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Kids Go Free

14th March-30th September 2024

Venue: Canterbury Cathedral

Website: www.canterbury-cathedral.org/whats-on

With ‘Kids go Free’ and loads of fun visitor activities and events, now is the perfect time to explore Canterbury Cathedral. There’s lots for families to enjoy at the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage...

RNLI 200: The Exhibition

23rd March-1st September 2024

Venue: The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Website: https://thedockyard.co.uk

Experience the exhilarating story of the RNLI as the lifesaving charity celebrates its 200th anniversary. The exhibition allows you to discover the heroic tales of the men and women who have risked their...

Animals of Igtham Trail

20th April-19th May 2024

Venue: Igtham Mote

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/ightham-mote

See if you can spot the animals hiding around the beautiful house and garden! This trail is FREE but donations are welcome at Visitor Reception. You can pick up your trail sheet at Visitor Reception. This...

Disney100: The Exhibition

2nd May-23rd June 2024

Venue: ExCel London

Website: www.disney100exhibit.com/London

Calling all Disney fans! Step into a world of enchantment and create cherished memories with your family at Disney100: The Exhibition. This once-in-a-lifetime event celebrates the iconic characters and...

Inflatable 5K

18th May 2024

Venue: Brands Hatch

Website: www.ukrunningevents.co.uk/events/inflatable-5k/brands_hatch_kent_2024

Get ready to bounce your way through The World's BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!This gigantic obstacle run is suitable for all, no matter your age or athletic ability. All are welcome....

Road Meets Rail

18th-19th May 2024

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Step back in time for a weekend of steam powered demonstrations and vintage fairground fun! Traction engines, road rollers, steam wagons, showman’s engines, crane engines and more… bringing Horsted...

Theatre & Cinema

Horrible Histories - Rotten Royals

19th May 2024

Venue: Orchard West

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So Horrible Histories is back in 2024 with revolting rulers and mad monarchs from Britain’s barmy past! See Mary Tudor knock...

Theatre & Cinema

Science Museum Live

19th May 2024

Venue: The Central Theatre

Website: www.medwayticketslive.co.uk

Join London’s world-renowned Science Museum as they bring you this brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting ways....

Sponsored Dog Walk

19th May 2024

Venue: Foal Farm Animal Rescue

Website: www.foalfarm.org.uk

Take your four legged friends and join Foal Farm for a walk to raise money for the care of their dogs. There are four walks to choose from to suit all abilities. Includes Paw Print Paintings, Tombola and...

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There's a Monster in Your Show

22nd-23rd May 2024

Venue: Gulbenkian Arts Centre

Website: www.thegulbenkian.co.uk

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?' series makes its debut as a musical show. A high-energy 50-minute adventure...

Art Week 2024

25th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Hever Castle and Gardens

Website: www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/art-week

Meet the actors, as they portray Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci and modernist painter Georgia O’Keeffe. Join them as they take you on a journey through the grounds, and take part in some art challenges....

Geology Treasure Hunt: May Half Term Trail

25th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Emmetts Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/emmetts-garden

Visit Emmetts Garden this May half term to discover the secrets of fossils, dinosaurs and geology as they mark 60 years since geologist Charles Boise intrusted Emmetts Garden to the National Trust. Dig...

Half-term trail: The Scotney Story Book

25th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Scotney Castle

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/scotney-castle

Pick up a trail sheet from Visitor Entrance and see if you can work out which traditional storybook and fairy tale characters are hiding in the garden. Complete the sheet, solve the puzzle to uncover the...

May Half Term: D-Day Garden Trail

25th May-16th June 2024

Venue: Chartwell

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/chartwell

This free trail will take you around the Chartwell Gardens where you learn more about how D-Day unfolded. Discover how many boats were involved in D-Day, learn about RAF planes and discover the secret...

May Half Term: The Troy Treasure Hunt

25th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Riverhill Himalayan Gardens

Website: www.riverhillgardens.co.uk

We love him, you love him, let’s hunt for him and all his possessions, forgetful old dog that he is! They have Troy stickers for all his super fans too!

National Children's Gardening Week

25th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.childrensgardeningweek.co.uk

An annual celebration of the fun that gardens hold for kids, supporting Greenfingers charity which is dedicated to providing magical gardens for children in hospices suffering from life limiting illnesses....

