August 2017
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SOLD OUT Discover Dungeness Day
The RH&DR will be teaming up with EDF Visitor Center and Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership to… -
Make your own Colourful Critter – Upnor Castle
Join our hands-on family craft activity to make your own Colourful Critter. There are four to… -
Spin Art
Have you ever seen the art of spin painting? Discover what it's all about at the… -
Woodland Explorers
Enjoy a guided walk through the woods with games and activities along the way. 10:00 -… -
Summer Holiday Activities
Enjoy a host of creative, fun activities over the summer holidays. Taking inspiration from our exhibition… -
Battle of Medway Mini Drama School
Play on Words presents an amazing opportunity for budding stars of the stage to work… -
Leeds Castle Mystery Quest
Follow the clues to uncover the mystery as you join in interactive family fun on a… -
Bat Walk in Mote Park
Join us as we lead you on a walk through Mote Park in search of bats!… -
Nature Explorers
11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm Small game hunters wanted! Join our big hunt for some… -
Harvest Weekend
11am - 4pm Bee Weekend - Join our expert gardeners who’ll cover a different topic each… -
Summer Afternoon Music
Relax with light music on the lawn. Enjoy the summer borders and fragranced blooms as you’re… -
Artistan Cider Festival
Get in the Festival sprite with local Artisan Ciders and Live Music all weekend! Entertainment for the whole… -
‘The Wind in the Willows’ Open Air Theatre Performance
Join Badger,Ratty, Mole and Toad at Belmont House and Gardens, for a perfect summer of adventure.… -
Ice Cream Festival at Kent Life
Kent Life welcomes back the Ice Cream Festival! Sample tasters from many ice cream vendors, chocolatiers… -
August Bank Holiday
Enjoy a bumper August Bank Holiday here at Penshurst Place, with bushcraft skills by Camp Wilderness,… -
Weald of Kent Handmade Fair
Enjoy the second and final Fair of the year as artisan producers, craftsmen and stallholders from… -
The Creation Station
During the August Bank Holiday Weekend children will be inspired and enthralled by four fun activities… -
Jousting at Hever Castle – select dates
Bring the whole family to Hever Castle this summer to enjoy fun jousting tournaments on select… -
Knights & Princesses School at Hever Castle
The popular Knights & Princesses School at Hever Castle will be running daily throughout the school… -
Castle Live!
Join Dover Castle on an action-packed adventure through history. From 'What the Romans Did for Us'… -
Outdoor Theatre: Jane Eyre
Young governess Jane Eyre arrives at the mysterious Thornfield Hall deep in the Yorkshire moors and… -
August Bank Holiday Fun Weekend
As popular as ever, we will welcome many holiday-makers to the Railway this weekend, but can… -
Summer Badge Making
Little ones will love these colourful badge-making workshops. Choose from either a summer design or let… -
Pride and Prejudice – Outdoor Theatre at Rochester Castle
Take a step back in time with Chapterhouse Theatre Company to meet Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Austen's… -
Make your own Lizzie and Darcy – Rochester Castle
Inspired by Chapterhouse Theatre's performance of Pride & Prejudice, taking place in the castle grounds this… -
Workshop with Wendy Daws – Guildhall Museum
Join our drop-in artist-led session; crafts will be based around our ‘Journey to Chatham’ exhibition, part… -
Painting the Battle of Medway – Upnor Castle
Local artist Kevin Clarkson meticulously researched the Battle of Medway to create several new paintings of… -
Design a Festival Tee
Let the kids unleash their inner fashion designer and get creative making their own T-shirts -… -
Family Day at Dover Museum: Seaside Themed Activities
Come along to Dover Museum's Family Day on Thursday 31 August from 10.30am - 3.00pm. Seaside Themed… -
Mini Beast Safari
Explore the fascinating world of mini beasts as we see how many different species we can… -
Peter Pan – Outdoor Theatre at Upnor Castle
Upnor Castle Chapterhouse Theatre Company are delighted to present an all new production of Peter Pan.… -
Make your own Peter Pan characters – Upnor Castle
Inspired by Chapterhouse Theatre's performance of Peter Pan, written by JM Barrie, taking place in the… -
Tower Two Crafts – Rochester Castle
Join our hands-on family craft activity to make your own medieval masterpieces. Children must be accompanied… -
Dunkirk Up Close
Get closer to the action with costumes from the forthcoming Christopher Nolan film, ‘Dunkirk’, in cinemas… -
Museum Lates: Games Night
Together with leading board games publisher 'Thames & Kosmos', we're bringing you another night of entertaining… -
Kids Go Free at Howletts Wild Animal Park this August!
