Whats On and Things To Do Margate

Canine First Aid Course

The course is presented by Vet2U Ltd and will cover all aspects of canine first aid with the emphasis on sight hounds and their unique physiology.

Crampton Tower Museum, The Broadway, Broadstairs, Kent

Sat 2 Jun

Star Wars

Themed Games Event 2 weekends of the ever-popular Star Wars games on classic consoles for the local half term holidays.

The Micro Museum Church Hill Ramsgate

Today, Mon 28 May, Fri 1 Jun to Sun 3 Jun

Beautiful Noise

Discover the history of electronic sound and music production. We will have keyboards and synthesizers and more to help you make your own beautiful noise.

The Micro Museum Church Hill Ramsgate

Sat 16 Jun, Sun 17 Jun, Sat 23 Jun, Sun 24 Jun

A walk around the heaviest bombed seaside town in the uk. Here the stories of the people under fire in hells corner in ww2. All welcome. walks run on the first sunday of the month. They start from Ramsgate library at 10 a.m. and take about two hours. walks are free, but donations are welcome

from ramsgate library

Sun 3 Jun, Sun 1 Jul, Fri 6 Jul, Fri 13 Jul, Fri 20 Jul, Fri 27 Jul

Murder Mystery Night

Team up and solve the clues to catch the killer. Join us for a meal in the last dates restaurant, most people will have love on their minds with the exception of just one, who only has murder on their menu

Comfort Inn Ramsgate

Sat 2 Jun

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 and perennials, with wildlife in mind, devised and maintained by the owner, densely planted in a natural style with stepping stone paths.

Haven, Ramsgate

Mon 28 May, Sun 3 Jun, Sun 1 Jul, Sun 22 Jul

Quiz Night

Bring your friends and test your general knowledge at our summer quiz night.

Baypoint Sports Club Ramsgate road

Fri 8 Jun

Bigger Boat Pictures presents Flash Gordon (1980)

Will Dad be Flash or Ming-ing on Father’s Day, Sunday 17th June? If you are heading off to Herne Bay to enjoy the Bay Promo Team’s annual Sci-Fi by the Sea event why not stick around and come aboard Bigger Boat Pictures for a rare BIG SCREEN outing of Flash Gordon (1980) - PG.

The Kavanagh Cinema, William St, Herne Bay

Sun 17 Jun

Kabantu

Part of Deal Festival - A quintet from Manchester that unravels new marriages of music from around the globe to celebrate the space where different cultures meet. Vocal harmonies from South African coalesce with everything from Celtic reels and Brazilian samba to Balkan folk music and beyond.

The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal

Mon 11 Jun

34 Cross Road - Open Garden for NGS

An exciting and lovely garden combining great artistic sensibility with an extensive and fascinating variety of plants. acre plantsman’s garden. Collection of daphnes, hardy geraniums, herbaceous beds, unusual trees, shrubs and alpines.

34 Cross Road, Walmer

Sun 17 Jun

Cancer Research Race for Life 10K - Herne Bay

10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in the Race for Life 10k. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. 10k (or just over 6 miles) may sound a little daunting but it is an achievable challenge for anyone with a bit of training.

Seafront, Hampton Pier, Swalecliffe Avenue, Herne Bay

Sun 24 Jun

Cancer Research Race for Life 5K - Herne Bay

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is women, young women & children uniting with one purpose, to raise valuable funds for Cancer Research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. 5k (or just over 3 miles) is an achievable distance for all ages and abilities.

Seafront, Hampton Pier, Swalecliffe Avenue, Herne Bay

Sun 24 Jun

Open Farm Sunday at Solley’s Ice Cream Parlour

Join us to find out more about our family farm for our second Open Farm Sunday. We are planning to run tours of the dairy to show how the ice cream is made, as well as a tour demonstrating the crops that we grow, explaining what we do, why we do it and where the finished crop goes.

Solley’s Ice Cream Parlour, The Dairy, Church Lane, Ripple, Deal, Kent

Sun 10 Jun

Watergate House - Open Garden for NGS

Magical walled garden by the River Stour: Defined areas of formal, spring, woodland, vegetable and secret garden reveal themselves in a naturally harmonious flow, each with its own colour combinations. Ancient walls provide the garden’s basic structure, while a green oak pergola echoes a monastic cloister.

Watergate House, Canterbury

Sat 16 Jun

May Half Term at Howletts Wild Animal Park

Become a Conservation Cadet This Half Term! Enjoy amazing days out this May Half Term, journey through a land, once frozen in time, as you join our free guided tours every day to discover Animals of the Ice Age at Howletts!

Howletts Wild Animal Park, Bekesbourne Road, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, Kent

Mon 28 May to Sun 3 Jun

Andy’s Dino Raps at Howletts Wild Animal Park

Get ready to sink your teeth into a brilliant day out at Howletts Wild Animal Park, near Canterbury, as BAFTA-nominated Andy Day, brings his Dino Raps show featuring energetic, interactive live performances to the popular visitor attraction.

