European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 14, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse A lace n 0 l an d <5 join a Laid Back concert at the House. For a amps Richard mover Ley a Hole in the hedge offers a peek inside Sissinghurst. A where to stay both Maidstone and Sevenoaks Are situated hear m20 and have Good links with both the Channel ports and London. Those who wish to stay in villages could try Aylesford Bearsted East Farleigh or Hollingbourne near Maidstone or Kemsing Penshurst or Wrotham near Sevenoaks. The Maidstone tourist office is at the Gatehouse the old Palace gardens Mill Street Maidstone Kent me15 6ye, or Telephone 0622 673581. A to Call from outside the United kingdom dial the International Access code followed by the country code 44 and drop the first 0. Contact the Sevenoaks tourist office at Luckhurst Lane Sevenoaks Kent tn13 1lq, or Telephone 0732 450305. Ask for a copy of where to stay in the heart of things to see a Leeds Castle is open from March to october 11 . To 5 . A Sissinghurst april to october 1t6 30 . A Chartwell april to october noon-5 3q . A Knole House near Sevenoaks. A Large House dating from 1456 with a Deer Park. Open april to october. 11 . To 5 . A Scotney Castle Garden near Tunbridge Wells. A Quot splendid romantic Garden landscape surrounding a ruined 14th-Century Castle. Open april to mid november wednesday to Friday 11 am to 6 . All of the above Are owned by the National Trust and charge admission. Visitors May wish to consider becoming a member which allows free entry for a year and includes other Perks. Membership can be taken out at Many of the properties or via the National Trust membership department at . Box 39, Bromley Kent br1 1nh. In addition there is a the air warfare museum at Headcorn. Open sundays and Bank holidays from 10 30 . To 6 . Telephone 0622 890226. A a the museum of Keht life at Sandling. Open tuesday to sunday april to september. A Headcorn Vineyard at Headcorn. Open daily All year from 11 . To 6 30 . A Whitbread hop farm at paddock Wood. Advertised As the largest Complex of victorian Oast houses in the world. Open All year but closes earlier in Winter a Kentish lady cruises on the Medway at Bishops Way Maidstone. Telephone Maidstone 753740. A a moving on those who visit Central Kent As part of a tour of South England have a number of possible Onward destinations. These include the coastal towns including Hastings site of the 1066 invasion or London. To the West Are the attractions of Sussex such As Brighton and the Beautiful town of Arundel. A Little further afield Are the historic cities of Winchester and Richard movers Cybyk Richard mover Ley visitors to London sometimes find the number of Heaters and museums shops and Well known buildings bewildering and tiring. But imagine lying out on a warm summer s evening sipping a Glass of Cool Chablis and listening to the world s great classics played by a top orchestra. This is the special attraction of the Kenwood a concerts. Kenwood House on the Edge of the wonderfully wild Hampstead Heath is an 18th-Century country House that contains an impressive collection of paintings a the iveagh bequest Entrance is free. In summer its lawns Are filled with concert goers who come to hear the country s Best orchestras performing in the open air. In a Shell shaped auditorium rather like a miniature Hollywood bowl orchestras such As the Royal philharmonic the London Mozart players the English sinfonia and the London festival orchestra perform every saturday night through the summer. The band Shell is surrounded by Green Bushy Trees and Between the auditorium and the audience is a Small Lake. Rows of deck chairs Are set out for people to rent but much More fun and considerably cheaper is to take a Blanket and sprawl on the grass with the other listeners. Stalls sell various foods and there Are also bars but Many people take their own supplies a hampers of food coolers filled with whte wine and Champagne and even candelabra. The party atmosphere is contagious and although the sound Quality May be disappointing for purists the sense of occasion Means that these events offer an exciting night out even for those who Are not usually fans of such music a perfect Chance to introduce the kids to classical music. A. A anyway these Are not highbrow concerts but programs of popular classics. And each year a number of special concerts take for first time visitors or those who think they know London a visit to the Kenwood concerts is a different and memorable occasion. V a the nearest tube station is Hampstead. From Here the concert bowl is about one mile. You can walk across the Park if your navigation skills Are Good. A Kenwood concerts take place every saturday in summer and begin at 8 . The concert series began june 11 and runs until sept. 3. A Early arrival is recommended so you can find a Good place and set. Out your picnic. A tickets Cost about 10-12 pounds about $16-519 in the deck chairs or 8 pounds on the grass although the opera tickets Are somewhat More expensive. A concerts take place regardless of the weather and no refunds Are Given so take a Light jacket and consider an umbrella. A Kenwood House is open daily from 10 . Until 6 pm a Richard mover Ley concert goers soak up the atmosphere and music at a 1992 concert at Kenwood. For a amps Richard mover Ley july 14, 1994 stripes Magazine 5
