July 2018
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Ightham Mote Live Music from the 60s, 70s, 80s
Sit back and relax or dance the night away with live music from the 60s, 70s… -
Prosecco and Dance
The Prosecco & Dance team have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that their… -
Blithe Spirit – Outdoor Theatre
It's discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.… -
Make your own Knight’s Templar
Join our hands-on family craft activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 1pm-3.30pm -
Exhibition: Marco Cali – Women in the Armed Forces
The Crimean War (1853-6) is recognised as the first conflict where photography and news correspondents were… -
Belvedere Concert Band
Relax and enjoy the live music on the lawn. Bring a rug or low backed chair… -
Day Out With Thomas
Thomas the Tank engine is steaming back to Tenterden to star at the biggest event in… -
Festival of Archaeology
Come along and listen to archaeologist Nathalie Cohen talk about the exciting restoration project at Knole… -
Painting the Place 3 Drawing the Landscape
A half day session led by our very own artist Anthony Nield. You will start… -
Mini Beast Safari
Explore the fascinating world of mini beasts as we see how many different species we can… -
Make your own Royal Portrait
Join our hands-on family craft activity to make your own medieval masterpieces at Rochester Castle, Tower… -
India Week – Summer Family Activities @ Royal Engineers Museum
India Week This year marks one hundred years since the end of the First World War.… -
Family Bushcraft Day
Looking for something different to do with the family? On our family bushcraft day you will… -
Make your own Crusader’s Helmet
Join our hands-on family craft activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sunday’s, 1pm-3.30pm -
Solar Observing
Meet the Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford for this free drop in activity to learn… -
Plagues and Punishment
Experience the gruesome side of medieval England at a stinking event, taking you into the heart… -
Ramsgate Tunnels Vintage & Collectors Fair
Our third Vintage & Collectors Fair will be held in our iconic Victorian Railway Tunnel on… -
Tudor Tales at Hever Castle
Step back in time and experience what it was like to live in Tudor England during… -
Cycling Festival
Celebrate the very best of life on two wheels at our Cycling Spectacular. We’ve teamed up… -
Make your own ‘Pop Up’ Royal
Join our hands-on family craft activity to make your own medieval masterpieces. Children must be accompanied… -
Animal Magic
Bearded dragons, cute bunnies, mischievous meerkats, hungry chicks, pigmy hedgehogs and many, many more. Get up… -
In The Trenches Week – Summer Family Activities @ Royal Engineers Museum
This year sees one hundred years since the end of the First World War. To mark… -
Jousting Events at Hever Castle – SELECT DATES
The annual Summer Jousting Tournaments begin at Hever Castle on 14 and 15 July. The Knights… -
Knights & Princesses School at Hever Castle
Throughout the summer holidays, kids can experience what it was like to grow up and serve… -
Dusk Safari at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Experience a wild night out with a difference when you book a Dusk Safari this year!… -
The Campfire Tales
Every Thursday evening until 30th August. Popular visitor attraction The Canterbury Tales, has launched a new… -
Exhibition: Force of Nature
Folkestone based artist Kate Knight works primarily with figurative imagery enabling an exploration of nature, whilst… -
Kids for a Quid – Summer Holiday Fun
This summer holiday the whole family can take a fun step back in time at Tenterden's… -
Summer Fun at The Farm
Come and join Hopper the Rabbit for Summer holiday fun, activities and more for all the… -
Kent Life at the Seaside
Pick up our Summer Holiday Activity Pack complete with “Explorer Card”. Each child completing the card… -
A Right Royal Riot Trail
A family activity at Rochester Castle. Take part in our heritage trail around the keep discovering… -
Crusader Trail
Take part in our heritage trail around the Temple Manor site for a chance to win… -
Summer Sundays at Penshurst Place
Sundays from 22nd Jul – 2nd Sept Falconry 11am – 5pm | Children’s Crafts 11am –… -
Summer Fun at The Dockyard
Starting from the 28th July, join Doc. Yard with his unique take on science fun. This… -
Spectacular Summer Fun at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
The long summer holidays are nearly here, so why not join us at Port Lympne Hotel &… -
Summer Family Fun at Ightham Mote
At Ightham Mote there’s a mini-beast family trail in the garden, craft activities and our special… -
Maize Maze Challenge
14th July – 2nd Sept, plus 8th & 9th Sept 11am – 6pm (last entry 5pm)… -
Brick History
Amazing historical scenes made from LEGO® Bricks will take over the No.1 Smithery at The Historic… -
