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WHOOP Heritage Festival celebrates local history & brings together inspiring stories, people & places across Hoo Peninsula. Produced by @lightvessel21

WHOOP WHOOP! Two weeks ago we had just finished in WHOOP WHOOP! Two weeks ago we had just finished installing the inaugural WHOOP Heritage Festival at the Slough Fort and looking forward to the event weekend.

Today we're reminded of the wonderful time we had with a short film featuring some of the highlights and capturing the joyful atmosphere. 

We hope that you enjoy this little glimpse into the festival!

Full version available to view on our website whoop.org.uk.

#whoopheritagefestival 
#whosehoo 
#hoopeninsula
WHOOP!! What a wonderful inaugural festival weeken WHOOP!! What a wonderful inaugural festival weekend! A huge thank you to all the fantastic artists, performers, workshop facilitators, assistants, supporters and volunteers for putting on such a memorable event, and the amazing audience and participants for joining us in great numbers and all the positive feedback we’ve received. Special thanks to @SloughFortPreservationTrust for being a perfect host venue!

Save the date for next year’s WHOOP Heritage Festival 16-17 May 2026 & watch this space for information about our ongoing community satellite activities in the run up to the festival & opportunities to get involved!
🎉 Whoop is today! 🎉 The wait is over — the Hoo Pen 🎉 Whoop is today! 🎉
The wait is over — the Hoo Peninsula is buzzing with creativity as Whoop Heritage Festival kicks off!

📍 Slough Fort, ME3 9QF
📅 Saturday 17th May - TODAY!
⏰ 10am–4pm
💥 Totally free and for all ages!

Get ready for a day of glowing kelp forests, sailor’s knots, fresh juice, dance, games, shadow puppets, live music, wildflowers, workshops and full-on festival magic.
The artists are here. The sun is out (we hope). The fort is ready.
Bring your energy, your curiosity — and a big whoop of joy!

Don’t forget to tag us in your pics — we’d love to see your Whoop moments! 📸✨

#WhoopFestival #HooPeninsula #SloughFort #KentFestivals #ArtOutside #FamilyFun #LetsWhoop
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📍 Slough Fort, ME3 9QF
🅿️ Free parking on site
🎟️ Free entry – just turn up!
🚌 Bus route 191 stops nearby
🥪 Bring a picnic and make a day of it!

See you there for a celebration of art, nature, and community on the Hoo Peninsula! #whoopheritagefestival
Can you believe Whoop is tomorrow?! 🎉 Some of our Can you believe Whoop is tomorrow?! 🎉

Some of our amazing artists are already on site, setting up for an unforgettable day of art, nature, music, performance, food and fun on the Hoo Peninsula.

📍Slough Fort, ME3 9QF
📅 TOMORROW!!!
⏰ 10am–4pm
💥 Free and for all ages!

Come and make shadow puppets, listen to songs about barges, consult on a new video game, tie some sailor’s knots, sip fresh juice, and wander through glowing kelp forests… We’ll be bringing the whoop and the wow ✨

#whoopheritagefestival #hooarts #medwaymagic #artoutdoors #whatsongrass #whoopthereitis
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