Howletts Wild Animal Park, Bekesbourne Road, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, Kent

Sat 16 Jun

The Old Palace - Open Garden for NGS

The site of Thomas Cranmer’s Old Palace and home of Ian Fleming. 4 acre garden created by present owner with many interesting features. A natural pond, planted to encourage wildlife. 100yr old Scots pines, other specimen trees incl large flowering tulip tree.

The Old Palace, Canterbury

Sat 9 Jun and Sun 10 Jun

Divas on Wheels

Enjoy the picturesque Kent countryside, great fun and a supportive atmosphere. Be part of this ladies bike ride and help us be there for the next family who needs us.

The Independent Pedaler, Highland Court Farm, Bridge, Canterbury

Sun 24 Jun

Womenswold Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

A diverse variety of cottage gardens in an idylic situation in an unspoilt hamlet, mostly surrounding C13 Church.

Womenswold Gardens, Canterbury

Sat 23 Jun and Sun 24 Jun

Canterbury Cathedral Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

A wonderful opportunity to visit and enjoy 5 Canonical gardens within the historic precincts of Canterbury Cathedral.

Canterbury Cathedral Gardens, Canterbury

Today

Mary and the Witch’s flower

What’s on On screen Family Film: Mary and the Witch’s Flower Family Film: Mary and the Witch’s Flower Book Featuring the voices of Ruby Barnhill and Academy Award-winners Kate Winslet and Jim Broadbent Based on Mary Stewart’s 1971 classic children’s book The Little

Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent

Today

Inside

What’s on On stage Inside Inside ‘Inside’ has been devised in consultation with young children, their families and nursery staff. How is it inside? How do the inside and the outside talk to each other? How much sound and light comes in? How do we meet?

Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury Kent

Mon 4 Jun

Friends For All

A story about having the confidence to be yourself and stand up for what you believe in. 8-year-old Lexi doesn’t make friends as easily as some. If only her school would allow a non-school uniform day then she could be herself and find others like her.

The Marlowe The Friars Canterbury

Tue 29 May

Awful Auntie

David Walliams’ amazing tale, live on stage! When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened.

The Marlowe The Friars Canterbury

Wed 30 May to Sun 3 Jun

Stronger Kent Community Fair in Canterbury

FREE ENTRY, EVERYONE WELCOME, INFORMATION & EXHIBITION STALLS, STALLHOLDER ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAINMENT, FREE TEA & COFFEE, PRIZES TO WIN. Stronger Kent Community Fairs promote and celebrate the community.

Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Rd, Canterbury

Fri 15 Jun

Tea, cakes and music

The Canterbury Singers, director Adrian Bawtree. A mixture of secular and sacred works to include Chilcott - "Fragments from his Dish", Stanford - "Three motets", Opus 38, and works by Parry (including two of the "Songs of Farewell"), Pearsall and Erb ("Shenandoah").

St Peter’s Methodist Church, St. Peter’s Street, Canterbury

Sat 9 Jun

a-ha Electric Summer 2018 Tour

Iconic Norwegian trio a-ha are bringing their Electric Summer Tout 2018 to Kent joined by special guests OMD and the Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey.

The Spitfire Ground Old Dover Rd, Canterbury

Thu 7 Jun

Nature Detective Week @ Whitstable Castle

Pick up your free spotter sheet from the Tearooms, then search the gardens for wildlife & fun facts. Plant your own seeds to take home! Enter our online Wildlife Photography Competition! Return your sheet to the tearooms to collect your prize!

Whitstable Castle & Gardens

Mon 28 May to Fri 1 Jun

a-ha: Electric Summer

a-ha: Electric Summer Plus OMD. Artists performing: A-Ha, OMD.: Tickets avaiable.

The Spitfire St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury

Thu 7 Jun

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Whitstable Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Enjoy a day of eclectic gardens by the sea. 10 people are showing off their gardens, but others, marked with yellow balloons, are there to admire from the street.

Whitstable Gardens, Whitstable

Sun 10 Jun

The White Cliffs of Dover - White Cliffs guided walk

Join our knowledgeable guide on a gentle walk to South Foreland Lighthouse. Enjoy the fantastic views across the channel whilst learning about the varied history of this beautiful place. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome if accompanied by an adult. Dogs on leads welcome.

The White Cliffs of Dover, Langdon Cliffs, Upper Road, Dover,

Sat 9 Jun

Old Bladbean Stud - Open Garden for NGS

5 interlinked gardens all designed and created from scratch by the garden owner on 3 acres of rough grassland between 2003 and 2011.

Old Bladbean Stud, Canterbury

Today, Sun 10 Jun, Sun 24 Jun, Sun 8 Jul, Sun 22 Jul

Mount Ephraim - Open Garden for NGS

Herbaceous border, topiary, daffodils and rhododendrons, rose terraces leading to small lake. Rock garden with pools, water garden, young arboretum. Rose garden with arches and pergola planted to celebrate the Millennium. Magnificent trees. Grass maze. Superb views over fruit farms to Swale estuary.

