Get active with hula hoops, sack races and more on the meadow this summer at Emmetts Garden. Challenge family and friends to a game of cricket..... more >

Emmetts Garden - National Trust Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 6BA

Today to Sun 1 Sep

A Summer of Selby Spies

Get messy in the natural play area, peer into the ponds and explore acres of open space and woodland. With nearly 700 years of history to discover,..... more >

Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0NT

Today to Thu 1 Aug

The Orangery - Open Garden for NGS

1½ acre gardens around C18 orangery, now a house (not open). Magnificent extensive herbaceous border and impressive ancient wisteria... more >

The Orangery, Canterbury CT4 7DB

Today and Sun 28 Jul

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Kent

Earth Photo 2024 at Bedgebury National Pinetum

This free exhibition will display a selection of the 2024 shortlisted entries, allowing visitors to view the stunning images in the beautiful... more >

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent TN17 2SJ

Today to Mon 16 Sep

1927 - Please right back

Combining handcrafted animation and bold storytelling, Please right back sweeps audiences into a magical, mischievous world, inspired by a true... more >

Gulbenkian Arts Centre CT2 7NB

Today

'Big Top, Big Fun' Summer of Play

Step into the ring this summer with Big Top-themed games and activities at Scotney Castle. Test your stilt-walking skills, try your hand at..... more >

Scotney Castle National Trust, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8JN

Today to Sun 1 Sep

The Adventures of Jock: Children's Trail

Where else can you scale a two-storey treehouse, rope-climb out of a real bomb crater, swing to the sky and hide out in a wartime Canadian camp?... more >

Chartwell - National Trust Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent TN16 1PS

Today to Sun 1 Sep

Burt Bacharach The Very Best of Burt Bacharach

Back to Bacharach celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach, one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century, who together... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Today

Summer of Play at Knole

There’s family fun in the parkland all summer at Knole with cricket, boules and croquet. Meet mini-beasts and beautiful birds with a parkland..... more >

Knole - National Trust, Sevenoaks, Kent, (Sat Nav TN13 1HX) TN15 0RP

Today to Sun 1 Sep

Topgallant - Open Garden for NGS

A hillside gardens terraced and developed to cope with the prevailing winds and the slope. Topgallant is a secluded Sculptors' garden, with..... more >

Topgallant, Hythe CT21 5UF

Today and Sun 28 Jul

Sevenoaks Model Railway Show

A fun day out for all the family and model railway enthusiasts alike. More than 17 fantastic scenic model railway layouts plus trade stands offering ..... more >

Sevenoaks Primary School, Bradbourne Park Road, Sevenoaks TN13 3LB

Sun 28 Jul

Farmboys country bootsales

Farmboys country bootsale events. weekly on Sundays and bank holiday mondays. very busy established sale , large site big car parks, toilets,..... more >

New barn road Southfleet DA13 9PA

Sun 28 Jul

Sweetbriar - Open Garden for NGS

Exotic jungle garden of Steve Edney and Louise Dowle, RHS gold medal winners. Average sized back garden transformed into an exotic jungle paradise..... more >

Sweetbriar, nr Sandwich CT3 2AX

Sun 28 Jul, Sun 18 Aug, Sun 15 Sep

County Square Olympic Torch Competition

Join us here at County Square for our Olympic Torch Competition! ? Find all six Olympic Torches in our stores for the chance to WIN a £50 gift..... more >

108 Elwick Rd, Ashford TN23 1YB

Mon 29 Jul to Sun 1 Sep

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest

Forestry England have teamed up with the Ramblers to provide Wellbeing Walks at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest – the perfect way to get out to... more >

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent TN17 2SJ

Wed 31 Jul, Wed 7 Aug, and more dates until Wed 25 Sep

A guided walk around Old Hythe

A guided walk around Old Hythe, taking in the Town Hall, historic High Street, Royal Military Canal, St Leonard's Church, Ossuary and lots more >

Town Hall, High Street,Hythe CT21 5AJ

Thu 1 Aug

Wicked Little Letters (15) - Screen @ The Avenue

When people in Littlehampton - including conservative local Edith - begin to receive letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose... more >

Avenue Theatre Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne ME10 4DN

Fri 2 Aug

Ramsgate blitz walks (summer of 40 group)

A walk to hear about those Ramsgate people who lived through the dark days of world war 2.. Hear the stories. Visit the places... more >

