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

Schedule

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge | Canterbury, EN

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An immersive installation designed for babies and preschool children under 5.
About this Event

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 for babies and under 5s.

All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Saturday 25 April 2026 to Sunday 5 July 2026

Special Exhibitions Room, First Floor, The Beaney

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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.

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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The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, 18 High Street, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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