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The Garden: Where Flowers Listen, Clouds Dance, and Children Lead the Way

25th April - 5th July 2026

Playground Festival 26 invite you to explore the world of “The Garden” through the eyes of a child

Playground Festival 26 presents: Makers of Imaginary Worlds, Roma Patel and Rachel Clementine Specially designed for very young children we invite you to explore the world of “The Garden” through the eyes of a child. This beautiful interactive installation offers you and your child the opportunity to enter a magical world of wonder and discovery among plants, flowers, birds, insects and animals. This immersive installation is designed to spark curiosity and encourage playful exploration. Playground empowers young children and their families through engaging, transformative and high-quality creative activities. The Garden is part of a new early years international festival designed to bring together and celebrate the creativity of our young children and families alongside outstanding, engaging national and international work. Playground is a partnership between Kent County Council’s Culture and Creative Economy Service and Kent Libraries and achieved National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) status with Arts Council England in April 2023.

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FREE, Donations encouraged

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The Garden: Where Flowers Listen, Clouds Dance, and Children Lead the Way The Beaney House Of Art and Knowledge
CT1 2RA

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beaney@canterbury.gov.uk 01227 862162

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