Kentish Lady and Allington Castle Excursion
Enjoy the scenic River Medway on-board the Kentish Lady and combine this with a guided tour… -
Exhibition: ‘VC: For Valour – Sapper VCs of the First World War’
2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which brought the First World War to an end.… -
Tours throughout the year
Self-guided Tour & Tasting: FREE Enjoy 3 free samples of our award-winning wines and ciders after…
August 2018
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Make your own ‘Pop Up’ Royal
Join our hands-on family craft activity to make your own medieval masterpieces. Children must be accompanied… -
Open Air Cinema at Leeds Castle: The Italian Job with Full Orchestra
Join Luna Cinema for a night at the flicks with a difference. Watch one of the… -
Animal Magic
Bearded dragons, cute bunnies, mischievous meerkats, hungry chicks, pigmy hedgehogs and many, many more. Get up… -
Open Air Cinema at Leeds Castle: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Join Luna Cinema for a night at the flicks with a difference. A spell-binding night out… -
In The Trenches Week – Summer Family Activities @ Royal Engineers Museum
This year sees one hundred years since the end of the First World War. To mark… -
Open Air Cinema at Leeds Castle: Dirty Dancing
Join Luna Cinema for a night at the flicks with a difference. Tonight, nobody puts Baby… -
Big Fun Run
Be a Maidstone Big Fun Runner in 2018! Big Fun Run is a 5k untimed run… -
Dog Jog
Bring along your four-legged friend and have a bark in the park at Maidstone's Dog Jog this… -
Summer Diesel gala
Our well known and extremely popular Summer Diesel Gala is back in 2018 with a Deltic!… -
Make your own Golden Goblet
Join our hands-on family craft activity at Temple Manor. Children must be accompanied by an adult.… -
Castle Canines at Hever Castle
It’s all about the pooches with a weekend dedicated to your four-legged friends with stalls and… -
Wind Festival 2018
We celebrate one of Betteshanger’s defining features at our annual Wind Festival. Sit back and watch… -
Fairy School
An enchanting school where pupils enjoy storytelling, fairy cake decorating, dancing, crafts and other magical skills.… -
Open Air Cinema: Labyrinth
We have the 80’s cult classic “Labyrinth”, starring the late, great David Bowie as the goblin… -
Open Air Cinema: Moulin Rouge
Get ready to be transported to 1880’s Paris as we show Baz Luhrmann’s musical masterpiece, “Moulin… -
Mini Beast Home Building
Come and hear an informative talk all about mini beasts and their importance to our environment.… -
Make your own Mini Castle
Join our hands-on family craft activity to make your own medieval masterpieces at Rochester Castle, Tower… -
Home Front Week – Summer Family Activities @ Royal Engineers Museum
This year sees one hundred years since the end of the First World War. To mark… -
Plum Day
Plum Day - 12 August 2018 Enjoy a display of plums in all colours & sizes, take… -
Tudor Pageant
Gather with England's most famous King, Henry VIII, as he prepares to invade France. It is… -
Wedding Showcase
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, are delighted to open the doors to our beautiful wedding venue Commissioner’s… -
Fairy School
An enchanting school where pupils enjoy storytelling, fairy cake decorating, dancing, crafts and other magical skills.… -
Bat Walk
Join us on a dusk walk through the gardens to hear and see these nocturnal creatures.… -
Wild Craft
Come and create a piece of art using natural materials collected from around the park (or… -
Make your own Stain Glass Window
Join our hands-on family craft activity to make your own medieval masterpieces at Rochester Castle, Tower… -
The Role of Animals Week – Summer Family Activities @ Royal Engineers Museum
This year sees one hundred years since the end of the First World War. To mark… -
Open Air Theatre at Leeds Castle: Peter Pan
Get ready to think happy thoughts and fly high as the mischievous Peter embarks on an… -
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Join Alice as she stumbles into the magical world of Wonderland and meet a whole host… -
Make your own Sword and Shield
Join our hands-on family craft activitiy at Temple Manor. Children must be accompanied by an adult.… -
Solar Observing
Meet the Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford for this free drop in activity to learn… -
Rolls Royce Gathering
Great Comp Garden will be hosting a gathering of the South-Eastern Section of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts… -
Fossil Roadshow
10.00 - 16.00 Come and chat to the Time Travellers about fossils and discover more about… -
The Iguanodon Restaurant
12.30 – 13.10 14.30 – 15.10 The Iguanodon Restaurant is an outdoor theatre performance for families… -
Fossil Roadshow
10.00-16.00 Come and chat to the Time Travellers about fossils and discover more about the fascinating… -
