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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 >
Pluckley Village Hall, 6 Station Road, Pluckley TN27 0QU
Sat 21 Sep 24
Bromley Mum2mum Market
The Bromley Mum2mum Market event is returning for our first sale of the Autumn!
Come along and make HUGE savings shopping from THOUSANDS of nearly..... more >
Hawkwood Lane
Coopers school, Hwkwood Lane BR7 5PS
Sat 21 Sep 24
'Sexy Incontinence' - Cancelled
A light-hearted look at Mental Health, Addiction and the British Education System.
Sharon (Shazza) was a normal 30 something with a good job, great..... more >
Avenue Theatre
Central House
Central Avenue
Sittingbourne ME10 4DN
Sat 21 Sep 24
FREE Heli Fun Day
Our Heli Fun Day is here for 2024!
Get ready for an epic day where you’ll have the chance to meet our lifesaving crew, enjoy looking around our..... more >
The Friars Aylesford Priory Kent ME20 7BX
Sat 21 Sep 24
L'esprit du Jazz
Karen Street's L'esprit du Jazz play music inspired by French swing, Latin and Brazilian alongside original compositions and jazz... more >
Astor Theatre Stanhope Road Deal
Burton On Trent
Derbyshire CT14 6AB
Fri 20 Sep 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
Fri 20 Sep 24
Shine Local Whitstable & Herne Bay for CRUK
Shine local Whitstable and Herne Bay takes place on Friday 20th September 2024 and will see our community come together to light up our streets... more >
Tankerton Bay Sailing Club, Marine Parade, Whitstable CT5 2BG
Fri 20 Sep 24
Penshurst Place & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
11 acres of garden dating back to C14. The garden is divided into a series of rooms by over a mile of yew hedge... more >
Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst TN11 8DG
Wed 18 Sep 24
Canterbury Old Synagogue
Heritage Open Day: A unique, small 19th-century Synagogue, now used by The King’s School as a music centre... more >
The Old Synagogue, 33-34 King Street, Canterbury CT1 2AJ
Sun 15 Sep 24
Upper Deal History Tour
Heritage Open Day: The tour will delve into the history of the area from the 16th century. Upper Deal was the original village of Deal, in the..... more >
St. Leonard’s Church, Rectory Road, Deal CT14 9LU
Sun 15 Sep 24
Ditton Heritage Centre and Victorian Classroom
Heritage Open Day: Ditton Heritage Centre invites you to step back in time to find out more about us and the history of the village of Ditton... more >
Ditton Heritage Centre, New Road, Ditton, Aylesford ME20 6AE
Sun 15 Sep 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 15 Sep 24
Bore Place Food, Farming & Nature Open Day
The Bore Place farm gates are opening for a special open day...
Join us to celebrate local food, and spend an afternoon on the farm... more >
Bore Place,
Bore Place Road,
Chiddingstone, Edenbridge TN8 7AR
Sun 15 Sep 24
Dreamland Heritage Trust Local History Fair & Heritage Tours
Heritage Open Day: The Dreamland Heritage Trust would like to invite you to join us in celebrating the wonderful history and heritage within Kent at... more >
49-51 Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XJ
Sun 15 Sep 24
Paddock Wood Masonic Hall Tours of the Temple
Heritage Open Day: Masonic tours of the temple, museum and library Come along to the Paddock Wood Masonic hall and find out about the history of the... more >
57 Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge TN12 6DJ
Sun 15 Sep 24
Woodbury Park Cemetery - An introduction to a Victorian gem
Heritage Open Day: 2024 is the 175th anniversary year of Woodbury Park so come and learn about the history of the cemetery and those who helped run... more >
Woodbury Park Cemetery, Woodbury Park Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NH
Sun 15 Sep 24
History and Architecture of St Mary's Church, Burham
Heritage Open Day: A 50-minute illustrated talk on the history and architecture of this closed 900 year old church, tracing Roman connections, and... more >
St Mary’s Church, Old Church Road, Burham, Rochester ME1 3XY
Sun 15 Sep 24
Celebrating Spencer Square
