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Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks

8th March-31st August 2025

Venue: The Historic Dockyard

Website: https://thedockyard.co.uk/events/brickwrecks

Beyond the LEGO® models, Brickwrecks offers interactive elements and multimedia exhibits that delve into the science of maritime archaeology, shipwreck exploration, and their environmental impact. Try...

Be Yourself, Be Amazing at Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts

12th May-6th July 2025

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.pqacademy.com

Your child will get hands-on with professional filmmaking equipment in their Film & TV classes, and write their own monologues and comedy sketches in their Comedy & Drama module.PQA offer everyone the...

Capstone Farm Alpaca Experiences

12th May-6th July 2025

Venue: Capstone Farm Alpacas

Website: www.capstonefarmalpacas.com 

Meet and Greets are only £6 per person and include getting up close during feeding time. This takes up to an hour and is suitable for all ages. Alpaca Trekking is £25 each and includes walking a resident...

Children's Parties

12th May-6th July 2025

Venue: Mad Play

Website: www.madplay.co.uk

Book a party that the kids will never forget at Mad Play soft play centre. Party packages include play, a choice of hot and cold food, and entertainment! With a café and an extensive seating area, you...

Foal Farm Mini Market

12th May-6th July 2025

Venue: Foal Farm Animal Rescue

Website: www.foalfarm.org.uk

Last Sunday of every month 1.30-4.30pm, entrance by donation. There are a wide variety of stalls including toys, bric-a-brac, plants, gifts, tea room, pet shop, emporium and charity shop.

Hastings Adventure Golf

12th May-6th July 2025

Venue: Hastings Adventure Golf

Website: www.hastingsadventuregolf.com

Hastings Adventure Golf features three 18-hole courses. Each course is filled with surprises, including two magnificent pirate ships, cannon fire, explosions, splashes, talking tiki poles, landscaped gardens,...

Junior Zookeeper

12th May-6th July 2025

Venue: Wildwood Kent

Website: www.kent.wildwoodtrust.org

Aimed at children with a keen interest in becoming a zookeeper or working with animals later in life. Participants will go behind the scenes for an introduction to the world of the zookeeper and will learn...

Kids for a Quid

12th May-6th July 2025

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Any child (aged between 3-15 years old) can travel on the railway for just £1 with any fare paying Adult. This ticket would allow you to travel on the railway as many times as your like throughout your...

Mysterious Marsh Adventure Trail

12th May-6th July 2025

Venue: Rare Breeds

Website: www.rarebreeds.org.uk

Negotiate wooden bridges, swing from the tyres, clamber around trees, fly through the air holding on to the ropes, and keep your cool as you tiptoe across balancing bars! Set in the woodland, this brilliant...

One-to-one Learn to Ride

12th May-6th July 2025

Venue: Cyclopark

Website: www.cyclopark.com

These sessions take place in the sports zone, away from other areas of the park to give riders privacy to work with the in house coaches to get you riding in no time! Designed to give people of all ages...

Swimming Nature

12th May-6th July 2025

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.swimmingnature.com

As soon as pupils understand that water is their friend, they’re ready to learn the correct mechanics of each stroke. Swimming Nature teachers are passionate about this and all trained the Swimming Nature...

Kent County Show

4th-6th July 2025

Venue: Kent Showground

Website: www.kcas.org.uk/kent-county-show/visit

The region’s showcase event for farming, agriculture and countryside life. For three days a year, animals, horses, vintage vehicles, retail stands and much more converge on the stunning surroundings...

Canterbury Medieval Pageant

5th July 2025

Venue: Canterbury High Street

Website: www.canterburymedievalpageant.co.uk

Experience a grand parade of knights, regal monarchs, and merry minstrels along Canterbury’s High Street. Embark on the Family Trail, brimming with interactive stops. Watch sword fighting, musical performances,...

Maidstone Pretty Muddy Kids

5th July 2025

Venue: Mote Park

Website: www.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...

The Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge

5th July 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

Throughout the summer, children joining ‘Story Garden’ can discover new books, participate in free activities at their local library, and explore the link between reading and the great outdoors, where...

Capstone Farm Alpaca Experiences

6th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Capstone Farm Alpacas

Website: www.capstonefarmalpacas.com 

Meet and Greets are only £6 per person and include getting up close during feeding time. This takes up to an hour and is suitable for all ages. Alpaca Trekking is £25 each and includes walking a resident...

Crazy Fun at Hastings Adventure Golf

6th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Hastings Adventure Golf

Website: www.hastingsadventuregolf.com

Home to the World Crazy Golf Championships, Hastings Adventure Golf boasts three imaginatively designed 18-hole courses - Pirate, Adventure and Crazy. They have delicious fish and chips, homemade gelato,...

Family Fun at Canterbury Cathedral

6th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Canterbury Cathedral

Website: www.canterbury-cathedral.org/summer

Enjoy free family fun at Canterbury Cathedral - all included with your admission ticket! New for summer, delve into the lives of the Cathedral’s medieval monks with their 'Eat. Sleep. Pray. Repeat.'...

Foal Farm Mini Market

6th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Foal Farm

Website: www.foalfarm.org.uk

Last Sunday of every month 1.30-4.30pm, entrance by donation. There are a wide variety of stalls including toys, bric-a-brac, plants, gifts, tea room, pet shop, emporium and charity shop.

One-to-one Learn to Ride

6th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Cyclopark

Website: www.cyclopark.com

These sessions take place in the sports zone, away from other areas of the park to give riders privacy to work with the in house coaches to get you riding in no time! Designed to give people of all ages...

Schools Triathlon Days 2025

8th-10th July 2025

Venue: Hever Castle

Website: www.hevercastle.co.uk

On 8–10 July pre-registered primary schools are being given the chance to bring students along to take part in a unique cross curriculum day of sport and history. Students will have the opportunity to...

Baby Dino Days

12th-13th July 2025

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Experience a prehistoric adventure with Baby Dino’s! Best of all, this unique attraction is free when you travel on the trains. Take the family along for a fun-filled day, combining the excitement of...

Jousting Events 2025

12th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Hever Castle

Website: www.hevercastle.co.uk

This summer the Knights of Royal England will be entertaining visitors with exhilarating displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with a Royal Box. Battling it out in...

Leeds Castle Concert

12th July 2025

Venue: Leeds Castle

Website: www.leedscastleconcert.co.uk

This iconic event is a highlight of the summer season, set in the most spectacular location and natural amphitheatre in front of the beautiful Leeds Castle. People in their thousands have attended the...

Sweet and Sour

13th July 2025

Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre

Website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

From captivating vocals to striking visuals, Sweet and Sour delivers the ultimate showdown that'll make you sing, dance, and relive every bittersweet moment. Whether you're Team Rodrigo, Team Carpenter,...

Seven Weeks of Dreaming and Creating in the Tipi

16th July-10th August 2025

Venue: Riverhill Himalayan Gardens

Website: www.riverhillgardens.co.uk

Seven Weeks of Dreaming and Creating…. A Miniature Summer to Spark Mighty Imaginations.This Summer is all about invention and creating brave new miniature worlds from bright ideas, experiments, and repurposed...

Kent and East Sussex Railway - Diesel Gala

18th-20th July 2025

Venue: Kent and East Sussex Railway

Website: www.kesr.org.uk

Ride behind iconic diesel services in packed daily programme. Locomotive driving opportunities for the adults. Shuttle buses from Headcorn Station. Book and save at www.kesr.org.uk

Open Air Cinema: The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long (PG)

18th July 2025

Venue: Leeds Castle

Website: www.leeds-castle.com

This is the greatest show! Get ready for some pure entertainment as you watch and singalong with The Greatest Showman on a huge open-air screen.

