KITE FESTIVALS THIS SUMMER

17-18 June Beeston Castle Kite Weekend Learn to fly kites and see the experts in action. Plus kitemaking classes for kids. Adult entry £8.10, children £4.90. Chapel Lane, Beeston, Cheshire CW6 9TX. english-heritage.org.uk/visit/ whats-on/kite-festivalbeeston-17-06-2017/ 8-9 July Brighton Kite Festival One of the UK’s longest-running kite festivals. From 11am to 5pm. Free entry. Stanmer Park, Brighton. facebook.com/ events/1806167099638787/ 8-9 July Barmouth Kite Festival Kites of all types, colours and sizes, set against the backdrop of Cadair Idris. Free entry. On the beach opposite the Lifeboat Station, Barmouth. facebook.com/ events/1641449002842134/ 15-16 July Leominster and Hereford Kite Festival Billed as an informal fly-in – fly your own kite or watch the experts. Noon to 5pm. Standard NT admission charges apply. National Trust Berrington Hall, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. kitefestival.org.uk nationaltrust.org.uk/ berrington-hall 12-13 August Portsmouth International Kite Festival Hundreds of kite-fliers from around the world, with displays, kite traders, food, and children’s entertainment. Free entry, 10am to 5pm. Southsea Common. portsmouthkitefestival.org.uk 12-13 August Kite Festival at Old Sarum See the skies awash with colour this summer. Learn the art of kite flying, make your own kite and see live kite demonstrations from experts. Castle Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3SD info@infinitearts.co.uk 2-3 September St Anne’s International Kite festival Team kite flying to music, with giant inflatable kites, children’s funfair and donkey rides. The beach is Lytham St Annes, near Blackpool, Lancashire. stanneskitefestival.co.uk