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'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

Summer of Play at Emmetts Garden

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Doddington Place - Open Garden for NGS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sissinghurst Castle Garden - Open Garden for NGS

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

The Silk House - Open Garden for NGS

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

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

The Copper House - Open Garden for NGS

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

2 Highfields Road - Open Garden for NGS

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

Ramsgate Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

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

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

Chartwell - Open Garden for NGS

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

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

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

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

BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market 14th September 2024

*BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market* BUY top quality second hand baby and children’s clothes, toys, books and equipment at our Award Winning pop up... more >
Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 Falconwood Parade DA16 2PG
Sat 14 Sep

The Zone of Interest

Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden beside the camp. more >
Sunnyside Community Hall, Rusthall Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 8RA
Sat 14 Sep

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 15 Sep

FREE taster session with the Bromley Rock Choir

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... more >
Bromley Baptist Church, Bromley, Bromley Baptist Church, Park Road, Bromley BR1 3HJ
Mon 16 Sep, Mon 30 Sep, Mon 7 Oct, Mon 14 Oct, Mon 11 Nov

FREE taster session with the Canterbury Rock Choir

Are you looking to find a local choir to join? Your local Canterbury choir is run by vocal tutor Tony Johnson... more >
Tyler Hill Memorial Hall, Summer Lane, Tyler Hill,, Canterbury CT2 9NJ
Mon 16 Sep, Mon 23 Sep, and more dates until Mon 11 Nov

FREE taster session with the Maidstone Rock Choir

Are you looking to join a choir? Your local Maidstone choir is run by choir leader Katherine Tye. Our choir is made up of people who never..... more >
Snowfields Academy, Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone ME14 5GA
Mon 16 Sep, Mon 23 Sep, and more dates until Mon 11 Nov

Join our choir in Canterbury for a FREE taster session

If you are wanting to join a choir you'll like singing with us in the Canterbury Rock Choir. The local Canterbury choir is run by Kent..... more >
The Canterbury Primary School, City View, Franklyn Road, Canterbury CT2 8PT
Mon 16 Sep, Mon 23 Sep, Mon 7 Oct, Mon 14 Oct, Mon 28 Oct

FREE taster session with the Thanet Rock Choir

If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll like singing with us in the Rock Choir. Your friendly local Ramsgate choir is run by vocal..... more >
Ramsgate Arts Primary School, 140-144 Newington Road, Ramsgate CT12 6PT
Tue 17 Sep, Tue 1 Oct, Tue 15 Oct, Tue 29 Oct

FREE taster session with the Gravesend Rock Choir

Do you want to join a choir near you? The Gravesend Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor Paul Gostling... more >
Old Gravesendians Rugby Football Club, 8 Bronte View, Gravesend DA12 1PX
Tue 17 Sep, Tue 24 Sep, and more dates until Tue 12 Nov

Join our choir in Deal for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Deal Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Tony Johnson... more >
The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal CT14 6BB
Tue 17 Sep, Tue 24 Sep, and more dates until Tue 5 Nov

FREE taster session with the Folkestone Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Folkestone?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >
Folkestone School for Girls, Coolinge Lane, Folkestone CT20 3RB
Tue 17 Sep, Tue 1 Oct, Tue 15 Oct

Join our choir in Rainham/Gillingham for a FREE taster session

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The Gillingham Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Paul Gostling... more >
St Matthew’s Church Hall, Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham ME8 0NX
Tue 17 Sep, Tue 24 Sep, and more dates until Tue 12 Nov

FREE taster session with the Sittingbourne Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Sittingbourne?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >
Borden Parish Hall, School Lane, Sittingbourne ME9 8JS
Wed 18 Sep, Wed 25 Sep, and more dates until Wed 13 Nov

Penshurst Place & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Penshurst Place & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS 11 acres of garden dating back to C14. The garden is divided into a series of rooms by over a mile of yew hedge... more >
Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst TN11 8DG
Wed 18 Sep

FREE taster session with the Orpington Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Orpington Rock Choir... more >
Orpington Methodist Church, 19 Sevenoaks Rd, Orpington BR6 9JH
Wed 18 Sep, Wed 25 Sep, and more dates until Wed 13 Nov

FREE taster session with the West Malling Rock Choir

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The local West Malling choir is run by vocal coach Paul Gostling... more >
Kings Hill School, Crispin Way, Kings Hill, West Malling ME19 4LS
Wed 18 Sep, Wed 25 Sep, and more dates until Wed 13 Nov

FREE taster session with the Royal Tunbridge Wells Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The Royal Tunbridge Wells Rock Choir is led by choir leader Pippa Binham... more >
The Camden Centre, Market Square, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 2SW
Wed 18 Sep, Wed 2 Oct, and more dates until Wed 13 Nov

FREE taster session with the Thanet Rock Choir

If you are wanting to find a choir you'll find a happy place with us in the Broadstairs Rock Choir... more >
The Baptist Church, Vicarage Road, St Peters, Broadstairs CT10 2SG
Thu 19 Sep, Thu 10 Oct, Thu 17 Oct, Thu 14 Nov