Hairspray The Musical

19th-20th July 2025

Venue: Malthouse Theatre

Website: www.malthousetheatre.co.uk

Big hair, big dreams, and even bigger heart—Hairspray is the irresistibly fun, feel-good musical that will have you dancing in your seat from the very first beat! Featuring songs such as ‘Good Morning...

Open Air Cinema: Grease Sing-A-Long (PG)

19th July 2025

Venue: Leeds Castle

Website: www.leeds-castle.com

Greased Lightning! A fantastic outdoor cinema experience with plenty of songs to sing along to! Immerse yourself in the singing and dancing world of ‘Grease’, with a Sing-A-Long showing of the most...

Southern at War

19th-20th July 2025

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Enjoy a weekend filled with educational displays and re-enactors, classic and military vehicles, aircrafts and artifacts, weapons displays, and more. Get into the spirit of the occasion by dressing up...

Summer Fun at Broadditch Farm

19th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Broadditch Farm Shop

Website: www.broadditch.co.uk

Get back to nature with an exciting scavenger hunt, complete fun challenges and activities along the trail then step into a world of prehistoric fun with the dinosaur-themed maze experience! Take a picnic...

Summer of Play at Emmetts Garden

19th July-7th September 2025

Venue: Emmetts Garden

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

Try out musical activities, specially installed for this year’s Summer of Play. Invent a meadow game with toy cupboard inspiration or explore the Wild Play Area to find the climbing frame, play net,...

Summer of Play at Quebec House

19th July-7th September 2025

Venue: Quebec House

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quebec-house

Traditional lawn games in the garden as self-led activities. Drop-in, soft-cup archery sessions led by Quebec House volunteers on Wednesdays in August. Play activities are free but normal admission applies,...

Country Festival

20th July 2025

Venue: Foal Farm

Website: www.foalfarm.org.uk

Join Foal Farm for a fun filled day to raise money for the animals in their care! There will be lots to see and do for all the family, including the all important canine members plus live music, fun dog...

Kent and East Sussex Railway - Early Bird Summer Explorer service

23rd July-30th August 2025

Venue: Kent and East Sussex Railway

Website: www.kesr.org.uk

Early Bird Summer Explorer service, departing Tenterden Town Station at 8.45am most Wednesdays and Saturdays from 23 July until 30 August. Book and save at www.kesr.org.uk

Kent and East Sussex Railway - Summer Season Ticket

23rd July-31st August 2025

Venue: Kent and East Sussex Railway

Website: www.kesr.org.uk

Unlimited travel for adults and seniors living within the TN postcode. Regular services only. Proof of address required. Book and save at www.kesr.org.uk.

The Seas of Time

23rd July-1st September 2025

Venue: Hever Castle

Website: www.hevercastle.co.uk

Join a nautical adventure solving challenges for ‘The Seas of Time’. Your adventure through time will take place on Winter Garden Lawn, next to the Have-a-Go Archery where you can try your hand at...

Chaos At The Carnival!

24th July-30th August 2025

Venue: St George's Arts Centre

Website: www.woodville.co.uk

St George's Arts Centre is pleased to be collaborating with The Panic Room Gravesend to bring you a free, fun packed, immersive experience this Summer. Guaranteed fun and excitement for all the family....

Falconry Displays

24th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Hever Castle

Website: www.hevercastle.co.uk

On selected days in July and August be entertained by the falconry displays from Willow’s Bird of Prey Centre. After the displays you’ll have a chance to see these wonderful birds of prey up close...

Archaeology Workshop for Kids with Dr Digby Rocks

25th July 2025

Venue: Maidstone Museum

Website: https://museum.maidstone.gov.uk

Maidstone Museum welcomes Dr Digby Rocks, the renowned Archaeologist who covers all aspects of being a history detective. Learn about what skills you need to be a dirt digger, fossil finder and Egyptian...

Maidstone River Festival

26th July 2025

Venue: The River Medway

Website: www.visitmaidstone.com

This free, all-day event brings joy and unforgettable memories to people of all ages. The festival is centred around the River Medway, a frequently under-utilised asset that comes alive for the day. The...

