An ideal opportunity to look for Christmas gifts as well as cards, calendars, and diaries. A wonderful diverse range of presents including crafts,..... more >

Charter Hall, Chessenden Lane, Smarden TN27 8NF

Sat 26 Oct 24

October Half Term Trail: Ghosts at the Mote

Can you find the naughty ghosts hidden around the garden? Come to Ightham Mote this October Half-term for a Halloween adventure with a spooky..... more >

Ightham Mote - National Trust Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks TN15 0NT

Sat 26 Oct 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Kent

Bexual Healing

Fearlessly funny, gorgeously unhinged and imaginative...” - Funny Women Bex Turner BEXUAL HEALING It’s a pun, although some of the..... more >

The Alexander Centre: Sidney Room Faversham ME13 8NZ

Sat 26 Oct 24

Mid-Kent Astronomical Society - Simon Dawes

The Exoclcok Project. Once considered an impossible task for amateur astronomers, it is now feasible to not only detect planets around other stars,..... more >

Bredhurst Village Hall Hurstwood Road ME7 3JZ

Fri 25 Oct 24

Owl Walk at Bore Place

Are owls as wise as their reputation suggests and why is it that they hoot and screech as much as they do at this time of year?... more >

Bore Place Bore Place Road Chiddingstone TN8 7AR

Thu 24 Oct 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 20 Oct 24

Yoghurt Making Workshop at Bore Place

During this workshop you will not only learn to make yoghurt using a starter culture but also learn how to develop your own starter culture... more >

Bore Place Bore Place Road Chiddingstone TN8 7AR

Sun 20 Oct 24

Autumn Foraging Walk at Bore Place

Dig out your walking boots for a guided walk around Bore Place, learning to spot edible wild plants and tasting as you go - we'll be looking... more >

Bore Place Bore Place Road Chiddingstone TN8 7AR

Sat 19 Oct 24

Bexley Mum2mum Nearly New Market 19th October 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, Welling DA16 2PG

Sat 19 Oct 24

October Half Term Trail: Jock's Pumpkin Party

Chartwell - Jock's pumpkin party trail Everyone is invited to Jock’s pumpkin party at Chartwell this October half term... more >

Chartwell - National Trust Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent TN16 1PS

Sat 19 Oct 24

The Ugly Duckling - The Perfect Family Ballet

An engaging tale of love and acceptance Feeling different, teased by his friends and not accepted by his family, the Ugly Duckling is sad and... more >

The Stag Theatre London Road Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ

Sat 19 Oct 24

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 18 Oct 24

Walk Right Back

After phenomenal sell out tours, Walk Right Back is... BACK! From the Producers of That'll Be The Day, the show tells the story of the most..... more >

Central Theatre, Chatham ME4 4AS

Thu 17 Oct 24

Moving Forward

Join us at House in the Basement for empowering sessions, offering opportunities for young people who are Not in Education, Employment or... more >

House in the Basement Youth Cafe, In the Basement of the Stag Community Arts Center TN13 1ZZ

Tue 15 Oct 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 13 Oct 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

Sun 13 Oct 24

Poor Things

The incredible tale about the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr... more >

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

Sat 12 Oct 24

Austin Counties Car Rally at Tenterden Station

We are delighted to welcome back the Austin Counties Car Rally 2024! A wide variety of these amazing classic cars will be parked across the..... more >

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

Sat 12 Oct 24

Firekettle Events Antiques & Collectables Fair

Visiting Antiques & Collectables Fairs is just like life in some ways; to coin a famous phrase, “just like a box of chocolates – you never know what... more >

Coolings Nurseries, The Gardener’s Garden Centre, Rushmore Hill, Knockholt TN14 7NN

Sat 12 Oct 24

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 >

Holy Family Church Hall, Bicknor Road, Maidstone ME15 9PS

Sat 12 Oct 24

Westwood Cross Jewellery Brand Celebrates 10 Years with Charity

The Westwood Cross branch of popular jewellery brand, H. Samuel, is celebrating 10 years of dedicated fundraising for Young Lives vs Cancer, with its..... more >

23 Margate Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 2BF

Sat 12 Oct 24

Bromley Mum2mum Market

The Bromley Mum2mum Market event is returning this Saturday for another MEGA PRELOVED SALE! Come along and make HUGE savings browsing and shopping..... more >

