Things to do in Kent this weekend on February 1 and 2
We've finally landed in February after what has perhaps felt like the longest month of the year!
We've rounded up some of the best family-friendly events taking place this Saturday and Sunday for those keen to get out and about with the kids.
Room on the Broom, Tonbridge
Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2
Tall Stories' fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom flies into the EM Forster Theatre this weekend. Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in this production based on the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Tickets are £12.50 and the show lasts one hour with no interval. There are two performances on both Saturday and Sunday. Click here to book.
Orienteering, Betteshanger Park near Deal
Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2
Embark on a special adventure through the park on one of Betteshanger's four orienteering courses. Orienteering is a self-led activity and open to all ages, although prior knowledge of orienteering or map reading is an advantage. Orienteering can be done individually, in pairs, as a family and it also works brilliantly for a group activity. Special orienteering maps are available from Bike Hire.
Further details available here.
Billionaire Boy, Churchill Theatre, Bromley
Running until Sunday, February 2
Joe Spud is 12-years-old and the richest boy in the country! He has his own sports car, two crocodiles and £100,000 a week pocket money! But what Joe doesn’t have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school and start at the local comp. But things don’t go as planned for Joe and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries find what money can’t buy.
From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Awful Auntie comes this amazing new production of David Walliams’ best-selling story set to delights audiences of all ages. Tickets are still available for showings in Bromley this weekend. Click here to buy.
Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats, Boughton Monchelsea
Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2
Buttercups welcomes visitors every weekend during the winter months, unless forced to close because of bad weather. Families can visit the goats every Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 3pm at the site in Wierton Road. Visit is by donation, refreshments are available and goat food is also available to purchase. To learn more click here.
Chinese New Year Celebrations, Canterbury
Sunday, February 2
The East Kent Chinese Community Group will celebrate new year in Canterbury with music, dancing and food on Sunday, February 2.
The event, which start at midday at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, is open to all and will mark the Year of the Rat.
It will feature the spectacular Lion Dance, the colourful Yin Tao dancing group, a Chinese face changing act, the K-Pop dance group from the University of Kent and Chinese music, singing and food. Tickets cost £10 (£5 under 12s) or family £20 with group members receiving a 50% discount. Contact Mr Chan on 01227 454520 or Mr Pamnani on 07443917827.