Millbrook Mad Hatter Crazy Golf

26th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Millbrook Gravesend

Website: www.millbrookgc.co.uk

Millbrook Mad Hatter's Crazy Golf is back this Summer for the whole family to enjoy. The 9-hole course is filled with fun features and obstacles everyone can play. Whatever your age or ability, you’re...

Summertime at Leeds Castle

26th July-24th August 2025

Venue: Leeds Castle

Website: www.leeds-castle.com

This summertime Leeds Castle is designed to entertain and amaze, with an extensive array of events, activities and attractions that guarantee a remarkable experience for visitors of all ages. Immerse yourself...

Outdoor Theatre: Pride & Prejudice by This Is My Theatre

27th July 2025

Venue: Emmetts Garden

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

A one-act adaptation to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. Prices vary; pre-booking required.

The Creation Station Decoupage Jar Workshop

28th July 2025

Venue: Millbrook Gravesend

Website: www.millbrookgc.co.uk

Get creative in this fun and hands-on decoupage workshop! Using colourful papers, natural materials, glue, and plenty of imagination, children will decorate their very own jar to take home and treasure....

Summer Make It! Crafts 2025

29th July-29th August 2025

Venue: Maidstone Museum

Website: https://museum.maidstone.gov.uk

Maidstone Museum has five weeks of Make it craft activities each linked to one of three themes - Titanic, Greek and Local History. Tickets available soon. (£3.50 per child per activity – booking recommended)...

Taste Buddies Science Workshop with Fizz Pop Science

29th July 2025

Venue: Millbrook Gravesend

Website: www.millbrookgc.co.uk

Calling all curious taste explorers..... Join FizzPop Science this Summer for Taste Buddies, a fun-filled, sensory science workshop where we unlock the mysteries of flavour. It’s not just your tongue...

Gaming Extravaganza - with Games On Wheels

30th July 2025

Venue: Millbrook Gravesend

Website: www.millbrookgc.co.uk

Take your child solo to play with other likeminded gamers, or why not get together with your friends and while the kids are gaming, take advantage of being child free for an hour and a half, and do a spot...

Cirque The Greatest Show - Reimagined

31st July 2025

Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre

Website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

This all-new production promises to transport you on a vibrant, kaleidoscopic journey bursting with colour, energy, and excitement. Featuring stunning vocalists and world-class circus performers, this...

Outdoor Theatre: The Tempest by Immersion Theatre

31st July 2025

Venue: Emmetts Garden

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

Shakespeare’s unforgettable tale of magic, romance, comedy, and revenge with heaps of audience participation. Prices vary; pre-booking required

Big Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Plus…

1st August 2025

Venue: Fort Gardens, Gravesend

Website: www.woodville.co.uk/events

Big Goldilocks wanders off from her parents into the forest but soon gets lost, getting hungry, grumpy and tired. The forest animals decide to escape before she gets even more grumpy on an Animal Rescue...

Children's Yoga at Quebec House

1st August 2025

Venue: Quebec House

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quebec-house

30-minute children’s yoga classes in the garden. Ages 5+, free. Pre-booking required. Normal admission required and pre-booking is recommended to visit the house. Part of Summer of Play sponsored by...

SEND Family Crafts; Summer '25

1st-29th August 2025

Venue: Maidstone Museum

Website: https://museum.maidstone.gov.uk

Maidstone Museum have created some SEND friendly craft activities for families with children with SEND and their siblings. These sessions will have fewer spaces than usual and aim to be quieter with more...

The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

1st August 2025

Venue: Upnor Castle

Website: www.quantumtheatre.co.uk

Michael Whitmore's delightful new adaptation is packed full of songs, action and drama, with a score by Gideon Escott, and is guaranteed to to delight and enthrall all ages. Take something to sit on and...

Wrestling Pro Event

2nd-3rd August 2025

Venue: Kent Life

Website: www.kentlife.org.uk/event/wrestling-pro-event-2nd-3rd-august

With several shows throughout the day to watch, get ready to rumble and cheer on your favourite wrestler and BOO the baddy! In between the shows you’ll have plenty of time to do all your favourite things...

