The group comprises of 4 very different gardens which are close to each other. 2 are new to the NGS. They are a delightful artists gravel garden..... more >

Tankerton Gardens, Tankerton CT5 2EP

Sat 18 May 24

Brands Hatch Inflatable 5km

Get ready to bounce your way through The World's BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!... more >

Brands Hatch Circuit, Fawkhan, Longfield. DA3 8NG

Sat 18 May 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Kent

Chris Field as Elvis on Tour

Local Kent Elvis Impersonator Chris Field returns to The Avenue Theatre with his sincere tribute to the King of Rock and Roll... more >

Avenue Theatre Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne ME10 4DN

Sat 18 May 24

Craft Beer Folk - Dartford Beer Festival

An outdoor beer festival bringing the best craft beers to Dartford along with live music, and street food. more >

Outdoor Theatre, Central Park, Dartford DA1 1DJ

Fri 17 May 24

Squerryes Court - Open Garden for NGS

15 acres of garden, lake and woodland surrounding beautiful C17 manor house (not open). Lovely throughout the seasons from the spring bulbs to..... more >

Squerryes Court, Westerham TN16 1SJ

Fri 17 May 24

Contemporary Spring Craft Fair

Craft In Focus is staging a Contemporary Craft Fair at Hever Castle from 16-19 May. With around 140 exhibitors showing and selling their unique work..... more >

Hever Castle TN8 7NG

Thu 16 May 24

Hole Park - Open Garden for NGS

Hole Park is proud to stand amongst the group of gardens which first opened in 1927 soon after it was laid out by my great grandfather... more >

Hole Park, Cranbrook TN17 4JB

Wed 15 May 24

Great Maytham Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Lutyens designed gardens famous for having inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett to write The Secret Garden (pre Lutyens)... more >

Great Maytham Hall, Tenterden TN17 4NE

Wed 15 May 24

43 The Ridings - Open Garden for NGS

Featured on Gardeners' World June 2021. Winner of Kent Life amateur gardener of the year 2018. Delightful small garden brimming with..... more >

43 The Ridings, Whitstable CT5 3QE

Sun 12 May 24

Branch Meeting - Sunday 12 May 2024

This is the scheduled date for the bi-monthly meeting of the Grenadier Guards Association - Kent Branch... more >

Upstairs Function Room Hythe Sports & Social Club (formerly known as the RBL Club) 2 St. Leonards Road Hythe CT21 6EN

Sun 12 May 24

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 12 May 24

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

Sun 12 May 24

Stonewall Park - Open Garden for NGS

Vast amounts of C19 self-seeded daffodils which lead down to a romantic woodland garden in an historic setting, featuring species such as... more >

Stonewall Park, nr Edenbridge TN8 7DG

Sun 12 May 24

Baby Broadway Family Concerts- SEVENOAKS

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

The Stag (Plaza Suite), London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ

Sun 12 May 24

Emma Johnson and Friends

In this special concert, world class clarinettist, Emma Johnson and her hand picked Orchestra for the Environment, perform the Mozart... more >

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

Sun 12 May 24

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 12 May 24

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

Sat 11 May 24

The Maidstone Singers and Front Room 'In Harmony'

The Maidstone Singers join the Front Room singers for a pleasant evening of choral music 'In Harmony'. more >

St James the Great Church, Church Walk, East Malling ME19 6AG

Sat 11 May 24

Ightham Mote - Great British Dog Walk

Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks 11 May 2024 Sign up to The Great British Dog Walk on 11 May 2024 and join hundreds of others on a sponsored walk to... more >

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

Sat 11 May 24

High Frequency Ascension Course

Another chance to attend this incredible new workshop levels 1 & 2 *Improve your memory *Raise Your energy *Enhance your power!... more >

Shakra Centre Canterbury Road TN27 0EY

Sat 11 May 24

The Miracle Club (2023)

There's just one dream for the women of Ballygar to taste freedom: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes. more >

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

Sat 11 May 24

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 11 May 24

Introduction to Beekeeping

If you’re considering starting up a hive or you’re just curious about honey bees and what’s involved with keeping them, this informal course provides... more >

Bore Place Bore Place Road Chiddingstone TN8 7AR

Sat 11 May 24

Oak Cottage and Swallowfields Nursery - Open Garden for NGS

Get off the beaten track and discover this beautiful ½ acre cottage garden in the heart of the Kent countryside... more >

Oak Cottage and Swallowfields Nursery, Ashford TN25 5JT

Fri 10 May 24

Mid-Kent Astronomical Society

Nik Szymanek - Adventures with Robotic Imaging With the many recent developments in this field Nik will enlighten us and illustrate his talk with... more >

