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Home > Festival > Children’s festival at Dover Castle in Kent

Children’s festival at Dover Castle in Kent

By Caroline King - April 2, 2012Posted in : Festival, Heritage

When: 6th – 9th April 2012, 10am – 5pm

Where: Dover Castle, Kent

£: Adults 16.50, concessions 14.90, children 9.90, family ticket 42.90 and English Heritage members free

What is it?

Have you ever wanted to know if you would have made it as a jester or a fearless knight?  Well now is your chance!  Travel back in time to discover the skills and tricks-of-the-trade from characters of the past.  Take part in children’s plays, learn circus skills and have a go at junior jousting!

Please note that places are available on a first come first served basis as places are limited.

The Castle is situated above the White Cliffs of Dover and has plenty of attractions and activities all year round.  There are the atmospheric Secret Wartime Tunnels, exhibitions and the Great Tower to explore.

More info: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Tagged With: Children's festival, Dover Castle, English Heritage, Family events, Kent events, South East

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