A tabletop gaming convention for all the family! Featuring over 15 large display games, trade stands, participation areas, and our famous Flea Market..... more >

Medway Park, Mill Road, Gillingham, Kent ME7 1HF

Sat 8 Jun 24

Hospice in the Weald - Open Garden for NGS

The Hospice is surrounded by a beautiful garden. The garden has recently undergone a few changes inc the waterfall area which has been completely..... more >

Hospice in the Weald, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4TA

Sat 8 Jun 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Kent

Ightham Mote - Open Garden for NGS

Lovely 14 acre garden surrounding a picturesque medieval moated manor house c1320, open for NGS since 1927... more >

Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks TN15 0NT

Sat 8 Jun 24

Highbury Hall Craft Market

Local Arts, Crafts and Produce in a Community Hall in the centre of town. All stallholders are local people with a wide range of talents on show,..... more >

Highbury Hall Highbury Lane Tenterden TN30 6LE

Sat 8 Jun 24

Screen @ The Avenue - Oppenheimer (15)

The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. Director: Christopher Nolan... more >

Avenue Theatre Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne ME10 4DN

Fri 7 Jun 24

Allington Community Market

Wonderful pop up tearoom and lovely stalls to browse. Do come along for coffee and cake, a light lunch, beautiful cards, local produce, plastic free..... more >

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

Fri 7 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Ashford Rock Choir

If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Ashford Rock Choir... more >

Willesborough Junior School, Highfield Road, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0JU

Thu 6 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

Wealden Times Midsummer Fair

There’s no better way to enjoy the Summer than a day out at Hole Park! Returning on 6th - 8th June 2024, the Midsummer Fair will have over 250..... more >

Hole Park Estate, Benenden Road, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 4JA

Thu 6 Jun 24

The Wedding Singer

The Musical Comedy The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just... more >

The Central Theatre, 170 High St, Chatham ME4 4AS

Thu 6 Jun 24

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 6 Jun 24

Let there be light

Let there be light – Kent care homes invite local community to honour D-Day Five care homes across Kent are opening their doors to the community... more >

Kent BR6 7FB

Thu 6 Jun 24

Join our choir in Sevenoaks for a FREE taster session

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Sevenoaks Rock Choir... more >

Vine Baptist Church, Park Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 3UP

Tue 4 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

West Malling Early Summer Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

West Malling is an attractive small market town with some fine buildings. Enjoy six lovely gardens that are entirely different from each other and..... more >

West Malling Early Summer Gardens, West Malling ME19 6LW

Sun 2 Jun 24

Tunbridge Wells Artisan Crafts and Gift Market

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

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

Sun 2 Jun 24

Belmont - Open Garden for NGS

Belmont House is surrounded by large formal lawns that are landscaped with fine specimen trees, a pinetum and a walled garden containing long... more >

Belmont, Faversham ME13 0HH

Sun 2 Jun 24

The Mount - Open Garden for NGS

Two acres surround the house. To the north is a renovated walled kitchen garden with trained fruit trees, roses, raised veg beds as well as a..... more >

The Mount, Rochester ME3 8BL

Sat 1 Jun 24

Postling Gardens Extravaganza.

Postling is a village and civil parish situated near the Roman road of Stone Street, about 17 miles south of Canterbury, Kent, in South East England... more >

Postling Village Ct21 4ET CT21 4EX

Sat 1 Jun 24

Paranormal & Psychic Event with Celebrity Psychic Marcus Starr

Step into the extraordinary as Marcus takes the stage, conducting captivating Paranormal Investigations and channeling messages from the spirit world... more >

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, Hollingbourne, Maidstone, Kent ME17 1RE

Fri 31 May 24

Mid-Kent Astronomical Society

Carys Herbert - Hunting Outbursting Young Stars citizen science project The Hunting Out bursting Young Stars (HOYS) citizen science project collects... more >

Bredhurst Village Hall Hurstwood Road ME7 3JZ

Fri 31 May 24

Bee Safari

Bee safari walk – Bee hive learning lab – Bee crafts – Mini wildflower souvenir We’re going on a Bee Safari Hunt!... more >

Brogdale Collections, Brogdale Road, Faversham ME13 8XZ

Tue 28 May 24

One Day Art Sale

One Day Art Sale, original paintings, craft items and wood carvings all sold at very reasonable prices, created by local Artists, Refreshments by... more >

St Marys Bay Village Hall, Jefferstone Lane, St Marys Bay TN29 0SW

Mon 27 May 24

Falconhurst - Open Garden for NGS

4 acre garden with fabulous views devised and cared for by the same family for 170 yrs. Deep mixed borders with old roses, peonies, shrubs and a wide..... more >

Falconhurst, Edenbridge TN8 5NR

Mon 27 May 24

The British Country Show Kent

Come along to The British Country Show Kent on the 26th & 27th May at Wings of The Morning Field, Wrotham... more >

Wings of the morning field TN15 7SA

Sun 26 May 24

Opera: Puccini's La Bohème

Puccini's La Bohème, meaning The Bohemia, is an operatic portrait of bohemian life and love in Paris during the 19th century. more >

