by phone on 01795 534542. Adults: £8.50 for handbook. Groups: £8.50 for first member (includes handbook) £5 for any additional member
Mid Kent Living 11
Cast with Jay Lewis, Skinny Lister, and Kent’s own Coco and the Butterfields. Overnight camping for die- hard festival fans and affordable fun for all the family. Weekend tickets are £45,
£30 for 13 to 17-year-olds and £10 for six to 12-year-olds.
www.vicarspicnic.co.uk
Hand-picked events and great days out around the county.
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