9 Guildford lawn CT11 9AY

Fri 2 Aug, Sun 4 Aug, and more dates until Fri 30 Aug

Hoppickers East - Open Garden for NGS

A new garden, started in autumn 2020 on the edge of a field. No dig principles. Emphasis on plants for pollinators and other insects... more >

Hoppickers East, Faversham ME13 9QZ

Fri 2 Aug, Sat 3 Aug, Fri 16 Aug

The Taylor Swift Show

The ultimate Taylor Swift tribute, as seen on the BBC and ITV. This fun energetic show will get you ‘Shaking it off’ to the music of the pop..... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Fri 2 Aug

Eureka - Open Garden for NGS

Approx 1 acre garden with a blaze of colourful displays in perennial borders and the eight cartwheel centre beds... more >

Eureka, Westerham Hill TN16 2HR

Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug

Free Gardening Workshops: Ashford

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Eureka Leisure Park, Rutherford Rd, Ashford TN25 4BN

Sat 3 Aug, Wed 7 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, Wed 21 Aug, Wed 28 Aug

Mozart – The Magic Flute

SUSTAINABLE, WORLD-CLASS MUSIC AND OPERA FOR EVERYONE ‘A joy beyond all expectation – sassily delivered and outstandingly well-sung... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Sat 3 Aug

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Gillingham

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Courteney Road, Gillingham ME8 0FB

Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug

We Are More Alike

Award-winning puppetry and visual theatre company, Smoking Apples have partnered with Folkestone Harbour Arm to explore the changing face of... more >

Harbour Approach Road, Folkestone CT20 1QH

Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug

Free Gardening Workshops: Gillingham

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Courteney Road, Gillingham ME8 0FB

Sat 3 Aug, Wed 7 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, Wed 21 Aug, Wed 28 Aug

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Ashford

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Eureka Leisure Park, Rutherford Rd, Ashford TN25 4BN

Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug

Free Gardening Workshops: Keston

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Oakley Road, Keston Mark, Bromley BR2 8HD

Sat 3 Aug, Wed 7 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, Wed 21 Aug, Wed 28 Aug

Grove Manor - Open Garden for NGS

Grove Manor, a Victorian farmhouse is surrounded by natural gardens reflecting its past. Close to the house are lawns, herbaceous beds and a shady..... more >

Grove Manor, Sandwich CT13 0NH

Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug

Never Let Me Go

The lives of three friends, from their early school days into young adulthood, when the reality of the world they live in comes knocking. more >

Sunnyside Community Hall, Rusthall Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 8RA

Sat 3 Aug

1 Fox Cottages - Open Garden for NGS

Organic cottage garden with relaxed planting style used in borders, multiple fruit trees and apple arches with beautiful Spring blossom, a meadow in... more >

1 Fox Cottages, Faversham ME13 9PG

Sat 3 Aug

Knowle Hill Farm - Open Garden for NGS

2 acre garden created over nearly 40 years on south facing slope below the Greensand Ridge. Spectacular views... more >

Knowle Hill Farm, Maidstone ME17 1ES

Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug

Swinging at the Cotton Club

Take a step back into 1920s and ’30s New York City and through the doors of Harlem’s hottest night club … The Cotton Club ‘Swinging at The Cotton... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Sun 4 Aug

Haven - Open Garden for NGS

Award winning 300ft garden, designed in the Glade style, similar to Forest gardening but more open and with use of exotic and unusual trees, shrubs... more >

Haven, Ramsgate CT12 4BZ

Sun 4 Aug, Sun 25 Aug

Penns in the Rocks - Open Garden for NGS

Large garden with spectacular outcrop of rocks, 140 million yrs old. Lake, C18 temple and woods. Daffodils, bluebells, azaleas, magnolia and tulips... more >

Penns in the Rocks, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9PA

Sun 4 Aug

Wild Classroom's Outdoor Cooking

Harvest seasonal fruit and then join an amazing hands-on workshop where you can make a seasonal dish over an open fire... more >

Brogdale Collections, Brogdale Road, Faversham ME13 8XZ

Wed 7 Aug, Thu 8 Aug, Wed 28 Aug, Thu 29 Aug

Top Secret – The Magic of Science

Top Secret – The Magic of Science brings you jaw-dropping experiments in a colourful show full of enigma!... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Thu 8 Aug

A guided walk around Old Hythe

A guided walk around Old Hythe, taking in the Town Hall, historic High Street, Royal Military Canal, St Leonard's Church, Ossuary and lots more >

