Maison Dieu Stone Masonry Festival
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- Maison Dieu
Description
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Daytime, Something A Little Different and Theatre/Arts
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free
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all ages welcome
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Saturday 23rd May 2026 and 2 other dates
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10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May, 10am to 4pm
Monday 25 May, 10am to 2pm
Meet stone masons from the UK, France and the Netherlands as they carve fantastic creatures from blocks of Maison Dieu stone. Have a go at stone carving and stone rubbing. Learn about Kent’s incredible geology and exciting plans for the Cross-Channel Geopark. Add to our chalk graffiti wall and create colourful raku-fired gargoyles and grotesques. With live music and visits to other local sites including St Edmund’s Chapel and St Mary’s Church. The winners of the carve-off will be announced at 1pm on Mon 25 May.
Free drop-in event. No need to book. Suitable for all ages. Refreshments available.
Organised by the Maison Dieu and Cats Eye Carving in partnership with the Kent Downs National Landscape and Cross-Channel Geopark, English Heritage, Dover Museum, Future Foundry, Ceramic Art Dover, the Kent Mining Museum, St Mary's Church, St Edmund's Chapel and a host of local partners.
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Dates/Times
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| Saturday 23rd May 2026 |
| Sunday 24th May 2026 |
| Monday 25th May 2026 |
Location
Address
Dover Town Hall, Biggin Street, CT16 1DL
Venue
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