Teddy Bears Picnic

25th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Igtham Mote

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/ightham-mote

Enjoy the annual May Half Term Teddy Bear displays at Ightham Mote. On Sunday 2nd June, take your Teddy Bear and enjoy your picnic whilst you listen to the Biggin Hill Band on the North Lawn. Performances...

The Queen's Joust

25th-27th May 2024

Venue: Leeds Castle

Website: www.leeds-castle.com

Join Leeds Castle for a bank holiday of exhilarating displays of combat and action, elegant and unusual equestrian, and medieval living and feasting. This event is included with your Leeds Castle admission...

World War Two Weekend

25th-27th May 2024

Venue: Dover Castle

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Embrace the atmosphere and action of the 1940s as the celebrated WWII Weekend returns for another bank holiday spectacular. Youngsters can test their mettle on the obstacle course, whilst young and old...

Medieval Magic

26th-27th May 2024

Venue: Lullingstone Castle

Website: www.lullingstonecastle.co.uk/events

Step back in time to experience the authentic sights and sounds with 'living history' displays (including live firing of cannons and mock battles!), courtesy of the remarkable Woodvilles medieval re-enactment...

Brands Hatch Charity Day

27th May 2024

Venue: Brands Hatch

Website: www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk/brands-run-24

Race, Ride or Run! Get on the Brands Hatch Circuit and raise funds for a great cause! A unique opportunity to experience the world-famous Indy circuit at Brands Hatch, with no potholes, cars, or fumes!...

Bee Safari

28th-29th May 2024

Venue: Brogdale Farm

Website: www.brogdalecollections.org/event/bee-safari

Discover interesting facts about bees and learn all about how honey is made from the resident bee enthusiasts. Children can take advantage of the sights, sounds, and smells at this time of year, by taking...

Theatre & Cinema

Family Films at Maidstone Museum - Paddington

28th May 2024

Venue: Maidstone Museum

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/hazlitt-theatre

Join this screening of Paddington in the beautiful library. Children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult can supervise up to 6 children. You are welcome to take your own snacks and drinks in lidded...

Kids Rule! at Dover Castle

28th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Dover Castle

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Discover Dover Castle’s part in Operation Fortitude in World War Two through an interactive play and children’s activities. Learn the story of Dunkirk in the interactive Secret Wartime Tunnels and...

Theatre & Cinema

Rumble Wrestling: Half Term Spectacular

28th May 2024

Venue: Orchard West

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com

The whole family will enjoy an evening of high flying moves that the kids will be talking about for weeks after. Cheer the good guys, boo the bad ones as the energy flows through the area. There is also...

Theatre & Cinema

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

29th May 2024

Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre

Website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

This timeless tale of dreams, love, and forgiveness will captivate your heart and ignite your imagination. With its unforgettable songs like 'Any Dream Will Do' and 'Go, Go, Go Joseph', this show is a...

May Half Term Make It! Craft Session

30th May 2024

Venue: Hazlitt Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/hazlitt-theatre

May half term Japanese themed Make It! sessions for children. Japanese Samurai Helmet, Japanese Fish Kites and Japanese Fans. Three sessions per day at 10.30am, 12noon and 1.30pm. £3.50 per child per...

West End Workshops

30th-31st May 2024

Venue: Arcadia Sports Hall

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/orchard-theatre-dartford

Join Orchard Theatre this half term for masterclasses in singing, acting, dance and directing with leading industry professionals.Grab your backstage pass to learn the dances, songs and script from your...

SEND Family Crafts

31st May 2024

Venue: Hazlitt Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/hazlitt-theatre/whats-on

SEND friendly craft activities for families with children with SEND and their siblings. The activities are Japanese themed with guided and open ended craft opportunities. These sessions will have fewer...

Theatre & Cinema

The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle

31st May 2024

Venue: Festival Theatre at Hever Castle

Website: www.illyria.co.uk/shows

When Dr John Dolittle of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh is taught by his wise old parrot Polynesia how to talk to animals, news of his skills spreads far and wide. Soon animals across the world send messages asking...