Town Hall, High Street,Hythe CT21 5AJ

Thu 8 Aug, Thu 15 Aug, and more dates until Thu 26 Sep

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Following SOLD – OUT performances in London’s West End, a Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Fri 9 Aug

Foraging with Wild Food UK - Kent

Uncover the incredible variety of edible treasures hiding in the great outdoors. From wild mushrooms to flavourful flora, our courses teach you to..... more >

Badgells Wood Campsite, Whitehorse Road, Meopham DA13 0UF

Fri 9 Aug, Sat 14 Sep, Sun 6 Oct

Beastie Day

Meet giant insects – Bug hunt – Outdoor craft – Bring a picnic – Enjoy a day at Brogdale Farm Come and join us for a day of mini-beastie fun!... more >

Brogdale Collections, Faversham ME13 8XZ

Fri 9 Aug

Motors by the Moat at Leeds Castle

Back by demand, the immensely popular classic cars show, Motors by the Moat returns to Leeds Castle this summer... more >

Leeds Castle, Broomfield, Maidstone, UK ME17 1PL

Sat 10 Aug and Sun 11 Aug

Thames House - Open Garden for NGS

Three very different outdoor spaces connected by steps. The main terrace, with views over the Thames River, and the western terrace with fish pond,..... more >

Thames House, Gravesend DA12 2BD

Sat 10 Aug and Sun 11 Aug

Avalon - Open Garden for NGS

½ acre edge of woodland garden, for all seasons, on north west slope, something round every corner, views of surrounding countryside... more >

Avalon, Dunkirk ME13 9TN

Sat 10 Aug, Sun 11 Aug

The Pantiles Antiques Market

40 fantastic outdoor pitches bristling with all variety of amazing antiques, vintage and collectable treasures - all at the amazing Pantiles in Royal... more >

The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells. Kent. TN2 5TN

Sat 10 Aug and Sun 11 Aug

Summer of Love Ibiza-style silent disco with International DJ Marcel M

We welcome our first ever Summer of Love Ibiza-style-festival silent disco, with International DJ Marcel Mendez... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Sat 10 Aug

The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars The Ronnie Scott’s Soho Songbook

‘Outstanding players. For poise, balance and swing they’re a joy to listen to’ The Observer Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club return to the Festival..... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Sun 11 Aug

Tonbridge Farmers Market

Tonbridge Farmers Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm... more >

Long Stay Car Park, Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, Kent. TN9 1RG

Sun 11 Aug

Bus Rally 2024

Tenterden Town Station will be the setting for a rally featuring more than a dozen vintage buses, with some offering free rides to a number of local... more >

Kent and East Sussex Railway Tenterden Town station Station Road Tenterden TN30 6HE

Sun 11 Aug

Kids' Juicing Workshops

Come along to Brogdale during our apple harvesting season. Pick apples from our special heritage orchards and have a go at making freshly pressed..... more >

Brogdale Collections, Brogdale Road, Faversham ME13 8XZ

Tue 13 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, Tue 20 Aug, Wed 21 Aug

Out Of The Hat!

Brought to you by the makers of Shoe Baby, Flyaway Katie, Arthur’s Dream Boat, Pat-a-Cake Baby and Penguin When Doris and Delilah wake up to find... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Tue 13 Aug

Matilda JR - Avenue Theatre Productions JR

The ATP JR’s are rising up. Join the revolt in this Broadway Junior adaptation of the Tony Award-winning hit! Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR... more >

Avenue Theatre Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne ME10 4DN

Wed 14 Aug to Sun 18 Aug

Blackadder

Following the success of ‘A Chorus of Disapproval’ in 2023, Bromley Little Theatre returns to the Festival Theatre with the hugely popular... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Fri 16 Aug and Sat 17 Aug

Summer Fun Day with A Survivor's Story CIC

Get Ready for a FREE ENTRY Summer Fun Day!!! While helping raise awareness about DA - helping men, women and children... more >

Langley Village Hall Horseshoes Lane Langley Maidstone ME17 3JY

Sat 17 Aug

Biddenden Tractorfest

Biddenden Tractorfest is being held in the fields of Holden Farm, Biddenden, over the weekend of 17th & 18th August 2024... more >

Holden Farm, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden TN27 8EZ

Sat 17 Aug and Sun 18 Aug

Finding Your Feet

On the eve of retirement a middle class, judgmental snob discovers her husband has been having an affair with her best friend and is forced into... more >

