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Arts & Culture Day Out

Kings Wood, Challock Sculpture Trail
An attractive woodland walk with views, but recommended here for seeing works by well-known artists in a variety of media, designed to blend into the site. They include play sculptures by Andy Frost; a Coppice Cloud Chamber by Chris Drury; Score for a Hole in the Ground; a musical installation by Jem Finer; a chalk Hill Seat by Tim Norris; and an avenue of 180 yews, which will perfectly align with the summer solstice sunset.

Sissinghurst Castle Gardens
World-famous home of author and garden writer Vita Sackville-West. Although most often visited for the exceptional gardens which Vita herself designed, visitors can see Vita's library and the Tower where she wrote.

Graham Clarke Studio
An opportunity to view over 100 of this local artist's handcoloured limited edition etchings, watercolours, posters and cards, depicting English rural life and history, the Bible and the Englishman's view of Europe. The studio has regular Open Days and opens by appt also.

Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone
Theatre offering a wide variety of drama, dance, music, comedy and films.

Lullingstone Roman Villa, Eynesford
Worth visiting for its well-preserved mosaic floors and wall paintings alongside one of the earliest Roman Christian private chapels and a bath complex; all in a private villa.

The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells
A wealth of art galleries offering a mix of traditional and contemporary, prints and originals - includes renowned Fairfax Gallery. Jazz evenings and Sunday lunches are a regular fixture at The Grey Lady Music Lounge, plus summer concerts and plays on The Bandstand, and the Trinity Theatre and Assembly Hall Theatre are both nearby.

Finchcocks, Goudhurst
Piano/keyboard museum (over 100 period instruments) with regular afternoon recitals and evening concerts. Attractive formal gardens outside.