Dobbies is kicking off the new year by inviting gardeners across the country to join its free Grow How session, learning some top tips on cultivating... more >

Eureka Leisure Park, Rutherford Rd, Ashford TN25 4BN

Sat 6 Jan 24

Learn how to grow your own microgreens with Dobbies

Dobbies is kicking off the new year by inviting gardeners across the country to join its free Grow How session, learning some top tips on cultivating... more >

Oakley Road, Keston Mark, Bromley BR2 8HD

Sat 6 Jan 24

Stagecoach Performing Arts, Tonbridge

Performing arts classes for children age 4 to Adults! more >

Weald of Kent Grammar School, Tonbridge TN9 2JP

Sat 6 Jan 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Kent

Au Revoir les Enfants (1987)

A French boarding school run by priests seems to be a haven from World War II until a new student arrives... more >

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

Sat 6 Jan 24

Screen @ The Avenue 'A Haunting in Venice' (12A)

In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a seance... more >

Avenue Theatre Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne ME10 4DN

Fri 5 Jan 24

Charity Christmas tree recycling

The Fifth Trust charity is holding a Christmas tree recycling scheme throughout January. For a minimum donation of £5 to The Fifth Trust, you can..... more >

Vineyard Garden Centre, Elham Valley Vineyard, Barham, Canterbury CT4 6LN

Tue 2 Jan 24

Maidstone & Midkent Model Railway Exhibition

Model train layouts and trade stands more >

LOCK MEADOW MARKET HALL BARKER ROAD MAIDSTONE ME16 8LW

Fri 29 Dec 23

Past Lives (2023)

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea... more >

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

Sat 23 Dec 23

Yule Winter Solstice Celebration Evening

Wednesday 21st December 7pm-9pm £15 per person Must be pre paid as limited spaces A tradition we had kept at the centre every year since we opened... more >

Shakra Centre, Canterbury Road, Charing Canterbury Road TN27 0EY

Thu 21 Dec 23

Step Into Christmas - A Christmas Concert & Carol Sing-Along

Step into Christmas with an evening of festive cheer - live musical entertainment from a host of local performers... more >

Avenue Theatre Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne ME10 4DN

Mon 18 Dec 23

Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society meeting

The Hooden Horse Speaker: James Frost (Lecturer in Performing Arts at Canterbury Christ Church University) more >

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

Mon 18 Dec 23

Connecting with Angels

Its back! The Original and the Best.. Now in its 16th consecutive year! A wonderful way to find magic at Christmas for adults!... more >

Shakra Centre, Canterbury Road, Charing Canterbury Road TN27 0EY

Sun 17 Dec 23

Carols by Candlelight: A Yuletide Concert

To quote the 14th century words set by Benjamin Britten ‘Wolcum Yole’! The South London Singers under conductor Nicholas Wibberley with accompanist..... more >

Christ Church, Fairfield Road, Beckenham BR3 3LE

Sat 16 Dec 23

Merry Little Christmas Party

We are excited to launch our first Merry Little Christmas Party with Santa and his elves. This VIP Christmas experience will create magical memories..... more >

The Village Hotel Maidstone, Forstal Rd ME14 3AQ

Sat 16 Dec 23

Thanet Festival Choir & Orchestra present Handel 'Messiah' Part One

We can’t think of a better way of celebrating Christmas than by performing Part One, sometimes called ‘the Christmas Portion’, of Handel’s wonderful... more >

Holy Trinity Church, Nelson Place, Broadstairs CT10 1HQ

Sat 16 Dec 23

'The Ice Queen, a frozen tale' Edge Studios

The students of Edge Studios present their end of term show. When Queen Elsa’s hidden powers plunge the land of Arendelle into an eternal winter,..... more >

Avenue Theatre Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne ME10 4DN

Sat 16 Dec 23

Christmas at Lower Grange Farm

Join us at Lower Grange Farm for a special festive event. Enjoy mulled wine and mince pies, browse the 40+ stalls and support our fundraising... more >