Sunnyside Community Hall, Rusthall Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 8RA

Sat 17 Aug

Aylesford Farmers Market

Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Aylesford Priory between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm... more >

Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX

Sun 18 Aug

The Wind in the Willows - A One-Man Show

Join us for a whirlwind ride through the seasons as Ratty, Mole and Badger follow the impulsive Toad on his hapless misadventures in this exquisite... more >

Chiddingstone Castle Hill Hoath Rd Chiddingstone Edenbridge TN8 7AD

Sun 18 Aug

Baby Broadway Family Concert, Sevenoaks

“Tip-top show tunes that worm their way into ears of all ages” - Time Out London “Absolutely brilliant... more >

The Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ

Sun 18 Aug

Chapel House Estate - Open Garden for NGS

Beautifully proportioned and designed garden show-casing established grasses, mixed perennials and unusual shrubs all set within an architectural... more >

Chapel House Estate, Ramsgate CT12 5DS

Sun 18 Aug

The Wind in the Willows

Join us for a whirlwind ride through the seasons as Ratty, Mole and Badger follow the impulsive Toad on his hapless misadventures in this exquisite... more >

The Orangery, Chiddingstone Castle TN8 7AD

Sun 18 Aug

Gilbert and Sullivan – The Sorcerer

Festival favourites Charles Court Opera make a welcome return with their brand-new production of the first full length G&S opera... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Sun 18 Aug

The History Festival At Hever Castle

We are hugely privileged to be working with the second-to-none curatorial team at Hever Castle; Alison Palmer and Kate McCaffrey, alongside the... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Mon 19 Aug to Thu 22 Aug

Association of Bexley Charities '78 Charity Toy and Train Fair

The Association of Bexley Charities ’78 will hold a Charity Model Train and Toy Fair at the Falconwood Community Centre, The Green, Welling, Kent,... more >

Falconwood Community Centre 32 Falconwood Parade DA16 2PG

Thu 22 Aug

Motown and More… With Natalie Williams’ Soul Family

We’re Dancing on the Ceiling with excitement! For years we have wanted to welcome this show to the festival, this year we’ve found a gap in their..... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Fri 23 Aug

The Beatles For Sale

The Beatles For Sale pride themselves on replicating the Fab 4’s onstage image, sparing no expense with their equipment and outfits to recreate the... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Sat 24 Aug

All Around The World - Danspiration School of Dance.

Danspiration are taking you all around the world with their incredible dancing talents, a family friendly dance show for all the family to watch. more >

Avenue Theatre Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne ME10 4DN

Sat 24 Aug

White Horses - Open Garden for NGS

A Plantsmans garden replanted and improved for 2024! Smallish front and back garden, front lawn replaced with perennial bed, back garden contains..... more >

White Horses, Herne Bay CT6 6PT

Sun 25 Aug

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the..... more >

Mount Ephraim Gardens ME13 9TX

Sun 25 Aug

Gruffalo fun day at Bedgebury National Pinetum

Come along to meet the Gruffalo himself at our fun day! The Gruffalo will be appearing at various times throughout the day and there will be lots..... more >

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent TN17 2SJ

Sun 25 Aug

WestEnders

It’s been some time, but they’re coming back! WestEnders are bringing the West End to The Festival Theatre... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Sun 25 Aug

Farmboys Country Bootsale Bank Holiday Monday

Cars £11 vans £16 ( online discount available) Arrive from 9am onwards. Just off pepper hill roundabout more >

Corner of Station road / new barn road southfleet Southfleet DA13 9PA

Mon 26 Aug

Fun Dog Show in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind

We are holding our annual dog show, with plenty of FUN classes, and rosettes for the winners and runners up to 6th place... more >

Willesborough Windmill, Cornes Close, Ashford Kent TN24 0LG

Mon 26 Aug

Doddington Place - Open Garden for NGS

10 acre garden, wide views; trees and cloud clipped yew hedges; woodland garden with azaleas and rhododendrons; Edwardian rock garden; formal garden... more >

Doddington Place, Sittingbourne ME9 0BB

Wed 28 Aug, Sun 22 Sep

Shakespeare's As You Like It

*****‘TDTC sets a new standard for open air theatre’ – BBC Radio Wiltshire *****‘The humour, (especially the humour) is impeccably presented’ –... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Wed 28 Aug