Fairy School
An enchanting school where pupils enjoy storytelling, fairy cake decorating, dancing, crafts and other magical skills.… -
Pollinator Party
Join us for a day celebrating the UK's pollinators! This open event will include bee and… -
Dinosaur Diorama Workshop
A fun free workshop for ages 8 and above. Create your own Dinosaur Scene that captures… -
Make your own Crown Sun-Catcher
Join our hands-on family craft activity to make your own medieval masterpieces at Rochester Castle, Tower… -
The Art of Deception Week – Summer Family Activities @ Royal Engineers Museum
This year sees one hundred years since the end of the First World War. To mark… -
Summer Afternoon Music
Relax with light music on the lawn. Enjoy the summer borders and fragrant blooms as you’re… -
Dinosaur Week
Folkestone Museum’s Dinosaur Week will give you a chance to travel back in time hundreds of… -
Bugs and Dinosaurs
Get creative with bugs and Dinosaurs at Folkestone Museum, any age is welcome for some arts… -
Make your own Shield Catcher
Join our hands-on family craft activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sunday’s, 1pm-3.30pm -
Cider Festival
Cider Festival - 25 & 26 August 2018 Get in the Festival sprite with local Ciders and… -
Open Air Theatre: The Reluctant Dragon
Everyone knows St George has to battle the dragon, but what happens when the dragon simply… -
Ice Cream Festival
Kent Life welcomes back the Ice Cream Festival! Sample tasters of what is to offer from… -
August Bank Holiday at Penshurst Place
26th August: Falconry, Storytelling, Bushcraft Skills Workshops and Children’s Crafts 27th August: Bushcraft Skills Workshops and… -
Jousting Events at Hever Castle – SELECT DATES
The annual Summer Jousting Tournaments begin at Hever Castle on 14 and 15 July. The Knights… -
Knights & Princesses School at Hever Castle
Throughout the summer holidays, kids can experience what it was like to grow up and serve… -
Grand Medieval Joust at Dover Castle
Experience a spectacle of speed and skill as four of the most masterful knights in the… -
Shemomedjamo: Maidstone’s Multicultural Food Festival
You know that feeling when you can’t stop eating because everything tastes so good? Welcome to Shemomedjamo, … -
Dusk Safari at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Experience a wild night out with a difference when you book a Dusk Safari this year!… -
Open Air Theatre: As you like it
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players…” Welcome to the… -
The Campfire Tales
Every Thursday evening until 30th August. Popular visitor attraction The Canterbury Tales, has launched a new… -
Tremendous Trees
Come and explore the park's trees - find out why they are here, what they can… -
Make your own Royal Woven Flag
Join our hands-on family craft activity to make your own medieval masterpiece at Rochester Castle, Tower… -
Summer Garden Trail
Complete the picture of Hall Place by copying the missing pieces hidden in the garden. Includes… -
Exhibition: Force of Nature
Folkestone based artist Kate Knight works primarily with figurative imagery enabling an exploration of nature, whilst… -
Kids for a Quid – Summer Holiday Fun
This summer holiday the whole family can take a fun step back in time at Tenterden's… -
New Weaponry Week – Summer Family Activities @ Royal Engineers Museum
This year sees one hundred years since the end of the First World War. To mark… -
Summer Fun at The Farm
Come and join Hopper the Rabbit for Summer holiday fun, activities and more for all the… -
Kent Life at the Seaside
Pick up our Summer Holiday Activity Pack complete with “Explorer Card”. Each child completing the card… -
A Right Royal Riot Trail
A family activity at Rochester Castle. Take part in our heritage trail around the keep discovering… -
Crusader Trail
Take part in our heritage trail around the Temple Manor site for a chance to win… -
Summer Sundays at Penshurst Place
Sundays from 22nd Jul – 2nd Sept Falconry 11am – 5pm | Children’s Crafts 11am –… -
Summer Fun at The Dockyard
Starting from the 28th July, join Doc. Yard with his unique take on science fun. This… -
Spectacular Summer Fun at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
The long summer holidays are nearly here, so why not join us at Port Lympne Hotel &… -
Summer Family Fun at Ightham Mote
At Ightham Mote there’s a mini-beast family trail in the garden, craft activities and our special… -
Maize Maze Challenge
14th July – 2nd Sept, plus 8th & 9th Sept 11am – 6pm (last entry 5pm)… -
Brick History
Amazing historical scenes made from LEGO® Bricks will take over the No.1 Smithery at The Historic… -
Exhibition: ‘Time Capsule’ by Esther Johnson
August 7th – October 14th Local artist Esther Johnson holds her first ever exhibition from August… -
Kentish Lady and Allington Castle Excursion