Kent Scouts Activity Centre, Grange Lane, Sandling, Maidstone ME14 3DA

Sat 16 Dec 23

Christmas with the Len Phillips Swing Orchestra

Nothing says Christmas like Bing Crosby, Michael Bublé and the classic sound of a big band. This year, the Len Phillips Swing Orchestra is back..... more >

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

Fri 15 Dec 23

Christmas pop-up shop

Take this rare opportunity to visit a strictly trade only nursery and growers to the Chelsea Flower Show... more >

How Green Nursery TN8 7PS

Mon 11 Dec 23

Light Up A Life Remembrance Service

We invite you to join us for a service of remembrance and reflection, to light a candle and dedicate a star in memory of your loved ones at The... more >

The Friars Aylesford Priory, Aylesford ME20 7BX

Sun 10 Dec 23

Christmas Yule Tide with A Survivor's Story

??Jump Into Christmas With A Survivor's Story ?? ??In Aid Of Supporting Survivor's of Domestic Abuse ??... more >

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel Hollingbourne, Maidstone ME17 1RE

Sun 10 Dec 23

Manon des Sources (1986)

A beautiful but shy shepherdess plots vengeance on the men whose greedy conspiracy to acquire her father's land caused his death years earlier... more >

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

Sat 9 Dec 23

Beauty and The Beast - Dartford Family Pantomime

Book today for this Beauty of a panto! Soap star, actress and singer Shona McGarty leads the cast of the Orchard Theatre’s spectacular and..... more >

Orchard West Theatre, 20-54 Hythe Street, Dartford DA1 1BX

Sat 9 Dec 23

Cinderella Pantomime

A Christmas Pantomime for all the Family. An Amazing West End Theatre Cast. more >

Trinity Theatre, church road,Tunbridge Wells TN1 IJP TN1IJP

Sat 9 Dec 23

The Jazz Sapiens

The Jazz Sapiens Big Band is an exciting new collective made up of London's finest jazz musicians... more >

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

Fri 8 Dec 23

Dick Whittington, The Pantomime Paved With Gold

Burnt Ash Drama Association present 'Dick Whittington' the timeless, classic Christmas spectacular. Fun For All The Family... more >

St Andrew’s Hall, Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Kent BR1 5AF

Fri 8 Dec 23

Smarden Christmas Tree Festival

The old Parish Church will be filled with over 30 Christmas Trees, glittering and sparkling in the winter light. Some will be beautiful... more >

St Michael’s Church, Smarden TN27 8QD

Fri 8 Dec 23

Carol Concert

We have great pleasure in inviting you to join us for our annual Carol Concert on Wednesday 6 December at All Saints Church, Mill Street, Maidstone,... more >

All Saints Church, Mill Street, Maidstone ME15 6YE

Wed 6 Dec 23

Bach to Baby Festive Family Concert in Bromley

Magical music, festive frolics, sparkles and spices, oh my! Grab your friends, harness up your fastest reindeer and meet us at a Bach to Baby..... more >

Bromley URC, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley BR1 1RY

Mon 4 Dec 23

West Malling Christmas Festival

Come to West Malling High Street, which will be completely wrapped in Christmas spirit. Enjoy local music, tasty treats and entertainment on the..... more >

High Street, West Malling ME19 6QR

Sun 3 Dec 23

Charles Dicken's 'A Christmas Carol'

An immersive performance of the classic, heart-warming Yuletide tale of redemption, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol'... more >

59 Preston St, Faversham ME13 8PG

Sun 3 Dec 23

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 3 Dec 23

A Truly Magical Christmas

Our family-favourite Christmas event is back for another magical year. Visit Santa and his cheeky elves in their magical grotto this Christmas for an..... more >

The Rare Breeds Centre Highlands Farm Woodchurch Ashford TN26 3RJ

Sat 2 Dec 23

Christmas craft fair

Our biggest event of the year, the Christmas craft fair, will be held on Saturday 2 December. Visit the Elham Valley Vineyard between 11am-3pm to..... more >