Horrible Histories Live on Stage Rotten Royals

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So Horrible Histories is back in 2024 with revolting rulers and mad..... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Thu 29 Aug

Whitney Queen of the Night

A Stunning Tribute to Whitney Houston. Direct from The West End, experience the ultimate Whitney Houston tribute show... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Fri 30 Aug

Ivy Chimneys - Open Garden for NGS

Town centre garden with herbaceous borders and masses of roses set on three layers of lawns all enclosed in an old walled garden... more >

Ivy Chimneys, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1TW

Sat 31 Aug

Dune: Part Two

Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. more >

Sunnyside Community Hall, Rusthall Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 8RA

Sat 31 Aug

Outdoor Cinema at Chartwell: Darkest Hour

Relive Oscar winning biopic, Darkest Hour, on our parkland in the shadow of Chartwell this summer. Cinestock presents fantastic live music artists..... more >

Chartwell Mapleton Road Westerham, Kent TN16 1PS

Sat 31 Aug

Tonbridge Food and Drink Festival

Fire up your taste buds at this year’s fabulous Tonbridge Food & Drink Festival in the town’s beautiful castle grounds close to the banks of the... more >

Tonbridge Castle Kent TN9 1BG

Sat 31 Aug and Sun 1 Sep

Kent Police Male Voice Choir Singing Workshop

Kent Police Male Voice Choir are offering you an idea which we hope you will be able to promote to all men of your acquaintance... more >

The Forge, The Street, Borden, Nr Sittingbourne ME9 8JN

Sat 31 Aug, Sat 14 Sep

The RETRO Rock Show – The Greatest Rock Songs and Power Ballads

The RETRO Rock Show is a live 2-hour extravaganza of the greatest rock songs and power ballads of the 70s 80s and 90s... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Sat 31 Aug

Pride and Prejudice

Open-air Garden Theatre Tour of UK and Ireland 2024 Step back in time over two hundred years and meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as they... more >

Rose Garden, Hemsted Park, Benenden School, Cranbrook TN17 4AA

Sun 1 Sep

The Last Night of the Hever Proms

Time to make history! The Brandenburg Sinfonia returns to the Hever Festival to present its popular tribute to the Last Night of the Proms conducted..... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Sun 1 Sep

Emmetts Garden - Open Garden for NGS

5 acre hillside garden, with the highest tree top in Kent, noted for its fine collection of rare trees and flowering shrubs... more >

Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks TN14 6BA

Wed 4 Sep

Allington Community Market

It's our Macmillan coffee afternoon! Wonderful pop up tea room from The Fat Carrot and lovely stalls to browse... more >

St Nicholas Church Hall, Poplar Grove, Allington, Maidstone ME16 0DE

Fri 6 Sep

Fleetwood Mac Tribute - Our Own Way

See the fantastic tribute to Fleetwood Mac - Our Own Way at Dartford Social Club more >

Dartford Social Club 59 Lowfield St DA1 1HP

Fri 6 Sep

Tunbridge Wells Artisan Craftand Gift Market

Artisan Crafts and Gift market offering fabulous jewellery , artwork , homeware , soaps, candles, gifts and much much more . Open from 10... more >

One Warwick Park Hotel , 1 , Warwick Park , Tunbridge Wells , Kent TN2 5TA

Sun 8 Sep, Sun 22 Sep, Sun 13 Oct, Sun 27 Oct

Ramsgate Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Evolving gardens in the beautiful, yet windy, coastal town of Ramsgate showing different sized plots and how to make unique gardens out of them... more >

Ramsgate Gardens, Ramsgate CT11 9PX

Sun 8 Sep

Learn to make labneh and paneer

We are very pleased to welcome Rachna Jhala back to Bore Place. For those who have attended her Yoghurt Making Workshop, this is a fantastic next..... more >

Bore Place Bore Place Road Chiddingstone TN8 7AR

Sun 8 Sep

Tonbridge Farmers Market

Tonbridge Farmers Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm... more >

Long Stay Car Park, Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, Kent. TN9 1RG

Sun 8 Sep

2 Highfields Road - Open Garden for NGS

The garden is a multi-season, in the hope of attracting wildlife, birds, amphibians, and, of course, humans... more >

2 Highfields Road, Edenbridge TN8 6JN

Sun 8 Sep

The Copper House - Open Garden for NGS

The Copper House garden is a modern flower garden successionally planted to provide interest and colour throughout the season... more >