Junior Engineering Experiences

3rd August 2025

Venue: Kent and East Sussex Railway

Website: www.kesr.org.uk/junior-engineer-experience

Join this fun-filled experience, sure to enthral all young enthusiasts keen to learn more about the workings of railways. Chris Vine, author of the Peters Railway books, will lead the sessions, sharing...

Mini Festival

3rd August 2025

Venue: Brands Hatch

Website: www.brandshatch.co.uk/2025/august/mini-festival

Mini Festival returns to Brands Hatch for a mighty celebration of the UK’s favourite small car. Hundreds of prized classic and modern Minis will gather together for the 13th edition of this treasured...

Master Builders - LEGO® Play

4th August 2025

Venue: Millbrook Gravesend

Website: www.millbrookgc.co.uk

75 minutes of mixed floor and table based LEGO® activities, based around free play. Mosaics, Car building, City building, Marble runs and more......This event is aimed at children aged 5 to 11 however...

Outdoor Theatre: ‘Upstream’ by Smoking Apples

4th August 2025

Venue: Chartwell

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell

Created by the award-winning puppetry and theatre company, Smoking Apples. Enter the enchanting world of Lyra, a fearless young water explorer. Performances are free with normal admission to Chartwell....

The Tempest -Outdoor Theatre

4th August 2025

Venue: Canterbury Cathedral

Website: www.canterbury-cathedral.org

Shakespeare’s most magical play, bursting with mayhem, comedy, romance, and surprises! With heaps of audience participation, this mesmerising show will be brought to life in unforgettable style, perfect...

Mrs Armitage on Wheels

5th August 2025

Venue: The Alexander Centre

Website: www.thealex.org.uk

Adapted from Quentin Blake’s classic tale, Scoot Theatre present a 40-minute interactive, energetic show, celebrating the joy of getting outdoors and being active. Featuring live music, puppetry and...

Anne Boleyn The Musical

6th-30th August 2025

Venue: Hever Castle

Website: www.historalia.co.uk

Experience the magic of Historalia in an extraordinary outdoor theatre production set against the breathtaking backdrop of Hever Castle. This immersive stage experience transports audiences into the world...

Bluebell Railway 65th Anniversary

8th-10th August 2025

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

It is also Bluebell Railway 65th birthday during the Railway 200 event and they invite you all to join the celebration with a mini gala event! They will be showcasing the home fleet with multiple sets...

Twelfth Night

8th August 2025

Venue: Emmetts Garden

Website: www.tlcm.co.uk

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men for Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play...

Festival Italia

10th August 2025

Venue: Brands Hatch

Website: www.brandshatch.co.uk/2025/august/festival-italia

A slice of La Dolce Vita returns to Brands Hatch in 2025 with Festival Italia once again celebrating Italian automotive culture. Includes mouth-watering Italian cuisine, live music and much more plus under...

Dinosaur Days

11th-22nd August 2025

Venue: Kent Life

Website: www.kentlife.org.uk/event/dinosaur-days

Join Kent Life during the summer holidays for an 11 day celebration of all things dinosaur! You can experience George the Jurassic Dinosaur (selected dates), Critter Corner: A chance to find out about...

Splat!

12th August 2025

Venue: Woodville Studio

Website: www.woodville.co.uk

Splat! is a physical comedy about Art and Creativity.The show explores themes of collaboration, play, dedication, spontaneity and letting go. The show features no language and is accessible for deaf audiences....

Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians

13th August 2025

Venue: Orchards Theatre

Website: www.birminghamstage.com/shows

We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians....

Barn Dance

16th August 2025

Venue: The Alexander Centre

Website: www.thealex.org.uk

With live music and expert calling, this is your chance to enjoy an evening packed with toe-tapping, fun-filled dancing for all ages and abilities. Plus, they’ve got a fully licensed bar to keep you...