Enjoy the scenic River Medway on-board the Kentish Lady and combine this with a guided tour… -
Exhibition: ‘VC: For Valour – Sapper VCs of the First World War’
2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which brought the First World War to an end.… -
Tours throughout the year
Self-guided Tour & Tasting: FREE Enjoy 3 free samples of our award-winning wines and ciders after…
September 2018
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Summer Fun at The Farm
Come and join Hopper the Rabbit for Summer holiday fun, activities and more for all the… -
Kent Life at the Seaside
Pick up our Summer Holiday Activity Pack complete with “Explorer Card”. Each child completing the card… -
A Right Royal Riot Trail
A family activity at Rochester Castle. Take part in our heritage trail around the keep discovering… -
Crusader Trail
Take part in our heritage trail around the Temple Manor site for a chance to win… -
Medway Model Show & Bridge Study Centre Open Weekend
September 1st & 2nd An array of superb, handmade models on display in the shadow of… -
Summer Sundays at Penshurst Place
Sundays from 22nd Jul – 2nd Sept Falconry 11am – 5pm | Children’s Crafts 11am –… -
Summer Fun at The Dockyard
Starting from the 28th July, join Doc. Yard with his unique take on science fun. This… -
Spectacular Summer Fun at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
The long summer holidays are nearly here, so why not join us at Port Lympne Hotel &… -
Summer Family Fun at Ightham Mote
At Ightham Mote there’s a mini-beast family trail in the garden, craft activities and our special… -
Painting the Place 4) Watercolours
Artist Tony Nield will help you understand the techniques behind watercolours. Complete your own masterpiece and pick… -
Hops ‘n’ Harvest Beer Festival
This popular festival returns to its roots in 2018. Join us in the beer tent to… -
Woodfest and Country Fair
Now in its fourth year, the Belmont Woodfest & Country Fair is an event not to… -
Maize Maze Challenge
14th July – 2nd Sept, plus 8th & 9th Sept 11am – 6pm (last entry 5pm)… -
Brick History
Amazing historical scenes made from LEGO® Bricks will take over the No.1 Smithery at The Historic… -
Pear Day
Pear Day – 16 September 2018 Enjoy a display of pears in all colours & sizes, take… -
Salute to the ’40s
Travel back in time to the 1940s on the 15th & 16th September at The Historic… -
Bat Walk
Join us on a dusk walk through the gardens to hear and see these nocturnal creatures.… -
Leeds Castle’s Festival of Flowers
See incredible floral displays inside the Castle and around the grounds, themed this year to 'Ladies… -
See The Gruffalo!
The Gruffalo makes a return to Kent Life following the success of his previous visits. Why… -
Open House at Hall Place
Guided tours of Hall Place at 10 am and 11am. -
Exhibition: ‘Time Capsule’ by Esther Johnson
August 7th – October 14th Local artist Esther Johnson holds her first ever exhibition from August… -
Kentish Lady and Allington Castle Excursion
Enjoy the scenic River Medway on-board the Kentish Lady and combine this with a guided tour… -
Exhibition: ‘VC: For Valour – Sapper VCs of the First World War’
2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which brought the First World War to an end.… -
Tours throughout the year
Self-guided Tour & Tasting: FREE Enjoy 3 free samples of our award-winning wines and ciders after…
October 2018
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SURVIVAL2
More mud… More obstacles… More kilometres… More challenging than ever… SURVIVAL is back with a vengeance!… -
Apple & Cider Fayre featuring Basil Brush!
Celebrating the Apple Harvest, the Apple and Cider Fayre showcases our amazing range of home grown… -
Psychic Audience evening at Kent Life
Join the renowned Kent Psychic Marcus Cinganelli for an evening of clairvoyance and entertainment. Marcus's shows… -
National Apple Festival
National Apple Festival – 13 & 14 October Discover a fascinating display of apple varieties, find… -
Exhibition: ‘Time Capsule’ by Esther Johnson
August 7th – October 14th Local artist Esther Johnson holds her first ever exhibition from August… -
Auctioneers Valuation Day
BBC and local antiques expert Catherine Southon will be available with her team from 10 -… -
8th Real Ale and Cider festival with Diesel Gala
Our major Real Ale and Cider event, only made possible through the support of West Kent… -
Kent Life After Dark
Come along and join us after dark to explore the spooky sights that Kent Life has… -
Wicked Witch of the Wild Wood Storytelling
Sessions at 1pm, 2.15pm & 3.30pm, includes hot chocolate for children and marshmallow toasting over an… -
Kent-aminated
The Zombie Apocalypse is upon us, the once beautiful sites of Kent Life have been 'Kent-aminated'.… -
Not-So-Spooky Storytelling
Sessions at 1.30pm, 2.15pm & 3pm (limited places available - first come, first served) Ideal for… -
Halloween Half Term at the Farm!