The Copper House, Cranbrook TN17 4LE

Sun 8 Sep

The Silk House - Open Garden for NGS

Japanese stroll garden with Koi, wildlife ponds, canal pond, unusual acers, flowering cherries, large bamboos, bonsai, niwaki, topiary and rare... more >

The Silk House, Tunbridge Wells TN12 6PA

Sun 8 Sep

Sissinghurst Castle Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Historic, poetic, iconic; a refuge dedicated to beauty. Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson fell in love with Sissinghurst Castle and created a..... more >

Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Cranbrook TN17 2AB

Sun 8 Sep

Chartwell - Open Garden for NGS

Informal gardens on hillside with glorious views over Weald of Kent. Water features and lakes together with red brick wall built by Sir Winston..... more >

Chartwell, Westerham TN16 1PS

Wed 11 Sep

Goodnestone Park Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

One of Kents outstanding gardens and the favourite of many visitors. 14 acres with views over parkland... more >

Goodnestone Park Gardens, Canterbury CT3 1PL

Thu 12 Sep

The Poldark Show - El Mistico - Sevenoaks

The Poldark Show Presents El Mistico, featuring Poldark and Angus Baskerville in a never-before-seen show, bringing magic, mind reading and comedy... more >

The Stag Theatre, London Road TN13 1ZZ

Fri 13 Sep

Keep it Local Craft Show

The Keep it Local team first ran a series of successful craft fairs at Coolings in 2012. The events have grown now to 60 stalls in a lovely, purpose..... more >

Coolings Nurseries, The Gardener’s Garden Centre, Rushmore Hill, Knockholt TN14 7NN

Fri 13 Sep to Sun 15 Sep

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Things to do around Kent

Here are some delightful day out options in Kent, a county in the south-east of England:

1. Marvel at the White Cliffs of Dover:
- The smooth rise of Kent’s iconic coastline looks like a professionally painted canvas of white. While nothing beats seeing it from the water, walking along the edge shows the stunning contrast of white cliff against emerald sea. They’re one of the most iconic landmarks in England. There are plenty of activities to keep you active too, like learning about scientific discoveries at the Victorian lighthouse or exploring the WWII tunnels within that rock façade. Exmoor ponies (who help control grass growth) may randomly pop up to surprise you. Last but not least, make sure to check out Dover Castle and the nearby memorial that marks the first cross-channel aircraft landing.

2. Delve into Dover Castle:
- As part of the Kent day out alongside the knightly cliffs, Dover Castle is one of the most impressive things to do in town. Built to protect the narrow sea crossing with mainland Europe, the fortressed structure sits atop the grounds of what used to be a Roman lighthouse and the adjacent Church of St. Mary. Within the thick walls of the Great Tower are interactive exhibits that educate on medieval times; my favorite part, however, are the secret wartime tunnels. I joined a 50-minute tour that brought us into the narrow, chalk-hewn underground first discovered during the Napoleonic Wars. Through video projections within the passageway itself, we were told the story of the Dunkirk evacuations in 1940 (if you’ve seen the Christopher Nolan movie, you know what a difficult operation it was). Code-named Dynamo, this is the behind-the-scenes stage for that famous incident. Visiting Dover Castle on your day out in Kent is an enlightening and unusual activity I highly recommend – castles are after all one of the best reasons to visit England!

3. Be entertained at Margate Dreamland:
- Margate Dreamland is a vintage amusement park with a retro vibe. Enjoy classic rides, roller coasters, and carnival games. The scenic location by the sea adds to the charm. It's a fun day out for families and anyone seeking a nostalgic experience.

4. Explore Canterbury Cathedral:
- Canterbury Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest Christian structures in England. Marvel at its Gothic architecture, intricate stained glass windows, and historic tombs. Don't miss the chance to explore the beautiful cloisters and the serene gardens surrounding the cathedral.

5. Discover the Historic Dockyard Chatham:
- The Historic Dockyard Chatham offers a fascinating glimpse into Britain's naval history. Explore historic warships, including the HMS Victory and the HMS Ocelot submarine. Learn about shipbuilding, maritime heritage, and the lives of sailors. It's an immersive experience for all ages.

6. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Kent Downs:
- The Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Go hiking, cycling, or picnicking amidst rolling hills, woodlands, and picturesque villages. The views are breathtaking, especially from the North Downs Way trail.

Remember, Kent's diverse attractions promise an unforgettable day out – from natural wonders to historic sites!