Biddenden Tractorfest

16th-17th August 2025

Venue: Kent Event Centre

Website: www.kenteventcentre.co.uk/whats-on

While tractors remain the central attraction, with up to 300 expected to exhibit over the weekend, there are plenty of stalls, vehicles, demonstrations, children’s entertainment, animals and arena displays...

Wind in the Willows - Open Air Summer Tour

16th-24th August 2025

Venue: Various Locations

Website: www.visitmaidstone.com

Join Mole, Ratty and Badger on their great adventures with Mr Toad. Based on the book by Kenneth Grahame, this laugh out loud play will have the whole family in stitches. Can Mole, Ratty and Badger keep...

Puppet Spectacular Glow Show

17th August 2025

Venue: Malthouse Theatre

Website: www.malthousetheatre.co.uk

This Puppet Spectacular Glow Show, a captivating one-hour UV puppet show features a cast of colourful characters that will delight audiences of all ages. This enchanting performance combines humour, music...

Dinosaurs at the Railway

19th-21st August 2025

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Visit Bluebell Railway for an epic adventure with dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes at Sheffield Park, East Grinstead and on their Timetable C service Set A trains! Regardless of the weather, you’ll...

Kent and East Sussex Railway - Train Time UK

19th-21st August 2025

Venue: Kent and East Sussex Railway

Website: www.kesr.org.uk

Creative toy train play sessions for under-fives 19-21 August 10.30am - 4.30pm at Tenterden Town Station. Free. No booking required. www.kesr.org.uk

The Crazy Comic Club

19th August 2025

Venue: Millbrook Gravesend

Website: www.millbrookgc.co.uk

Workshops are suitable for ages 6+ and are 60 minutes. Each workshop is different so why not go along to more than one! No experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided. Go along for a dynamic,...

The Wind in the Willows

21st August 2025

Venue: Emmetts Garden

Website: www.immersiontheatre.co.uk

Immersion Theatre bring their style and energy to the riverbank with heaps of interaction, stunning costumes and larger-than-life characters.Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Ratty, Mole, Badger,...

Comedy Club 4 Kids

22nd August 2025

Venue: Woodville Studio

Website: www.woodville.co.uk

Like the name says it’s a Comedy Club 4 Kids! Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires). They have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit...

Mulberry Harbour Engineering Challenge

22nd-29th August 2025

Venue: Royal Engineers Museum

Website: www.re-museum.co.uk

Using materials like straws, tape, and small containers, you’ll design and build your very own mini harbour like the temporary portable harbours used during the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Once built,...

The Dragon Wagon

22nd August 2025

Venue: Fort Gardens, Gravesend

Website: www.woodville.co.uk/events

A tale of friendship, food and dragons told by three brilliant actor/musicians set on a brightly coloured rotating caravan. Packed with puppetry, laughter and live, original music.Find accessibility tools...

bOing! 2025: Drift

23rd-24th August 2025

Venue: Gulbenkian Arts Centre

Website: www.thegulbenkian.co.uk

With 8-bit music, and video-game inspired lighting, Gulbenkian are inviting learning disabled audiences aged 5+ to explore with their senses on every level.This interactive experience will put the audience...

bOing! 2025: Lego Robotics Workshop

23rd-24th August 2025

Venue: Gulbenkian Arts Centre

Website: www.thegulbenkian.co.uk

Use Lego to build smart robots and bring your robot to life using code. Great way of introducing concepts such as engineering and coding to kids. Learn coding in a fun way! Lego helps to bring out your...

bOing! 2025: Myriad Luminarium

23rd-24th August 2025

Venue: Gulbenkian Arts Centre

Website: www.thegulbenkian.co.uk

Myriad is a vibrant, sensory, and immersive sculpture filled with light for visitors to explore. Covering an impressive 900 square metres, the Luminarium offers an intricate labyrinth of tunnels and domes...

bOing! 2025: Playground Specialist Sessions (SEND)

23rd-24th August 2025

Venue: Gulbenkian Arts Centre

Website: https://thegulbenkian.co.uk

Free creative and multi-sensory activities especially designed for children, parents/carers, teachers and support staff in Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) settings supported by artists...

bOing! 2025: Queen of the Serpents

23rd-24th August 2025

Venue: Gulbenkian Arts Centre

Website: www.thegulbenkian.co.uk

Based on a classic Lithuanian fairytale, Queen of the Serpents is an enchanting new musical packed with original songs, playful humour, and a heart as bold as its heroine. Suitable for ages 7+.

bOing! 2025: Trash!