Treat the kids to a spook-tastic feast of fun for the half term holidays! Dress up… -
Kent Life Halloween Spooktacular!
Where history and family fun sit side by side! Meet animals in the farmyard, stroll through… -
Halloween at Belmont
Enjoy a spooktacular family outing to Belmont this Halloween. Children can reveal their inner artist with… -
Spooky Half Term at Penshurst Place
Trail 10.30am – 6pm Children’s Crafts 11am – 4pm Unravel ridiculous riddles and rambunctious rhymes during… -
Surgery Through the Centuries
Sessions at 12noon, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm (limited places available - first come, first served). Ideal… -
October Half Term Activities @ Royal Engineers Museum – Why Do We Remember?
Throughout this half term holiday get creative and contribute to our poppy 'Wall of Remembrance' as… -
Kentish Lady and Allington Castle Excursion
Enjoy the scenic River Medway on-board the Kentish Lady and combine this with a guided tour… -
Exhibition: ‘VC: For Valour – Sapper VCs of the First World War’
2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which brought the First World War to an end.… -
Tours throughout the year
Self-guided Tour & Tasting: FREE Enjoy 3 free samples of our award-winning wines and ciders after…
November 2018
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Bonfire & Fireworks
The Bonfire & Fireworks Event returns to Quex Park for another year. And this year the… -
Fawlty Towers Themed Evening at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
A health inspector, a rat on the loose and a gnome... You’re invited to join us… -
Kent Life Fireworks Spectacular!
Be amazed by our fire performers as we countdown to the lighting of our Bonfire followed… -
Christmas on the Home Front: WWII Experience
Step back into yesteryear and re-live the festive season in the 1940’. Take in the sights,… -
100,000 Poppies – A Community Tribute of Respect and Remembrance
Following the overwhelming response to the 5,000 Poppies project which ultimately saw over 20,000 knitted, crocheted… -
Exhibition: ‘VC: For Valour – Sapper VCs of the First World War’
2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which brought the First World War to an end.… -
Christmas Gift Shop at Penshurst Place
2nd Nov – Christmas Eve, 10.30am – 4.30pm Open until 7pm every Wednesday from 14th Nov… -
Tours throughout the year
Self-guided Tour & Tasting: FREE Enjoy 3 free samples of our award-winning wines and ciders after…
December 2018
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Christmas at Brogdale
Christmas at Brogdale - 2 December 2018 Shop, eat and be merry at Brogdale this Christmas.… -
Farm Nativity at Kent Life
Come and experience the living Nativity with our very own farmyard friends. Working together with Maidstone… -
Wartime Christmas Weekend
Join us on 8 and 9 December and discover how Christmas was celebrated during the Second… -
100,000 Poppies – A Community Tribute of Respect and Remembrance
Following the overwhelming response to the 5,000 Poppies project which ultimately saw over 20,000 knitted, crocheted… -
Exhibition: ‘VC: For Valour – Sapper VCs of the First World War’
2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which brought the First World War to an end.… -
Father Christmas Grotto at The Hop Farm
Father Christmas is back at The Hop Farm during selected dates, this December! Treat the kids… -
Santa specials
Our extremely popular and sell out Santa specials take place throughout December on the run-up to… -
Meet Santa at Kent Life!
Come along and meet Santa and his elves, visit the grotto, create a gingerbread masterpiece and… -
Christmas Gift Shop at Penshurst Place
2nd Nov – Christmas Eve, 10.30am – 4.30pm Open until 7pm every Wednesday from 14th Nov… -
Tours throughout the year
Self-guided Tour & Tasting: FREE Enjoy 3 free samples of our award-winning wines and ciders after… -
New Year’s Eve Ball at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Welcome to the roaring 20s! Celebrate the 2018 festive season in style at Port Lympne Hotel… -
Mince Pie specials and Kids 4 a £1
Come and join us for yet another mince pie to round the year off!! Your children…