Theatre & Cinema

Treasure Island

31st May 2024

Venue: Hazlitt Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Get ready to cheer for your favourite heroes, boo the dastardly villains, and sing along to catchy tunes that will have you tapping your feet! With dazzling costumes, colourful sets and plenty of laughter...

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Open Air Theatre - The Handlebards present 'The Comedy of Errors'

1st June 2024

Venue: Riverhill Himalayan Gardens

Website: www.riverhillgardens.co.uk

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally...

Theatre & Cinema

Outdoor Theatre: Persuasion by This is My Theatre

1st June 2024

Venue: Emmetts Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/emmetts-garden

Too many characters and not enough actors will see this much-loved Austen novel brought to life in a comedic and potentially hat-astrophic production. This is an open-air performance so take chairs, blankets...

Southern at War

1st-2nd June 2024

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

This highly anticipated event will transport you back in time, this year celebrating and commemorating the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord. You won’t want to miss out on a weekend filled with...

Tiny Treasure Hunters

5th-30th June 2024

Venue: Riverhill Himalayan Gardens

Website: www.riverhillgardens.co.uk

This is a lovely way to spark imaginations and keep little legs moving as you explore the Gardens together. Collect an egg box on arrival from the Ticket Office then find something for each compartment....

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Madagascar The Musical

6th-9th June 2024

Venue: Orchard West

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/orchard-theatre-dartford

Join Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat...

The Big Help Out

7th-9th June 2024

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.thebighelpout.org.uk

Early involvement in volunteering and social action increases a child’s likelihood of taking part in the future. Working together, teachers have the power to instil the values of compassion and community...

American Speedfest

8th-9th June 2024

Venue: Brands Hatch

Website: www.speedfest.co.uk

The Live Action Arena will host monster truck carnage and much more on both days, whilst all admission tickets include access to a country music festival. There's also a mammoth display of classic American...

Great Big Green Week Festival

8th-16th June 2024

Venue: Scotney Castle

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/scotney-castle

Walks, talks, tours and safaris. Join this week long programme of green-themed activities for the Great Big Green Week. Booking will be required for these events - timings and booking links will be added...

Theatre & Cinema

The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle

8th June 2024

Venue: Dartford Central Park

Website: www.illyria.co.uk/shows

When Dr John Dolittle of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh is taught by his wise old parrot Polynesia how to talk to animals, news of his skills spreads far and wide. Soon animals across the world send messages asking...

Theatre & Cinema

The Comedy of Errors

8th June 2024

Venue: EM Forster Theatre

Website: www.emftheatre.com

Join the troupe for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ like you’ve never seen before. When two sets of estranged twins are brought together on the same island,...

Theatre & Cinema

Milkshake! Live

9th June 2024

Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre

Website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol, DORA, Pip and Posy, Blue from Blue's Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two presenters for an all-new...

Open Farm Sunday and Animal Experiences

9th June 2024

Venue: Princess Christians Farm

Website: www.princesschristiansfarm.kasbah.org.uk

There will be opportunities to see a variety of animals including meerkats, emus, pigs, goats, snakes, lizards and so much more! The farm also offers animal experiences throughout the year which are available...

Quiet Session at Chartwell

11th June 2024

Venue: Chartwell

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/chartwell

This event has been created for people with additional sensory needs and their carers in mind. Fully immerse yourself in the experience of visiting the house without worrying about how busy it will be....

Baking Buddies

13th June 2024

Venue: The Alexander Centre

Website: www.thealex.org.uk

At Baking Buddies, they turn simple ingredients into delicious treats like cookies and mini cupcakes. The instructors guide the kids through the process, making it a fun and hands-on experience. It’s...

Family Arts Award Day - 80's Theme

15th June 2024

Venue: Hazlitt Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/hazlitt-theatre

Book this 1980's themed Arts Award Day and share making your creation with your family. Begin the day exploring the 'I grew up 80's' exhibition and get inspiration to create your own 1980's inspired art....

Father's Day Weekend - Cars at the Castle 2024

15th-16th June 2024

Venue: Hever Castle and Gardens

Website: www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/fathers-day

Visit Hever Castle and see a variety of cars through the ages over the weekend including Alfa Romeo, MG, Morgan, Lotus, Mini, Porsche and Rolls Royce. Please note that not all car displays will be on site...