Heritage Open Day: The historic Spencer Square will be celebrating its connections with Van Gogh who lived her for a time... more >
Sports Pavilion, Spencer Square, Ramsgate CT11 9LD
Sun 15 Sep 24
Chatham House (351)
Heritage Open Day: Chatham House, 351 Rochester High Street has been the subject of a significant renovation project with Historic England over the... more >
Chatham House, 351 High Street, Rochester ME1 1DA
Sun 15 Sep 24
Catholic Church of St. John the Evangelist
Heritage Open Day: This unusual design in a free version of the Romanesque style has a west front of unusual design which recalls some entertainment... more >
149 St. Richards Road, Deal CT14 9LD
Sat 14 Sep 24
St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, Deal
Heritage Open Day: The church in late Norman style by F A Walters was officially opened on the Feast of St. Thomas of Canterbury in December 1885... more >
Blenheim Road, Deal CT14 7DB
Sat 14 Sep 24
St. Andrew’s Church, Deal
Heritage Open Day: Known as ‘The Boatmen’s Church’, it is built in the Early English style of Kentish ragstone with Caen stone dressings and a... more >
St. Andrew’s Church, West Street, Deal CT14 6DY
Sat 14 Sep 24
Deal Masonic Hall
Heritage Open Day: A rare chance to see inside the world of Freemasonry. The highlight of the building is the symbolic and ornate temple, there is..... more >
Deal Masonic Hall, Sondes Road, Deal CT14 7BW
Sat 14 Sep 24
St. George's Church, Deal
Heritage Open Day: St George’s Church is a Grade II* listed Queen Anne structure. The interior includes the Mayor’s Gallery which retains many of..... more >
St. George’s church, High Street, Deal CT14 6BA
Sat 14 Sep 24
St. Martin's Church, Great Mongeham
Heritage Open Day: This church tucked away from the main road is a 'tour de force' of thirteenth century architecture, north and south... more >
St. Martin’s Church, Northbourne Road, Deal CT14 0HL
Sat 14 Sep 24
St. Nicholas' Church, Sholden
Heritage Open Day: This old church (13th Century) was built as a chapel of ease to Northbourne Church... more >
St. Nicholas Church, London Road, Deal CT14 0AN
Sat 14 Sep 24
Dover Unitarian & Free Christian Church
Heritage Open Day: A tour of the church & grounds explaining its 200 year old history This brick-built octagonal church sitting above York Street was... more >
Adrian Street, Dover CT17 9AT
Sat 14 Sep 24
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church
Heritage Open Day: St Mary's is Dover's civic church. It is a Saxon/Norman foundation largely rebuilt in 1843 with original arches and..... more >
Cannon Street, Dover CT16 1BY
Sat 14 Sep 24
Fort Burgoyne
Heritage Open Day: A rare opportunity to explore Fort Burgoyne and discover more about the site’s history and it’s diverse range of wildlife... more >
Fort Burgoyne, Fort Burgoyne Road, Guston, Dover CT15 5FN
Sat 14 Sep 24
Charlton Church St Peter and St Paul
Heritage Open Day: Celebrating 130 years of Charlton Church, local Charlton history, the Dover-born mountaineer who dared Nanga Parbat and the... more >
St Alphege Road, Charlton, Dover CT16 2PU
Sat 14 Sep 24
Grand Shaft Staircase
Heritage Open Day: The Grand Shaft staircase will be open Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September 2024 for self guided walks up and down the unique and... more >
Grand Shaft, Snargate Street, Dover CT17 9BZ
Sat 14 Sep 24
Dover Baptist Church
Heritage Open Day: Relocating from the Salem Chapel in Biggin Street, this new church was built in 1969 as new home for the congregation The new... more >
Dover Baptist Church, 27-32 Maison Dieu Road, Dover CT16 1RF
Sat 14 Sep 24
Deal Timeball Tower
Heritage Open Day: Discover an iconic Grade II listed building on the seafront, which is a reminder of the importance of the town to the navy in... more >
Timeball Tower, Victoria Parade, Deal CT14 7BP
Sat 14 Sep 24
Wildlife and Country Fair Weekend 2024
Kent & East Sussex Railway Tenterden - Northiam - Bodiam Wildlife and Country Fair Weekend 2024 14th and 15th September 2024, 9.30-17... more >
Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden TN30 6HE
