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Chartwell - Open Garden for NGS

Wed 9 Sep 26 Chartwell, Westerham TN16 1PS Informal gardens on hillside with glorious views over Weald of Kent. Water features and lakes together with red brick wall built by Sir Winston...

Westwood Cross Honours Emergency Service Heroes with Discounts

Wed 9 Sep 26 Westwood Cross Shopping Centre 23 Margate Road CT10 2BF Broadstairs shopping centre, Westwood Cross, is celebrating National Emergency Services Day (September 9) by unveiling its range of special discounts...

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The Copper House - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 6 Sep 26 The Copper House, Cranbrook TN17 4LE A modern flower garden planted to provide continuous interest and colour throughout the season. Mixed planting of annuals, perennials, bulbs and...

Thames House - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 6 Sep 26 Thames House, Gravesend DA12 2BD Three different outdoor spaces connected by steps. The main terrace, with views over the Thames River, and the small western white terrace with fish...

Ramsgate Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 6 Sep 26 Ramsgate Gardens, Ramsgate CT11 9PX Evolving gardens in the beautiful, yet windy, coastal town of Ramsgate showing different sized plots and how to make unique gardens out of them...

Curtain Up! Music from the Stage and Screen with UK Paper Band.

Sun 6 Sep 26 Avenue Theatre Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne ME10 4DN The UK Paper Band is a self-funded brass band and has a proud history of over 142 years playing all over Kent...

Forest Therapy at Jeskyns Community Woodlands #3

Sun 6 Sep 26 Jeskyns Community Woodland, Jeskyns Country Park, Gravesend DA12 3AN Experience the restorative practice of forest bathing at Jeskyns Community Woodland in Gravesend. This guided session invites you to slow down and...

Boldshaves - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 6 Sep 26 Boldshaves, nr Ashford TN26 3RA 7 acre garden developed over past 30 yrs, partly terraced, south-facing, with wide range of ornamental trees and shrubs, walled garden, Italian...

Detling Antiques and Vintage Fair

Sat 5 Sep 26 Detling Hill, nr. Maidstone. ME14 3JF The amazing Detling Showground Antiques and Vintage Fair (nr. Maidstone, Kent) returns on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September...

Hop Pickers, Craft and Country Fair

Sat 5 Sep 26 Kent & East Sussex Railway Tenterden Town Station Station Road Tenterden TN30 6HE On 5th & 6th September, we will be celebrating our hop picking history, artisan crafts, countryside activities and championing local...

Thanet Green Party FUNdraiser

Sat 5 Sep 26 Vale Square Gardens, Vale Square, Ramsgate CT11 9DA Thanet Green Party Event FUNdraiserMix and mingle with like minded people, enjoy fun family activities and meet other party membersHelp raise vital...

Hoppickers East - Open Garden for NGS

Fri 4 Sep 26 Hoppickers East, Faversham ME13 9QZ 6 yr old ¼ acre garden. Emphasis on pollinators and other insects. No dig principles. Lots of colour all summer from colour coordinated mixed...

Emmetts Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Wed 2 Sep 26 Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks TN14 6BA 5 acre hillside garden, with the highest tree top in Kent, noted for its fine collection of rare trees and flowering shrubs...

Hospice in the Weald - Chevening Gardens Summer fete

Mon 31 Aug 26 Chevening House, Chevening Nr Sevenoaks TN14 6HG Step Inside Chevening: Exclusive Summer Fête for Hospice in the Weald Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore the beautiful private gardens of...

Fun Dog Show in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind

Mon 31 Aug 26 Willesborough Windmill, Cornes Close, Ashford Kent TN24 0LG In 2005, volunteers got together to raise funds for Guide Dogs for the Blind. We needed a flagship event, something which would catch the public eye...

Anita Warden

Mon 31 Aug 26 St Marys Bay Village Hall. Jefferstone Lane, St Marys Bay. TN29 0SG St Marys Bay, Sale of Art and Crafts St Marys Bay Friday Art Group are hosting a Sale of Art and Crafts at St Marys Bay Village Hall, Jefferstone...