Coopers school, Hawkwood Lane BR7 5PS

Sat 12 Oct 24

Association of Bexley Charities '78 Autumn Fair

The Association of Bexley Charities ’78 will hold its Grand Autumn Fair at the United Reformed Church, Geddes Place, Bexleyheath DA6 7DJ (near the... more >

United Reformed Church Geddes Place Bexleyheath DA6 7DJ

Sat 12 Oct 24

Mid-Kent Astronomical Society - Will Joyce

The Origins of the Moon, Lunar exploration is once again at the forefront of space exploration, but many questions about the Moon remain unresolved... more >

Bredhurst Village Hall Hurstwood Road ME7 3JZ

Fri 11 Oct 24

Emmetts Garden Fungi Festival

Escape into a fungi fairy tale with expert talks, workshops, family events and more at the Emmetts Garden Fungi Festival... more >

Emmetts Garden - National Trust Ide Hill, Sevenoaks TN14 6BA

Fri 11 Oct 24

The Fidelio Trio

Faure - Piano Trio in D Minor Op.120 Morgan Hayes – ‘Trans-Pose’ (world premiere) David Gompper – ‘Stella Caeli’ Schubert - Piano Trio No... more >

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

Thu 10 Oct 24

Ashford care home launches food bank drop-off point

A care home in Ashford has partnered with a local food bank to launch a new drop-off point for unwanted items... more >

Kennington Rd, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0YS

Thu 10 Oct 24

Planting and Afternoon Tea: Autumn Edition

Dobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand new autumn edition of its hands-on planting experience, combined with a tasty Afternoon Tea... more >

Eureka Leisure Park, Rutherford Rd, Ashford TN25 4BN

Tue 8 Oct 24

Planting and Afternoon Tea: Autumn Edition

Dobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand new autumn edition of its hands-on planting experience, combined with a tasty Afternoon Tea... more >

Courteney Road, Gillingham ME8 0FB

Tue 8 Oct 24

Moonlit Memories Walk

Walk in memory of a loved one This year create new memories with friends and family by lighting up the night sky on a 5 mile charity walk in support... more >

Cobtree Manor Park, Forstal Rd, Aylesford ME20 7AG

Sat 5 Oct 24

Staplehurst Photographic Society's Annual Exhibition

Please come to our annual exhibition on Saturday 5th October from 10am until 4pm at Margaret Howard Hall, Chapel Lane, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0AH... more >

Margaret Howard Hall, Chapel Road, Staplehurst TN12 0AH

Sat 5 Oct 24

Screen @ The Avenue 'The Fall Guy' (12A)

He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of... more >

Avenue Theatre Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne ME10 4DN

Fri 4 Oct 24

Tony Stockwell - Psychic Medium

The popular star of TV’s 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell demonstrates his belief that those who... more >

The Mick Jaggar Centre DA1 2JZ

Tue 1 Oct 24

Farmboys country bootsales

Farmboys country bootsale events. weekly on Sundays and bank holiday mondays. very busy established sale , large site big car parks, toilets,..... more >

Pepper hill field New barn road DA13 9PA

Sun 29 Sep 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

Lucky Pigeons

Offering a high-flying, high-energy venture for the whole family, beloved circus company Brainfools are adorning their colourful wings and taking... more >

137 London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells TN4 0NA

Sat 28 Sep 24

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 24

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 24

Faversham Fringe presents: Bexual Healing

This is a character comedy in which the awkward sex symbol Maybe West shares her anecdotes with awkward characters... more >

The Alexander Centre: Sidney Room Faversham ME13 8NZ

Thu 26 Sep 24

Knole U3A Open Afternoon - 23rd September

A Warm Welcome! Are you no longer in full-time employment and looking for interesting and stimulating daytime activities in the company of others?... more >

Bat and Ball Community Hall TN14 5DN

Mon 23 Sep 24

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 24

Stationary Engines Rally

Stationary Engines Rally Tenterden Town Station, Kent & East Sussex Railway Sunday 22nd September 2024 11.30am - 4... more >

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

Sun 22 Sep 24

Woof Walkies Sandwich, Kent

Join us for the first WOOF WALKIES in Sandwich! We're thrilled to announce the first-ever WOOF WALKIES in Sandwich, brought to you by..... more >

The Quay, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9EN

Sun 22 Sep 24

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 24

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 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 21 Sep 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!