FREE taster session with the Tonbridge Rock Choir

Are you looking to find a local choir to join? Your local Tonbridge choir is run by singer/pianist Katherine Tye... more >
Tonbridge Juddians Rugby Football Club, The Slade, Tonbridge TN9 1HR
Thu 19 Sep, Thu 26 Sep, and more dates until Thu 14 Nov

Join our choir in Tenterden for a FREE taster session

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! Your friendly local Tenterden choir is run by vocal tutor Esther Jones... more >
St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden TN30 6AT
Thu 19 Sep, Thu 26 Sep, and more dates until Thu 14 Nov

FREE taster session with the Royal Tunbridge Wells Rock Choir

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... more >
St James’ Church Hall, Ferndale, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 3RL
Thu 19 Sep, Thu 26 Sep, Thu 3 Oct, Thu 17 Oct, Thu 7 Nov

FREE taster session with the Ashford Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! Your local Ashford choir is run by vocal teacher Aimee Smith... more >
Willesborough Junior School, Highfield Road, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0JU
Thu 19 Sep, Thu 10 Oct, Thu 24 Oct, Thu 7 Nov, Thu 14 Nov

Godinton House & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Godinton House & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS Twelve acre gardens complement a magnificent Jacobean house. Terraced lawns lead to herbaceous borders, rose garden and a formal lily pond... more >
Godinton House & Gardens, Ashford TN23 3BP
Fri 20 Sep

Faversham Artisan Crafts and Gift Market

Artisan Crafts and Gift market offering fabulous jewellery , artwork , homeware , soaps, candles, gifts and much much more . more >
Alexander Centre , Preston Street , Faversham ME13 8NZ
Sat 21 Sep, Sat 5 Oct, Sat 19 Oct

'Sexy Incontinence'

A light-hearted look at Mental Health, Addiction and the British Education System. Sharon (Shazza) was a normal 30 something with a good job, great..... more >
Avenue Theatre Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne ME10 4DN
Sat 21 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 >
Pluckley Village Hall, 6 Station Road, Pluckley TN27 0QU
Sat 21 Sep, Sat 28 Sep

FREE Heli Fun Day

Our Heli Fun Day is here for 2024! Get ready for an epic day where you’ll have the chance to meet our lifesaving crew, enjoy looking around our..... more >
The Friars Aylesford Priory Kent ME20 7BX
Sat 21 Sep

Heli Hike in Kent

Lace up your hiking boots, grab your friends and family. It’s time for Heli Hike in Kent. Hike through the countryside, stride for the skies, and..... more >
The Friars Aylesford Priory ME20 7BX
Sat 21 Sep

45 Seymour Avenue - Open Garden for NGS

45 Seymour Avenue - Open Garden for NGS Larger than usual town centre garden - about ¼ acre with wide range of unusual plants grown on heavy wet clay with lots of exotics growing in... more >
45 Seymour Avenue, Whitstable CT5 1SA
Sat 21 Sep and Sun 22 Sep

Haven - Open Garden for NGS

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 22 Sep, Sun 20 Oct, Sun 10 Nov

FREE taster session with the Bexleyheath Rock Choir

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The local Bexleyheath choir is run by vocal coach Michael..... more >
BB Hall, 174B Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 7BT
Wed 25 Sep, Wed 2 Oct, and more dates until Wed 20 Nov

FREE taster session with the Deal Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Deal?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >
Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AB
Wed 25 Sep, Wed 9 Oct, and more dates until Wed 20 Nov

FREE taster session with the Maidstone Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Maidstone Rock Choir... more >
Maidstone Baptist Church, Knightrider Street, Maidstone ME15 6LU
Thu 26 Sep, Thu 3 Oct, and more dates until Thu 14 Nov

Outdoor Cinema at Chartwell: Wonka

On Friday 27 September, Cinestock brings movie magic to Chartwell’s Parkland for a special screening of family-friendly musical, Wonka... more >
Chartwell Mapleton Road Westerham, Kent TN16 1PS
Fri 27 Sep

Charity Fundraising Quiz

Charity Fundraising Quiz Hi Kent is a charity supporting the D/deaf and people living with hearing loss, across the whole of Kent... more >
Sutton Valence Village Hall, North Street, Nr Maidstone ME17 3HT
Sat 28 Sep

All of Us Strangers

A screenwriter drawn back to his childhood home enters into a fledgling relationship with his downstairs neighbor while discovering a mysterious new... more >
Sunnyside Community Hall, Rusthall Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 8RA
Sat 28 Sep

Royal Tunbridge Wells Food and Drink Festival

Royal Tunbridge Wells Food and Drink Festival will be held in Calverley Grounds and is the culmination of Royal Tunbridge Wells Food Month... more >
Calverley Grounds TN1 1RG
Sat 28 Sep and Sun 29 Sep

Sewing Room Sale & Craftroom Clearance

Craft materials of every kind at bargain prices - from embroidery to card making you'll find something of interest... more >
Victory Hall, The Green , Ruckinge Road, Hamstreet, Ashford TN26 2NW
Sat 28 Sep

Mount Ephraim Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Mount Ephraim Gardens - Open Garden for NGS Mount Ephraim is a privately-owned family home set in 10 acres of terraced Edwardian gardens with stunning views over the Kent countryside... more >
Mount Ephraim Gardens, Faversham ME13 9TX
Sun 29 Sep

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!