As You Like It

Mon 31 Aug 26 Chiddingstone Castle TN8 7AD In this play Shakespeare explores Love in all its guises. Four pairs of soulmates meet in the mysterious Forest of Arden...

The Last Night of The Hever Proms

Sun 30 Aug 26 The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle TN8 7NG Forget the Albert Hall nothing compares to music, magic, and majesty under the open skies in the stunning Hever Castle gardens...

The Last Night Of The Hever Proms

Sun 30 Aug 26 The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle TN8 7NG Forget the Albert Hall nothing compares to music, magic, and majesty under the open skies in the stunning Hever Castle gardens...

Wine With Us

Sun 30 Aug 26 Balfour Winery, Balfour Winery, Five Oak Ln, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Tonbridge TN12 0HT Join us for a relaxed afternoon of wine tasting. At the stunning Balfour Winery and Vineyard, you will sample a curated selection of wines, enjoy the...

The Dusty Show starring Louise Anne Masters

Sat 29 Aug 26 The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle TN8 7NG Welcome to The Dusty Show, the celebration of a true British pop icon. An unforgettable evening of wall-to-wall hits and classics spanning the...

Tasting weekends at Quebec House - National Trust

Sat 29 Aug 26 Quebec House, Quebec Square, Westerham TN16 1TD Enjoy a taste of history. Sample Georgian treats prepared by our volunteer cooks. Tempting scents fill the air at Quebec House as our volunteer...

The Dusty Show

The Natalie Williams Band

Fri 28 Aug 26 The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle TN8 7NG MOBO-nominated vocalist, former Incognito lead singer, and frontwoman for Goldie’s live band, Natalie Williams brings her incredible quintet to the...

Flower Power

Fri 28 Aug 26 The Loggia by the Lake, Hever Castle TN8 7NG Flower Power – A sunset silent disco celebration of Ibiza’s joyful festival spirit. How often to you get to do this…?...

Charity Transport Models - Charity Toy and Train Fair

Thu 27 Aug 26 The Green DA16 2PG new and pre-enjoyed model railways (Hornby, Bachmann, Dapol, Farish, Fleishmann); spare parts; books; stamps; Sci-fi; tinplate; die-cast vehicles...

The Tour Of The Eras

Wed 26 Aug 26 The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle TN8 7NG The Tour of the Eras is a heartfelt celebration of Taylor Swift’s music, crafted by fans, for fans. Hannah Jenkins has spent over a decade...

King Arthur And The Holy Fail

Tue 25 Aug 26 The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle TN8 7NG The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem. In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless...

Iolanthe

Sun 23 Aug 26 The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle TN8 7NG the stage broadway world We’re delighted Charles Court Opera are returning with their enchanting production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s...

Bon appétit! Sidcup care home to host food festival

Sun 23 Aug 26 Smyth Lodge 2 Frognal Ave Sidcup DA14 6LF With festival season officially under way, a care home in Sidcup is welcoming the local community for a fun-filled afternoon of food and celebration...

St Helens Lodge - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 22 Aug 26 St Helens Lodge, Maidstone ME15 0JT Garden on three levels. Inc a white garden with paving and steps to lawn and raised pond, mixed borders and a late summer border...

Ray Beadle Live at The Oast, Rainham

Sat 22 Aug 26 The Oast, Granary Close, Rainham, Kent ME8 7HL Ray Beadle brings his award-winning Australian blues to The Oast in Rainham, Kent on Saturday 22nd August 2026...

Abigail's Party

Fri 21 Aug 26 The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle TN8 7NG In our stunning theatre on the Two Sisters’ Lawn, there is going to be a party that may make you squirm, but you won’t want to miss… Mike Leigh’s...

Pizza and Pipistrelles Night

Thu 20 Aug 26 Bore Place, Bore Place Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge TN8 7AR Bring a friend and join us for a relaxed summer evening at Bore Place, where you’ll learn about bats, enjoy a delicious farm-made pizza, and watch...

