Family fun at the Brook Museum

Heritage Hops Festival

Saturday 10 June 2023 12pm – 4pm

Celebrate the history of hop-picking, processing and production in Kent and get a chance to visit our authentic 19th century Oast House, and enjoy a drink in our beautiful courtyard. Includes:

• Live music from Andy Mack and Dune Acoustic

• Tours of the Oast House

• Face painting and collagraph printing for kids

• Hot food and locally sourced beers, ciders, wines and more available for purchase

Entry £5 on the door. Children under 16 free.

Medieval Craft Fayre

Saturday 15 July 2023 10am – 3pm

Find out what life was like in the Middle Ages, meet craftspeople from Sandwich Medieval Centre and have a go at some medieval crafts!

Includes:

• Demonstration from the Blacksmith

• Workshops exploring Calligraphy

• Medieval art / prints

• Wheat weaving

Address: Brook Museum, The Street, Brook, Ashford, TN25 5PF

These initiatives form part of the Securing the Future of Brook Museum – Engaging New Audiences Project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. www.agriculturalmuseumbrook.org.uk/

Wines in the Vines

Saturday 22 July, Biddenden Vineyard, Ashford TN27 8DF

Head to Biddenden Vineyard this July to meet all seven of the Wine Garden of England producers. You will hear from each one about their story, their estates and of course taste their wines. You’ll also be served a plate of nibbles and get the chance to meet local cheese producers.

Tickets are £45 per person or £80 for a pair.

To book visit www.winegardenofengland.co.uk/events

Ashford Food and Drink Festival

Celebrate food and drink businesses in and around Ashford town centre this July with the Ashford Food and Drink Festival! Showcasing how deliciously wonderful and diverse our businesses are here in Ashford, this is a unique opportunity for the whole family to be immersed in a variety of culinary delights. From wine tasting to pizza making, cocktail shaking to special offers – there’s something for everyone to enjoy! For more details visit www.loveashford.com