Bredhurst Village Hall Hurstwood Road ME7 3JZ

Fri 10 May 24

Phantasie: English works for piano trio

Ensemble Kopernikus present a wonderful English programme featuring music by Holst, Delius, Ireland and the little-known Kentish composer Percy... more >

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

Fri 10 May 24

HiJINKS & CAVIAR - Fluffy Top Productions

HiJINKS & CAVIAR is a comedy, murder mystery musical from the writing duo Moody & Moody. Set in 1930’s England, to a big-band style original score,..... more >

Avenue Theatre Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne ME10 4DN

Thu 9 May 24

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Beautiful hillside garden, privately owned by the Rogers family since 1840. Spectacular rhododendrons, azaleas and fine specimen trees... more >

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks TN15 0RR

Thu 9 May 24

FREE taster session with the Sittingbourne Rock Choir

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

The Woodstock Club, Broadoak Road, Sittingbourne ME9 8AG

Wed 8 May 24

More Rock Choirs

The Old Rectory, Otterden - Open Garden for NGS

4 acre woodland garden with numerous large Rhododendrons and Camellias, mass of spring bulbs with a formal rose garden, cutting garden and large... more >

The Old Rectory, Otterden, Faversham ME13 0BY

Wed 8 May 24

Open Day at Sevenoaks Bowling Club

Come and try lawn bowls at Sevenoaks Bowling Club Open to all - please wear flat shoes and comfortable clothing - we will supply the rest! more >

Sevenoaks Bowling Club Hollybush Close Sevenoaks TN13 3UX

Mon 6 May 24

Copton Ash - Open Garden for NGS

Garden grown out of a love and fascination with plants. Contains wide collection inc many rarities and newly introduced species raised from wild..... more >

Copton Ash, Faversham ME13 8XW

Mon 6 May 24

Farmboys Country bootsale

Farmboys Country bootsale bank holiday Monday bootsale very busy 1000s bargains more >

Fox hounds lane southfleet Southfleet DA13 9LH

Mon 6 May 24

Join our choir in Canterbury for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Canterbury Rock Choir is led by Kent based musician and..... more >

Chartham Village Hall, Station Road, Canterbury CT4 7JA

Mon 6 May 24

More Rock Choirs

Join our choir in Canterbury for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Canterbury Rock Choir is led by Kent based musician and..... more >

Chartham Village Hall, Station Road, Canterbury CT4 7JA

Mon 6 May 24

More Rock Choirs

1 Brickwall Cottages - Open Garden for NGS

The garden is a secluded oasis in the centre of the village. It is filled with a wide range of plants, inc many trees, shrubs, perennials and over..... more >

1 Brickwall Cottages, Cranbrook TN17 2DH

Sun 5 May 24

Frith Old Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS

An eclectic collection of plants growing together as if in the wild, developed over nearly 50 years. Several hundred interesting (and some very..... more >

Frith Old Farmhouse, Faversham ME13 0DD

Sun 5 May 24

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

Sun 5 May 24

Ash Art Exhibition & Sale 2024

The Friends of St. Nicholas Church, Ash are holding their 20th Annual Art Exhibition & Sale in the Church over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend... more >

St Nicholas Church, The Street, Ash (near Sandwich), Canterbury CT3 2EW

Sat 4 May 24

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 4 May 24

Bowjangles: Dracula in Space

BOWJANGLES PRESENTS: DRACULA IN SPACE Forget everything you think you know about string quartets, Bowjangles are an irreverent, anarchic group of... more >

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

Sat 4 May 24

No Loose Ends - Purple Dreams Productions

Spencer is enjoying his week off work until Anita announces that her flamboyant brother is coming to stay... more >

Avenue Theatre Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne ME10 4DN

Sat 4 May 24

Star Wars Themed Day at the KESR

May the Fourth be with you Join us as we celebrate Star Wars Dress as your favourite Character and enjoy a trip back in time on one of our Heritage... more >

Kent & East Sussex Railway Tenterden Town Station Station Road Tenterden TN30 6HE

Sat 4 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >

Oakley Road, Keston Mark, Bromley BR2 8HD

Sat 4 May 24

The Weald of Kent Country Craft Show

The Weald of Kent Country Craft Show returns in grand style for its 40th show promising a delightful bank holiday weekend filled with artisan... more >

Penshurst Place, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 8DG

Sat 4 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >

Eureka Leisure Park, Rutherford Rd, Ashford TN25 4BN

Sat 4 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >

Courteney Road, Gillingham ME8 0FB

Sat 4 May 24

Screen @ The Avenue 'The Color Purple' (12A)

A woman faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood... more >

Avenue Theatre Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne ME10 4DN

Fri 3 May 24

The Scummy Mummies: GREATEST HITS

Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate ten years of scumminess! For a decade now, the Scummy Mummies have been touring their hit comedy show to..... more >

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

Fri 3 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!