Outdoor Theatre: The Jungle Book at Emmetts Garden - National Trust

Thu 20 Aug 26 Emmetts Garden, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks TN14 6BA Immersion Theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wild, brand-new musical adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling family favourite,...

Treasure Island

Wed 19 Aug 26 Anne Boleyn's Walk, Hever Castle TN8 7NG Ahoy there me hearties! Long John Silver and his crew of salty old sea dogs are weighing anchor at the Festival Theatre at Hever Castle this summer...

Chapel House Estate - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 16 Aug 26 Chapel House Estate, Ramsgate CT12 5DS Nestled in the Kent countryside, Chapel House Estates gardens blend wild beauty with thoughtful design...

Marshborough Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 16 Aug 26 Marshborough Farmhouse, Sandwich CT13 0PJ Interesting 2½ acre plantsmans garden, developed enthusiastically over 27 yrs by the owners. Paths and lawns lead to many unusual shrubs, trees and...

Outdoor Theatre: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at Emmetts Garden

Sun 16 Aug 26 Emmetts Garden, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks TN14 6BA Step through the looking glass and into a world where nothing is quite as it seems, brought to you by This Is My Theatre...

The Pantiles Antiques Market

Sat 15 Aug 26 The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells. Kent. TN2 5TN Around 35 fantastic outdoor pitches bristling with all variety of amazing antiques, vintage and collectable treasures - all at the amazing Pantiles...

Outdoor Cinema: Back to the Future at Emmetts Garden - National Trust

Sat 15 Aug 26 Emmetts Garden, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks TN14 6BA Join us for a magical night of outdoor cinema with the 80's blockbuster 'Back to the Future' Emmetts Garden is the perfect...

Forest Therapy at Jeskyns Community Woodlands #2

Fri 14 Aug 26 Jeskyns Community Woodland, Jeskyns Country Park, Gravesend DA12 3AN Experience the restorative practice of forest bathing at Jeskyns Community Woodland in Gravesend. This guided session invites you to slow down and...

Family Pasta Making Workshop

Thu 13 Aug 26 Bore Place, Bore Place Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge TN8 7AR Make fresh pasta from scratch with your child in this fun, hands-on family cooking workshop led by Bore Place’s chef...

Mary Queen Of Rock

Thu 13 Aug 26 The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle TN8 7NG Welcome to ‘The next SIX!’. We couldn’t be more excited to be welcoming this Edinburgh Fringe hit, sell-out sensation, to Hever Castle...

Circus Berlin

Thu 13 Aug 26 Dunorlan Park TN2 4UA From the producers of some of the World’s finest Circuses comes a brand new show specially created for a brilliant UK Tour in 2026...

Pinocchio

Wed 12 Aug 26 Anne Boleyn's Walk, Hever Castle TN8 7NG Carlo Collodi’s classic is a perennial favourite. It is the third most translated book in the world, having appeared in no fewer than 260 languages...

Draw with Rob Biddulph family workshops at Chartwell - National Trust

Wed 12 Aug 26 Chartwell Mapleton Road TN16 1PS Join award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph in this interactive family workshop. Book tickets for a ‘Draw With Rob’ interactive family...

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Sun 9 Aug 26 The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle TN8 7NG ‘What a great show’ ART GARFUNKEL ?’For once you can believe the hype’ British Theatre Guide Few shows have experienced the phenomenal...

Bus Rally 2026

Sun 9 Aug 26 Kent and East Sussex Railway Tenterden Town station Station Road Tenterden TN30 6HE Vintage Bus Rally at Tenterden Town Station! Tenterden Town Station will come alive with a rally featuring over a dozen vintage buses, some...

Body Bible Club: Brew & Beats ( 9th August)

Sun 9 Aug 26 Rocksalt Wine Bar & Garden, First Floor, 4-5 Fish Market,, folkestone CT19 6AA Join Body Bible Run Club for a 5km coastal run followed by live and coffee at a stunning Kent venue with sea views...

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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!