Theatre & Cinema

Hamlet - Outdoor Theatre

15th June 2024

Venue: National Trust - Emmetts Garden

Website: www.tlcm.co.uk/booktickets

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 20th year, for Hamlet, arguably the greatest play in the English language. They present this great play as he first saw it – in the open air, with...

Medway Gaming Festival

15th-16th June 2024

Venue: The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Website: https://thedockyard.co.uk

Immerse yourself in the ultimate gaming experience in a unique historic setting. The Medway Gaming Festival will take over the iconic Historic Dockyard Chatham for an unforgettable weekend of gaming,...

Theatre & Cinema

Outdoor Theatre: Hamlet

15th June 2024

Venue: Emmetts Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/emmetts-garden

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 20th year, for Hamlet, arguably the greatest play in the English language. Take your own picnic blankets, picnics and chairs. Chairs will not be...

Theatre & Cinema

Out of the Hat!

16th June 2024

Venue: EM Forster Theatre

Website: www.emftheatre.com

A story about friendship and true magic. Full to the brim with lively songs by the talented Tom Gray of Gomez that will have everyone joining in! It’s a spectacular theatre experience for all ages-especially...

National School Sports Week 2024

17th-23rd June 2024

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.youthsporttrust.org

This year's theme brings a special one-off Euro 2024 event that emphasises football as a means to engage young people in 60 minutes a day of PE, sport and play. By registering, schools will receive free...

Theatre & Cinema

Cirque - The Greatest Show

20th-21st June 2024

Venue: Orchard West

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/orchard-theatre-dartford

Stars of the West End combine with incredible circus performers. The biggest hits from the greatest musicals of all time – from The Greatest Showman to Moulin Rouge, Hairspray to Rocketman the Musical...

Theatre & Cinema

Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure

22nd June 2024

Venue: The Central Theatre

Website: www.medwayticketslive.co.uk

Join Sam, Ellie, Elvis, Station Officer Steele and Norman in this UK premier, as you become a Pontypandy Pioneer and explore the mountains. With fire engines, helicopters and brand new songs this is one...

Hever's Home Front 2024

22nd-23rd June 2024

Venue: Hever Castle and Gardens

Website: www.hevercastle.co.uk

Experience the sights and smells of the time with authentic cooking along with displays of military vehicles. Step into the shoes of those during the time by dressing up in period costume and finish off...

Bubble Rush

23rd June 2024

Venue: Mote Park

Website: www.visitmaidstone.com/whats-on

Join this sudsy spectacle in June with your friends and family! Burst through a rainbow of bubbles up to four feet high in this frothy fun run at Mote Park, Maidstone. Every course is family-friendly and...

Theatre & Cinema

Cirque

23rd June 2024

Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre

Website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

Let the music lift you on a truly wondrous journey bursting with kaleidoscopic colour. Stars of the West End combine with incredible circus performers as the biggest hits from your favourite theatre shows...

Theatre & Cinema

The Importance of Being Earnest

23rd June 2024

Venue: Mount Ephraim Gardens

Website: www.thepantaloons.co.uk/ernest

Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in their anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners. This energetic and musical production infuses Wilde’s witty words with snappy new songs...

Model Railway Weekend

29th-30th June 2024

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

This year's show is refreshed with more displays, exhibits, trade stalls and a fantastic range of live steam locomotives on display and running at the railway. See a variety of layouts across the railway...

Foodies Festival

5th-7th July 2024

Venue: Dunloran Park, Tunbridge Wells

Website: www.foodiesfestival.com

Sample new wines, champagnes and cocktails in The Drinks Theatre. Eat delicious street food from around the world. Taste new flavours. Meet artisan producers. Have fun all day with chilli eating competitions...

Canterbury’s Medieval Pageant and Family Trail

6th July 2024

Venue: Canterbury

Website: www.canterburymedievalpageant.co.uk

Step back in time and experience a grand parade of knights, regal monarch and merry minstrels along Canterbury High Street at 11am. After the procession, embark on the Family Trail, brimming with interactive...

Maidstone Pretty Muddy Kids

6th July 2024

Venue: Mote Park

Website: raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...

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