Elham Valley Vineyard Breach, Barham CT4 6LN

Sat 2 Dec 23

Christmas Fayre at The Friars Aylesford

Fantastic weekend of seasonal entertainment; craft and gift stalls; Santa and festive land train. There is something for everyone and this is a great..... more >

The Friars Aylesford Priory ME20 7BX

Sat 2 Dec 23

Dobbies' Grow How session

Help your Poinsettia flourish through the festive period with Dobbies' Grow How session. Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, has announced..... more >

Oakley Road, Keston Mark, Bromley BR2 8HD

Sat 2 Dec 23

Dobbies' Grow How session

Help your Poinsettia flourish through the festive period with Dobbies' Grow How session. Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, has announced..... more >

Courteney Road, Gillingham ME8 0FB

Sat 2 Dec 23

Dobbies' Grow How session

Help your Poinsettia flourish through the festive period with Dobbies' Grow How session. Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, has announced..... more >

Eureka Leisure Park, Rutherford Rd, Ashford TN25 4BN

Sat 2 Dec 23

Screen @ The Avenue 'The Holiday' (12A)

Dumped and depressed, English rose Iris agrees to swap homes with similarly unlucky in love Californian Amanda for a much-needed break... more >

Avenue Theatre Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne ME10 4DN

Fri 1 Dec 23

Santa returns to brand new ‘Believe’ grotto at Bluewater

Bluewater is set to unveil a brand-new enchanting Santa experience this Christmas. Opening on 1st December, Believe at the Kent shopping..... more >

Bluewater Shopping Centre, Greenhithe, Kent DA9 9ST

Fri 1 Dec 23

Dobbies Christmas Shopping Night

Dobbies is celebrating the festive season this November with a Christmas Shopping Night fundraiser in aid of National Charity Partner, Teenage Cancer... more >

Oakley Road, Keston Mark, Bromley BR2 8HD

Thu 30 Nov 23

Join our choir in Deal for a FREE taster session

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The local Deal choir is run by Kent based musician Tony Johnson... more >

St George’s Hall, High Street, Deal CT14 6HP

Tue 28 Nov 23

More Rock Choirs

Vineyard Christmas wreath-making workshop

Embrace the holiday spirit at our Christmas wreath-making workshops hosted in the cosy Vineyard Café at Elham Valley Vineyard... more >

The Fifth Trust Vineyard Café, Elham Vly Rd, Breach, Canterbury CT4 6LN

Tue 28 Nov 23

Join our choir in Deal for a FREE taster session

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The local Deal choir is run by Kent based musician Tony Johnson... more >

St George’s Hall, High Street, Deal CT14 6HP

Tue 28 Nov 23

More Rock Choirs

Join our choir in Deal for a FREE taster session

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The local Deal choir is run by Kent based musician Tony Johnson... more >

St George’s Hall, High Street, Deal CT14 6HP

Tue 28 Nov 23

More Rock Choirs

Join our choir in Deal for a FREE taster session

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The local Deal choir is run by Kent based musician Tony Johnson... more >

St George’s Hall, High Street, Deal CT14 6HP

Tue 28 Nov 23

More Rock Choirs

Join our choir in Deal for a FREE taster session

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The local Deal choir is run by Kent based musician Tony Johnson... more >

St George’s Hall, High Street, Deal CT14 6HP

Tue 28 Nov 23

More Rock Choirs

Join our choir in Deal for a FREE taster session

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The local Deal choir is run by Kent based musician Tony Johnson... more >

St George’s Hall, High Street, Deal CT14 6HP

Tue 28 Nov 23

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Canterbury Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The Canterbury Rock Choir is led by local singing teacher Tony Johnson... more >

The Canterbury Primary School, City View, Franklyn Road, Canterbury CT2 8PT

Mon 27 Nov 23

More Rock Choirs

Blood Donation Session

We are holding an extra blood donation session at Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NZ on Sunday 26th November and have... more >

Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Old Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3NZ

Sun 26 Nov 23

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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!