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Events: Summer 2002 Events in Kensington Gardens
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Kensington Gardens is the setting for Kensington
Palace where Queen Victoria spent much of her childhood and where
Diana, Princess of Wales lived.
The park offers tree-lined avenues, extensive informal
flowerbeds, the Peter Pan statue and the Elfin Oak as well as The
Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground and a seven mile memorial
walk (which also goes through Hyde, Green and St James's Parks).
The Serpentine Gallery, independently run, specialises
in showing work by contemporary British and international artists.
June 2002
July 2002
August 2002
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summer events in Hyde Park go to MyPaddington
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June 2002
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Classic Moments (in association with The
Royal Academy of Music)
venue: Bandstand
23 June - 3.00-4.30pm
VENTUS AURA WIND QUARTET
30 June - 3.00-4.30pm
BRASS 10
Everyday 2 & 3pm
ALBERT MEMORIAL TOURS (by Tour Guides International)
A great opportunity to explore this fascinating monument close
up.
Adults £3.50, concs £3
tel: 020 7495 0916
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Children's
Entertainment
venue: Princess of Wales Memorial Playground
22-26 July - 11am, 1pm & 3pm (performances last 45 minutes)
BEANO - Magic Show, balloon modelling, songs and games
29 July-2 August - 11am, 1pm & 3pm (performances
last 45 minutes)
CHARLIE - Hilarious all rounder, appealing to kids and adults alike
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Classic Moments (in association with the
Trinity College of Music)
venue: Bandstand
7 July - 3.00-4.30pm
BOSWELLS BRASS
14 July - 3.00-4.30pm
BOSWELLS BRASS
21 July - 3.00-4.30pm
PADDINGTON BRASS
28 July - 3.00-4.30pm
PADDINGTON BRASS
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Summer Walk
20 July
Find out about the history and development of Kensington Gardens and
how it is managed today. The walk will be conducted by The Royal Parks
staff and lasts approx. two and a half hours.
Advance booking required (no block bookings). Free
Not suitable for children under 12
tel: 020 7298 2100
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Children's Entertainment
venue: Princess of Wales Memorial Playground
29 July-2 August - 11am, 1pm & 3pm (performances
last 45 minutes)
CHARLIE - Hilarious all rounder, appealing to kids and adults alike
5-9 August - 11am, 1pm & 3pm (performances last
45 minutes)
FIZZIE LIZZIE - Storytelling, singing and games, face painting,
slapstick and magic
12-16 August - 11am, 1pm & 3pm (performances last
45 minutes)
PIZZAZ - Parachute games, balloon modelling, circus antics &
face painting
19-23 August - 11am, 1pm & 3pm (performances
last 45 minutes)
MARK ABBOTT- Interactive comedy juggler
26-30 August - 11am, 1pm & 3pm (performances last
45 minutes)
RHUBARB - Mime, magic and comedy from a master entertainer
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Bandstand
7 & 14 September - 2-4pm
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING (arranged by the Royal Scottish County
Dance Society)
For beginners and more experienced dancers, there will be short
displays on the bandstand followed by the opportunity to join in.
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