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There are many events and activities taking place across the AONB providing all sorts of opportunities to get out into the Downs. There is a programme of farm walks organised by the Kent Downs AONB Unit, along with many other guided walks, volunteer activities and open days organised by Countryside Management Projects and other organisations in the AONB.
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Music and Merriment |
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Location: Shorne Wood Country Park
Event Category: Musical Event
Description: Relax with your family listening to live music played by local bands. Eco-kitchen open for sale of pizza and BBQ food. Licensed drinks on sale.Adult £6 Child £3. Booking required.
Website: www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent |
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Archaeology in the Park |
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Location: Shorne Wood Country Park
Event Category: Guided Walks
Description: Join our Community Archaeologist in a guided walk around the heritage features of the park and artefact handling. This walk is at least 2 kms and hilly in parts, not suitable for pushchairs. Booking required.
Website: www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent |
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30 Years of the North Downs Way |
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Location: Withersdane Hall, Wye, Nr Ashford, Kent TN25 5DA
Event Category: Family Event
Description: What’s the best way to celebrate your 30th birthday? What about a big outdoor party, plenty of guests, a giant birthday cake and having a great time attempting to break some World Records. That’s just how the North Downs Way National Trail will be celebrating its 30th birthday, and everyone is invited to join in the fun, and help to achieve a place in the record books.
The popular long distance walking, cycling and riding route has been enjoyed by thousands of visitors over the last three decades. And it is hoped that many of these people will return as guests for the official birthday celebrations at Withersdane Hall, near Wye, on Saturday 13 September.
Join the celebrations - The day will be packed full of fun family activities including 2 attempts to break a World Record - one for simultaneous cartwheels and one for the number of snails placed on a human face.
Guests can also enjoy:
a guided walk using sections of the North Downs Way (places are limited)
face painting
a slice of a giant birthday cake
the chance to try Nordic Walking
To take part in the cartwheel world record attempt, to book a place on a guided walk or to register for the event and qualify for a free gift please visit www.ndwcelebration.org.uk
Guided Walks start from 9.00am
Party starts at 12.30pm
Free entry - all donations to Macmillan Cancer Support
Website: www.ndwcelebration.org.uk |
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Fungi Walk |
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Location: Shorne Wood Country Park
Event Category: Nature
Description: Join local mycologist Bryan Bullen on our annual foray around the Country Park. Meet at Castle Hill car park (directions will be sent with the tickets). £6.50 per person. Booking required.
Website: www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent |
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Fungi Foray |
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Location: Lullingstone Country Park
Event Category: Nature
Description: Join local mycologist Bryan Bullen on our annual foray around the Country Park. Meet at Castle Hill Car Park. Booking required. £6.50 per person.
Website: www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent |
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An Evening with Tom Hart Dyke |
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Location: Lullingstone Country Park
Event Category: Talks
Description: Tom Hart Dyke will regale you with his stories about his world travel adventures and the trials and tribulations of setting up his World Garden. (Includes buffet dinner). Adults £20. Booking required.
Website: www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent |
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Shorne Conker Championship |
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Location: Shorne Wood Country Park
Event Category: Family Event
Description: Our 10th annual championship, conkers and string provided. Arrive early to register. £2 per person.
Website: www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent |
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The Shorne Scream |
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Location: Shorne Wood Country Park
Event Category: Family Event
Description: Self led spooky trail after dark in the woods (not recommended for under 6's). Fancy dress welcome. Refreshments available. £5 per person.Booking required.
Website: www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent |
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Fungi Foray |
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Location: Trosley Country Park
Event Category: Nature
Description: Join Bryan Bullen for a gentle paced walk learning about the varied fungi. £6.50 per person.Booking required.
Website: www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent |
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Brooms for Spooks |
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Location: Brockhill Country Park
Event Category: Family Event
Description: Make a traditional birch broom ready to use at your Halloween Party or as a decoration. £6 per broom.
Website: www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent |
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