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June 2018
Miniature Steam and Electric Train Rides
WHATEVER THE WEATHER the miniature trains run. Come for a ride every Sunday from April to October, 2pm until 5pm, at the grounds of the Cascade Leisure Centre. 50p a ride - FUN FOR ALL! Park in the main car park and the trains are just by the driving range. For more information please visit the GMMES Facebook page.
Find out more »July 2018
The Millbrook Butterfly Experience
Be amazed by the tropical indoor garden and experience butterflies free flying around. The Millbrook Butterfly Experience is alive with an array of stunning butterflies and exotic scented plants from across the world. `get up close and discover amazing facts about the life cycle and behaviour of these fascinating creatures. Spot and identify many different species using a butterfly spotter sheet you will be given on arrival to the butterfly experience. Adults: £2 Children: £1 Throughout August , Monday to…
Find out more »Cobham Landscape Detectives
Cobham Landscape Detectives will be a three year discovery project covering the Cobham landscape, using LiDAR, geophysics,field walking, metal detecting, research, oral history, small scale trenching and test pitting.
Find out more »The Gravesend Food Walk
A flavour of Gravesend’s diverse communities and tastes through food and people. This guided tour with local historian Christoph Bull, will take you through Gravesend’s historic streets and market encountering traditional English fayre and world cuisine along the way. There will be opportunities to taste and purchase and for the finale we will all eat together on Gravesend Promenade. Registration: 10.45am Walk starts: 11am Meet: Town Pier, West Street, Gravesend DA11 0BG Walk ends: 1pm Town Pier Picnic on Gravesend…
Find out more »Follow The Thames Barge Race
Join us at Gravesend Town Pier and follow the racing fleet as they sail in friendly, but serious competition down the river to the outer mark before returning. Typical menu: Mid morning Coffee or Tea & biscuits Lunch: Chicken Breast with gammon, Celery & Tomato (v) Butternut squash with cheesy Leeks (by pre-order only) Hot new potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables Chocolate Brownie with Forest Fruits & cream Coffee or Tea Afternoon tea or coffee with homemade cake
Find out more »Nautical Printing
Make maritime themed prints on flags and bags with Jodie and Alison from Medway Fine Printmakers. Suitable for 3 years up with parental supervision.
Find out more »Mudlarking
Join Nicola from Tide Line Arts to go mudlarking next to the Arts Centre! Find hidden objects and complete a quiz on what you see and find. Wellies optional! Parent supervision required.
Find out more »Gravesend Famous and Obscure Guided Historical Walk
Gravesend Riverside-Famous & Obscure (guided historical walk) – if weather is fine Or: Our Thames from Dartford to Grain (illustrated talk) – if weather is wet Speaker and guide: Christoph Bull (Local Historian). Meet: 11.30am at St Andrews Arts Centre, Royal Pier Road, Gravesend Tour or talk will be free – no need to book, just turn up. Refreshments available for sale
Find out more »Milton Chantry & New Tavern Fort.
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough. Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites,…
Find out more »Riverside Junior School Family Festival
All welcome to the Riverview Junior School Family Festival. Main arena hosting various acts with guest appearance from Miss Vintage. There will be market stalls, refreshments, inflatables and raffle. Children Free entry Please support the school at this new event to help raise funds to purchase the School Minibus.
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Owletts
Family home of the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker
AONB Big Birthday Bash
Join the party to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Kent Downs AONB Unit. Events, activities, music, games, cake and much more!
Find out more »Sea Folk Sing
Sea Folk Sing is a new choir production. Come along and help us create content to be used in the music and performances. There will be 6 creative workshops exploring the themes of reconcilliation and World War One. Co-existence without fear. Folk songwriting. To book your free place email: seafolksing@ideas.co.uk or call 07713 865955
Find out more »Get To Know Your Town.
Join local historian Christoph Bull for a guided walk of Wellington-Edwin-Peacock streets. Meet at the corner of The Grove opposite the Clock Tower. £4 per person - pay on the day.
Find out more »Gravesend Borough Market Tour – Free taster session
A new FREE one-hour guided tour around Gravesend Borough Market. The Gravesham Accredited Tour Guides are running the tours taking in the market’s history, its restoration and Queen Victoria. The tour will take in some well-known landmarks such as the Town Pier and St George’s Church. Places are limited - book by emailing: info@visitgravesend.co.uk or call, 01474 337600 (Thursday to Sunday) The tours are funded through the GO Trade Interreg European project.
Find out more »Milton Chantry and New Tavern Fort.
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough. Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites,…
Find out more »Owletts
Owletts
Family home of the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker
Circular walk around Cobham Woods
Join Jenny Ellert for a circular walk around Cobham Woods.
Find out more »Sea Folk Sing
Sea Folk Sing is a new choir production. Come along and help us create content to be used in the music and performances. There will be 6 creative workshops exploring the themes of reconcilliation and World War One. Developing empathy - exploring 20th music. To book your free place email: seafolksing@ideas.co.uk or call 07713 865955
Find out more »Vigo Library – Summer Events
All welcome to Vigo Library for summer community events for families and children. This year’s theme is Mischief Makers, working in partnership with The Beano who are celebrating their 80th anniversary.