23rd-24th August 2025

Venue: Gulbenkian Arts Centre

Website: www.thegulbenkian.co.uk

A fun, musical family show with high-voltage percussion, comic performances and more hi-vis jackets than bin day.Butane bottles, umbrellas, balls, tool boxes, horns, bin bags… These guys turn everything...

bOing!2025: Minecraft Coding Workshop

23rd-24th August 2025

Venue: Gulbenkian Arts Centre

Website: www.thegulbenkian.co.uk

In this workshop, children will be taught to code using Minecraft, in a block-based programming language (Microsoft MakeCode). No prior coding experience necessary. Minecraft play experience is highly...

Georgian Cooking Programme at Quebec House

23rd-25th August 2025

Venue: Quebec House

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quebec-house

Explore the childhood home of General James Wolfe then head over to the Coach House for a sample of 18th century treats prepared by volunteer cooks. Free with normal admission. Pre-booking timed-entry...

Hever in History 2025

23rd-25th August 2025

Venue: Hever Castle

Website: www.hevercastle.co.uk

Step back in time at Hever Castle during the August bank holiday weekend. Immerse yourself in different periods of history with encampments and re-enactments from the Middle Ages to as recent as 20th Century....

Ice Cream Festival

23rd-25th August 2025

Venue: Kent Life

Website: www.kentlife.org.uk/events

There will be a wide range of ice cream, waffles and sundaes to choose from. Don’t forget to visit the toppings station to finish off your ice cream with a variety of syrups, marshmallows and sprinkles....

Kent's Magical Market

23rd August 2025

Venue: The Alexander Centre

Website: www.thealex.org.uk

Step into a world of wonder and enchantment at this magical market. Wander through the vibrant stalls during the day and meet some extraordinary special guests! Free entry.

Sculpture Trail

23rd August-5th October 2025

Venue: Leeds Castle

Website: www.leeds-castle.com

Embark on an exciting hunt for remarkable sculptures crafted by talented local artists. As you explore the breath-taking landscape of Leeds Castle, you’ll discover a variety of awe-inspiring artworks...

Shrek the Musical

26th-30th August 2025

Venue: Hazlitt Theatre

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

Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you...

Caspian’s Storm

29th August 2025

Venue: Fort Gardens, Gravesend

Website: www.woodville.co.uk

Packed with puppetry, music, and plenty of laughs, Caspian's Storm is a fast-paced, interactive show for the young and young at heart. With LAStheatre’s trademark quirky humour, toe-tapping music, and...

Kent and East Sussex Railway - Model Railway Exhibition

30th August 2025

Venue: Kent and East Sussex Railway

Website: www.kesr.org.uk

Variety of displays, plus steam train services and 5" gauge railway rides. www.kesr.org.uk

The Wind in the Willows

30th August 2025

Venue: Canterbury Cathedral

Website: www.canterbury-cathedral.org

Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous...

Outdoor Cinema: Sing-Along ‘Wicked’

6th September 2025

Venue: Emmetts Garden

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

Sing along to blockbuster musical, ‘Wicked’, presented by Cinestock. Enjoy refreshments from the food and drink stands and listen to a live music artist as the sun sets before you settle in to watch...

Outdoor Theatre: Much Ado about Nothing by The HandleBards

13th September 2025

Venue: Emmetts Garden

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

Cycling with their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards bring environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to Emmetts Garden. Expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack...

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