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

Sun 26 May 24

Old Bladbean Stud - Open Garden for NGS

Romantic walled rose garden with 90+ old fashioned rose varieties, tranquil yellow and white garden, square garden with a tapestry of self sowing... more >

Old Bladbean Stud, Canterbury CT4 6NA

Sun 26 May 24

Windy Ridge - Open Garden for NGS

Well established series of separate areas in acre plot developed since 2008. Shrubs, herbaceous borders, lawns, pergola with wisteria, trees in..... more >

Windy Ridge, Dover CT15 5EH

Sun 26 May 24

The Queen's Joust at Leeds Castle

Visit Leeds Castle over the late May bank holiday for an exciting weekend of exhilarating displays of combat and action, elegant and unusual... more >

Leeds Castle, Broomfield ME17 1PL

Sat 25 May 24

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 25 May 24

A Night at the Opera - London Concertante

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA By Candlelight LONDON CONCERTANTE Claire Wild - Soprano Rebecca Afonwy-Jones - Mezzo Soprano Dominik Felix -... more >

Centenary Hall, Hemsted Park, Benenden School, Cranbrook TN17 4AA

Sat 25 May 24

BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market 25th May 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 25 May 24

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 TN9 1BG

Sat 25 May 24

Huge Three-Day Celebrity Chef Food Festival to Launch at Bluewater

Bluewater is set to host its first ever food and drink festival over the late May Bank Holiday weekend, in partnership with Scrumptious Food... more >

Bluewater Shopping Centre, Greenhithe, Kent DA9 9ST

Sat 25 May 24

The Queen's Joust

Join Leeds Castle for a bank holiday of exhilarating displays of combat and action, elegant and unusual equestrian, and medieval living and... more >

Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL

Sat 25 May 24

One Life

The story of Sir Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued Jewish children... more >

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

Sat 25 May 24

Paris 1924

To mark this summer's Paris Olympics, Temenos Chamber Choir, conducted by Patrick Craig, presents a concert of French sacred music written by... more >

St Luke’s Church, Eardley Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1XT

Sat 25 May 24

Full Celebrity Line-up Announced For Three-Day Food Festival

The full line-up of chefs and bakers for the Scrumptious Bluewater Food Festival’s ‘Big Cookery Stage’ have been announced, as the link for ticket... more >

Bluewater Shopping Centre, Bluewater Parkway DA9 9ST

Sat 25 May 24

Bat Walk at Bore Place

A nocturnal quest to see bats and their amazing aerial acrobatics and other night time animals. After a short introduction about these fascinating..... more >

Bore Place Bore Place Road Chiddingstone TN8 7AR

Fri 24 May 24

Charity Fundraising Movie Quiz

Hi Kent is a charity supporting the D/deaf and people living with hearing loss, across the whole of Kent... more >

The Ashford Cinema, Elwick Road TN23 1AE

Fri 24 May 24

FREE taster session with the Royal Tunbridge Wells Rock Choir

If you are wanting to find a choir you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Rock Choir. Your friendly local Royal Tunbridge Wells choir..... more >

The Camden Centre, Market Square, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 2SW

Wed 22 May 24

More Rock Choirs

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 22 May 24

Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society meeting

AGM and member's night (Following Society business, members are invited to give short talks) more >

The Quaker Meeting House, Albert Road, Ashford TN24 8NY

Mon 20 May 24

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 19 May 24

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest returns to the West End. A brand-new musical comedy is created live in front of your very eyes..... more >

The Benenden Theatre, Hemsted Park, Benenden School, Cranbrook TN17 4AA

Sun 19 May 24

Cambridge Renaissance Voices

Music by Palestrina and Tallis to celebrate the season of Whitsun, under the direction of Rupert Preston Bell more >

Church of King Charles the Martyr, London Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1YX

Sun 19 May 24

St Clere - Open Garden for NGS

4 acre garden, full of interest. Formal terraces surrounding C17 mansion (not open), with beautiful views of the Kent countryside... more >

St Clere, Sevenoaks TN15 6NL

Sun 19 May 24

Bilting House - Open Garden for NGS

6 acre garden with ha-ha set in beautiful part of Stour Valley. Wide variety of rhododendrons, azaleas and ornamental shrubs... more >

Bilting House, nr Ashford TN25 4HA

Sun 19 May 24

Association of Bexley Charities '78 Grand Spring Fair

The Association of Bexley Charities ’78 is holding a Grand Spring Fair at the Falconwood Community Centre, Falconwood Parade, The Green, Welling DA16... more >

Falconwood Community Centre 32 Falconwood Parade DA16 2PG

Sat 18 May 24

Beech Court Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Beech Court Gardens are well established, planted in the 1930s. Exceptional collection of Acers and Rhododendron, along with numerous firs, oaks and..... more >

Beech Court Gardens, Ashford TN25 4DJ

Sat 18 May 24

Little Gables - Open Garden for NGS

½ acre plant lover's garden extensively planted with a wide range of trees, shrubs, perennials etc, inc many rare varieties in the middle of... more >

Little Gables, Westerham TN16 1HA

Sat 18 May 24

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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!