Mount Ephraim, Faversham

Thu 14 Jun

The Coach House - Open Garden for NGS

The ¾ acre garden has views over surrounding fruit producing farmland. Sloping terraced site, and island beds with yr-round interest, a pond room, herbaceous borders containing bulbs, shrubs, perennials, and a tropical bed. The different areas are connected by flowing curved paths.

The Coach House, Faversham

Today and Mon 28 May

Elham SUMMER Food & Craft Festival

Our historic Square and Norman Church create the perfect setting for our lively Summer market, which we share this year with Father’s Day and Elham Open Gardens weekend so there’s lots to celebrate and enjoy. Our Church bellringers will open the market and then offer tours of the Church tower.

THE VILLAGE SQUARE

Sun 17 Jun

Elham Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Elham has a thriving community of amateur gardeners, many of whom will open their gardens in this idyllic setting. The wide range of styles of garden are all within easy walking distance of each other and owners will be on hand to ensure you make the most of your visit.

Elham Gardens, Elham

Sat 16 Jun

Elham Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Elham has a thriving community of amateur gardeners, many of whom will open their gardens in this idyllic setting. The wide range of styles of garden are all within easy walking distance of each other and owners will be on hand to ensure you make the most of your visit.

Elham Gardens, Elham

Sun 17 Jun

Lord Whisky Dog & Owners Fun Day

Boot Fair from 8am (cars £7 / vans £10) Entertainment from 11am: Southern Golden Retrievers ~ Swalecliffe & District Dog Training Society ~ Samphire Dog Training Companion Dog Show with Pedigree & Fun Classes. Entries from 12noon, judging from 2pm.

Park House Animal Sanctuary, Stelling Minnis, Nr Canterbury

Sat 2 Jun

Faversham Open Gardens and Garden Market Day

30+ public and private gardens open throughout the historic market town of Faversham along with a specialist garden market in the Market Place

Sun 24 Jun

Faversham Artisan Crafts Vintage & Gift Fair

Artisan Crafts Vintage & Gift Fair

The Alexander Centre,15 Preston Street, Faversham

Sat 16 Jun

Godmersham Park - Open Garden for NGS

24 acres of restored wilderness and formal gardens set around C18 mansion (not open). Topiary, rose garden, herbaceous borders, walled kitchen garden and recently restored Italian garden. Superb daffodils in spring and roses in June. Historical association with Jane Austen. Also visit the Heritage Centre.

Godmersham Park, Godmersham

Sun 3 Jun

Flower Festival

This flower festival in the panoramic Stour river valley should prove a hit with all the family. The village is buzzing with inventive ideas for floral arrangements on the theme of cinema and it will be all hands to the pump with refreshments, stalls, competitions and children’s activities as well.

Godmersham Church, Church Lane, Godmersham

Sat 16 Jun

Linocut printing workshop

This is potato printing for grown-ups! In this workshop you’ll learn how to create a linocut to produce a repeat pattern or a one-off motif onto fabric or paper. Experiment with overlays in different colours and at the end of the workshop take your stamps home to use again and again.

House of the Crafty Fox 104 West Street Faversham

Tue 12 Jun

Denne Manor Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Denne Manor House & Barn is a 15th & 17th Century farm house & restored barn. It is set in approx 10 acres of parkland with 2 Rare Breed Sheep paddocks. The Manor Gardens are intricate and at the front have a Kentish apple tree designed Buxus topary miniature maze.

Denne Manor Farm, Canterbury

Today

Faversham Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

3 distinctive walled gardens in historic Faversham. Start at 54 Athelstan Road. Newly planted on a neglected site, the garden mirrors the angular 1922 house. Ornamental vegetable beds take centre stage.

Faversham Gardens, Faversham

Sat 2 Jun

Copton Ash - Open Garden for NGS

Garden grown out of a love and fascination with plants. Contains very wide collection incl many rarities and newly introduced species raised from wild seed. Special interest in woodland flowers, snowdrops and hellebores with flowering trees and shrubs of spring.

Copton Ash, Faversham

Today

Strawberry Fair

Strawberry Fair – 10th June 2018 Come celebrate the first blush of summer at Brogdale with a quintessentially English Strawberry Fair. Set your taste buds off with rare and heritage strawberries, best enjoyed with plenty of cream and a glass of pimms.

Brogdale Collections Brogdale Farm Brogdale Road Faversham Kent ME138XZ

Sun 10 Jun

David Baddiel’s ANiMALCOLM

Malcolm doesn’t like animals, which is a problem because his family love them. Their house is full of pets. After a bizarre school trip unlike any other, Malcolm begins to understand animals more deeply than anyone. But will he end up the same as before? Because sometimes the hardest thing to be is…you.

The Quarterhouse

Sun 24 Jun

Things to do in Margate