Charlton Park is well known in Canterbury for hosting a variety of events including Open Air Theatre, Musical Concerts and various Charity Events. The pictures below are of the Black Ram Theatre Group performing Shakespeare’s Love's Labours’ Lost, and the Illyria Theatre Company performing 12th Night .
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT CHARLTON PARK, CANTERBURY- 2012 Schedule
Unless otherwise stated, please contact Charlton Park for Event Bookings and Information.
Call 01227 831 355 or click HERE for our Contact Form
Call 01227 831 355 or click HERE for our Contact Form
Sunday March 18th 2.30–4.30pm: Open House & Grounds at Charlton Park
Enjoy a walk in the grounds followed by delicious Kentish tea in the Ballroom
Admission £7.50 to include Afternoon Tea
Young talent 18yr old Sophie is one to watch for the future. Sophie was a finalist of the 2010 BBC Young Musician of the Year and was winner of the Junior Guildhall Lutine prize in June 2010. The programme for the evening will include works by Schubert, Debussy and Chopin, plus Bach’s ‘Prelude and Fugue’ and Beethoven’s ‘Sonata No. 18 in Eb major’, ‘Opus 31 No. 3’ will also be part of the concert.Bar & Refreshments available. Tickets £15, Children £8
This event is part of the Canterbury Arts Council Showcase, a month-long celebration of local grass roots arts events. For further information on the showcase, the work of the council and how you can become a member, please visit www.canterburyartscouncil.org.uk : Canterbury Arts Council: supporting grass roots arts since 1967.''
Sunday 29th April, 2pm: Children's Show 3-8 years
Herlock Bones & the Case of the Missing Eggs: Whizz Bang Pop Theatre
A fast, fun filled, sing-along detective tale. Join Hattie Hen & Honey Bunny as they try to uncover the case of the missing eggs. Who is the fiend behind the terrible deed? Can Herlock Bones solve the case of the missing eggs? Come along and join in the fun in this fizzing farmyard show.
Tickets £6.50 Flat rate
Sunday 13th May, 7:30pm: Primavera Chamber Ensemble
Playing SCHUBERT - MOERAN - MOZART - BEETHOVEN
Tickets at £23 include wine & soft drinks in the interval - available by post with cheques made payable to PRIMAVERA TRUST. Please enclose an SAE
PRIMAVERA TRUST: Bumbles, The Lees, Boughton Aluph, Kent TN25 4HX
Phone & Fax: 01233 622971, E-mail: macatbumbles@aol.com
Friday 1st June 7pm: Canterbury Round Table Jubilee Ball:
The 2012 Charity Ball will celebrate everything good about Canterbury in the Diamond Jubilee and Olympic year. A fantastic night of entertainment, dining and dancing with great prizes at Charlton Park.
Proceeds are donated to Round Table’s local charity ‘Riding for the Disabled Association.
Tickets £60 per person. For bookings please call Michael on 07776 192 174
June 23rd (AM): Yoga Workshop: Shoulders/Hips. 9.30am–12.30pm
£22.50 inc. refreshments (bring a light lunch if also booked for PM session)
As spaces are limited booking is essential and will be reserved only upon payment
Hips and shoulders stiff? Weak arms? Unstable shoulders? We’ll work on exercises to strengthen and bring flexibility to both areas. Arrive early for prompt 9:30 start.
Contact Nikki on 07759 600 705 if you require further details.
email nikki@yogaewok.com to be added to the mailing list
June 23rd (PM): Yoga Workshop – Relaxation. 2–5pm. £22.50 inc. refreshments
As spaces are limited booking is essential and will be reserved only upon payment
A chance to practice a sequence of postures aimed at relaxing the body and quietening the mind. Concluding with a long, guided relaxation (so please bring a warm blanket) followed by Refreshments.
Contact Nikki on 07759 600 705 if you require further details.
email nikki@yogaewok.com to be added to the mailing list
Wednesday 27th June, 7pm: Open Air Shakespeare
As You Like It: Hazlitt Arts Centre & Changeling
Tickets £12 Adults, £7 Children/Students, £32 Family (2+2)
**10% discount for bookings received by 31st May 2012**
Tuesday, 3rd July 7pm: Open Air Shakespeare
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Castle Theatre Durham
Tickets £12 Adults, £7 Children/Students, £32 Family (2+2)
**10% discount for bookings received by 31st May 2012**
Sunday 23rd September 4pm: Alda Dizdari – Violin Recital 'In the Footsteps of Bach'
Concert in aid of Canterbury Festival
Acclaimed violinist Alda Dizdari, accompanied by pianist Tom Blach will be performing in the Ballroom at Charlton Park. The repertoire will include some of the best loved works from the classical and romantic period such as Mozart, Brahms and Franck.
Tickets £15 to include champagne. For bookings call Canterbury Festival office on 01227 452 853
email: laurie@canterburyfestival.co.uk . Cheques made payable to: Canterbury Festival Foundation. Proceeds to Canterbury Festival Foundation
Saturday 24th November (PM): Yoga Workshop – Relaxation. 2–5pm. £22.50 inc. refreshments
As spaces are limited booking is essential and will be reserved only upon payment
A chance to practice a sequence of postures aimed at relaxing the body and quietening the mind. A perfect pre-Christmas treat to yourself. Concluding with a long guided relaxation (so please bring a warm blanket) followed by Refreshments.
Contact Nikki on 07759 600 705 if you require further details.
email nikki@yogaewok.com to be added to the mailing list
Charlton Park Christmas Fair
Friday 16th November 2pm – 8pm
Saturday 17th November 10am – 4pm
Come and visit the tempting array of Christmas stalls selling a wide range of high quality gifts,
produce and merchandise and enjoy the elegant festive surroundings of Charlton Place.
Entrance £2.50 per person (under 16’s FREE) Christmas Cafe available. Ample parking
Stallholders please call 01227 831355 for details