Find out more »Blithe Spirit
A celebrated novelist holds a séance at his house, calling up the ghost of his first wife who delights in taunting her husband and mocking his new marriage. Blithe Spirit is one of Coward’s most enduring comedies and is Changeling‘s second open air Coward following Hayfever in 2015
Find out more »August 2018
Summer Children’s art and Craft Activities
Join Eastgate for children’s art and craft activities for the summer. For children up to 11 years. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Find out more »Hand of Artists Project
Gig Along and support the Hands of Artists Project.
Find out more »Marling Cross Library
All welcome to Marling Cross Library for summer community events for families and children. This year’s theme is Mischief Makers, working in partnership with The Beano who are celebrating their 80th anniversary.
Find out more »Waterfront Weekend 2018
A fun day for all the family celebrating our waterfront heritage at St Andrew’s Gardens and Town Pier. Includes: Live music at The Three Daws, Vintage Motor Bikes & Cars, Historic Ships & Shanty Singers, Iron Pier Brewery Bar, Beer & Cider Festival at The Three Daws and much, much more. Free entry.
Find out more »Real Ale & Cider Festival with Live Music
All welcome to enjoy the ‘Real Ale and Cider Festival’ with live music and performances throughout the weekend. A wide selection of guest Ales and Ciders. Come aboard ‘The MT Kent’, one of the oldest and finest working tugs. In association with Waterfront Weekend FREE Entry
Find out more »Hive House Library – summer events
All welcome to Hive House Library for summer community events for families and children. This year’s theme is Mischief Makers, working in partnership with The Beano, who are celebrating their 80th anniversary.
Find out more »Guided Walk of Historical Gravesend
Join local historian, Christoph Bull for a guided walk of historical Gravesend - amazing people, events and stories of this Riverside treasure. Meet at 6pm at Sealey’s Estate Agents, 184 Parrock Street DA12 1EN Free but booking required for refreshments afterwards at Sealey’s. Please contact Catherine on 01474 878405 or email: catherine@sealeys.co.uk
Find out more »Milton Chantry & New Tavern Fort.
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough. Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites,…
Find out more »The Great Thames Disaster
Daisy Farris Dance Collective presents The Great Thames Disaster. A glorious day trip ends in tragedy. The story of The Great Thames Disaster unfolds through dance and physical theatre as the audience is taken on the final voyage of The SS Princess Alice.
Find out more »Some Gravesham Characters – River Folk & Land Lovers
Join local historian, Christoph Bull, in association with The Gravesend Waterfront Weekend, for a talk about local characters from years gone by. Tickets £9.50 per person, including hot and cold drinks and a ploughman's lunch (lunch provided by No 84 Tea Room & Eatery) To book your place please email info@visitgravesend.co.uk or call 01474 337600 (Thursday to Sunday).
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Owletts
Family home of the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker
Darnley Mausoleum
Visit the restored 18th century mausoleum, set in peaceful wood pasture. Discover this special site set within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Covering 190 acres, Cobham Wood is one of the few ancient wood pastures still retaining open grassland and mature trees.
Find out more »Riverview Park Library – Summer Events
All welcome to Riverview Park Library for summer community events for families and children. This year’s theme is Mischief Makers , working in partnership with The Beano who are celebrating their 80th anniversary.
Find out more »Sea Folk Sing
Sea Folk Sing is a new choir production. Come along and help us create content to be used in the music and performances. There will be 6 creative workshops exploring the themes of reconcilliation and World War One. Letting go of the seeds of conflict. Create a soundtrack. To book your free place email: seafolksing@ideas.co.uk or call 07713 865955
Find out more »Measure for Measure
Changeling Theatre’s Measure for Measure is a bawdy and witty Shakespeare comedy full of twists and turns, as sin meets virtue and good battles against evil.
Find out more »Summer Children’s Art and Craft Activities
Join Eastgate for children’s art and craft activities for the summer. For children up to 11 years. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Find out more »Higham Library – Summer Event
All welcome to Higham Library for summer community events for families and children. This year’s theme is Mischief Makers, working in partnership with The Beano who are celebrating their 80th anniversary.
Find out more »Cold War Bunker Tours
Gravesend's Cold War bunker is located within Woodlands park and was originally known as Civil Defence Region 6. The bunker was an underground command post, built in 1954, from which Gravesend's rescue and emergency services were to be co-ordinated in the event of a nuclear attack. Its 13 rooms contained power and ventilation plant, communications areas for the command staff and various dormitories. Refurbished and re-equipped to look as it was in the 1950s, the bunker gives the visitor the…
Find out more »“The Story of Millbrook Garden Centre”
Tammy Woodhouse will present her talk “The Story of Millbrook Garden Centre” at Chalk Parish Hall.
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