Sat 14 Sep 24
Holy Innocents' Church, Adisham
Heritage Open Day: This Grade 1 listed church was founded c. 624. The present building - flint with stone dressings - dates from 1150 to 1350 - and..... more >
Holy Innocents’ Church, Pond Hill, Adisham CT3 3LH
Sat 14 Sep 24
St Peter’s Methodist Church, Canterbury
Heritage Open Day: Find out about John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, who visited Canterbury some forty times... more >
St Peter’s Methodist Church, St Peter’s Street, Canterbury CT1 2BE
Sat 14 Sep 24
BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market 14th September 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 14 Sep 24
The Pantiles Antiques Market
Around 35 fantastic outdoor pitches bristling with all variety of amazing antiques, vintage and collectable treasures - all at the amazing Pantiles... more >
The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells. Kent. TN2 5TN
Sat 14 Sep 24
The Zone of Interest
Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden beside the camp. more >
Sunnyside Community Hall, Rusthall Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 8RA
Sat 14 Sep 24
St Peter's Anglican Church, Canterbury
Heritage Open Day: Medieval Church on the foundations of a Roman church. One of only two Anglican churches within the city walls still used for..... more >
St Peter’s Anglican Church, 15 St Peter’s Street, Canterbury CT1 2BQ
Sat 14 Sep 24
Tour - A forest of flags
Heritage Open Day: A guided tour to accompany an exhibition in Deal Town Hall on the corrupt election of 1880... more >
Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal CT14 6TR
Sat 14 Sep 24
Step back in time at Deal Town Hall
Heritage Open Day: Deal Town Hall is an elegant Georgian Grade II listed building dating from 1803. Visitors to the Town Hall this Heritage Open Day..... more >
Town Hall, High Street, Deal CT14 6TR
Sat 14 Sep 24
St. Leonard's Church, Deal
Heritage Open Day: The Parish Church for Deal - dates back to at least 1180 and has been considerably modified ever since (described by one Bishop as... more >
St. Leonard’s church, Rectory Road, Deal CT14 9LU
Sat 14 Sep 24
Canterbury Friends Meeting House
Heritage Open Day: Quaker meeting house of high aesthetic value on a site of high significance. Visit to the building and grounds, displays and..... more >
Friends Meeting House, 6 The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS
Sat 14 Sep 24
St Mildred's Church, Canterbury
Heritage Open Day: The oldest church within the city walls of Canterbury. This ancient church, just inside the city walls and close to the castle, is..... more >
St Mildred’s Church, 2 Church Ln, Canterbury CT1 2PP
Sat 14 Sep 24
St Thomas a Becket Church - Weddings over the Decades
Heritage Open Day: Wedding dresses, certificate and photos of couples married at Capel Church over the last 130 years... more >
St Thomas a Becket Church, Church Lane, Capel TN12 6SX
Sat 14 Sep 24
St. Peter & St. Paul Church, Sutton
Heritage Open Day: A delightful simple 2 cell church, 12th century in origin, grade II* listed with 19th century additions, including an apse by... more >
Church Hill, Sutton CT15 5DF
Sat 14 Sep 24
St Barnabas CEP School
Heritage Open Day: Take the opportunity to visit this Victorian Primary School which was opened in June 1889... more >
Quarry Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2EY
Sat 14 Sep 24
Chapel of the Sacred Heart
Heritage Open Day: The only remaining part of the Convent of the Visitation, this Grade II listed chapel was designed in 1881 in Gothic style by... more >
318 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7NX
Sat 14 Sep 24
St James Church
Heritage Open Day: Open to celebrate English Heritage St James Church will be open to visit, view our history and take a break... more >
High Street, Isle of Grain, Rochester ME3 0BS
Sat 14 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!
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!
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