This Summer, your family days out just got even wilder as Howletts announce the continuation of… -
Kids Go Free at Port Lympne Reserve this August!
This Summer, your family days out just got even wilder as Port Lympne announce the continuation… -
Digital Graffiti
All the fun of spray painting without the mess, this electronic spray can produce 'graffiti' on… -
Medieval Story Garden
Our firm favourite event returns for the summer holidays! Learn to read the stars with our… -
Dusk Safari at Port Lympne Reserve
Experience a wild night out with a difference when you book a Dusk Safari this year! … -
Battle of Medway Family Crafts – Guildhall Museum
Join our hands-on family craft activities based around our ‘Journey to Chatham’ exhibition, part of the… -
Kent Life by the Seaside
Get in the Holiday spirt and join in with the seaside fun. Why not visit our… -
Summer Maize Maze
The #PenshurstMaizeMaze is back once again this year, and we're keeping the design a closely guarded… -
Summer Sundays
Join us every Sunday during the school summer holidays for days crammed with family fun, including… -
Summer Fun at the Farm!
Come and join Hopper the Rabbit for Summer holiday fun, activities and more for all the… -
Doc. Yard Summer Fun!
The Doc is back this Summer! With more experiments and more hands on fun! Having failed… -
Battle of Medway Trail – Guildhall Museum
Take part in our trail around the museum based on the Battle of Medway exhibition for… -
Celebration Trail – Rochester Castle
Take part in our heritage trail around the keep looking for clues to find out why… -
Battle of Medway Trail – Upnor Castle
Take part in our trail around the castle looking for clues to find out what happened… -
The Magical Travelling Story Circus
Roll up! Roll up! Fairytale acrobatic theatre company Nicole & Martin are in town. They travel… -
Nature Trail – Upnor Castle
Take part in our trail around the castle looking for clues in the castle’s flora &… -
Summer Holiday activities for passengers
Ride behind one of the railway’s beautifully restored steam locomotives, taking you on a journey through… -
Morning and Evening Guided Tours at Howletts Wild Animal Park
This summer, Howletts Wild Animal Park is offering visitors the chance to explore the park out… -
Summer Trails at Cobtree Manor Park
Each week throughout the summer holidays there will be a different trail to help you explore… -
Meet a 1667 Soldier – Upnor Castle
Local actors from Play On Words Theatre Company are delighted to introduce you to their Georgian… -
Game Plan: Board Games Rediscovered
Are you a Scrabble champion? A wannabe Chess grand master? Or a Monopoly megalomaniac? Game Plan:… -
Drawn to Light: The Hidden Cathedral
Drawn to Light’ brings together an inspiring series of work by Stained Glass Artist, Grace Ayson.… -
Call the Midwife Location Tours
Led by your very own ‘midwife’ this guided tour visits areas of the dockyard that have… -
The Queen of Ightham
A Special Exhibition - An American interlude: Queen Palmer, John Singer Sargent and their Circle. Explore… -
Weekly Charity Vineyard Tour
Every Saturday morning throughout the year and every Wednesday morning June to September. The perfect introduction…
September 2017
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Medieval Story Garden
Our firm favourite event returns for the summer holidays! Learn to read the stars with our… -
Dusk Safari at Port Lympne Reserve
Experience a wild night out with a difference when you book a Dusk Safari this year! … -
Battle of Medway Family Crafts – Guildhall Museum
Join our hands-on family craft activities based around our ‘Journey to Chatham’ exhibition, part of the… -
Draw a Mini Masterpiece – Upnor Castle
Join our hands-on family craft activity to draw your own mini masterpiece inspired by the Battle… -
Biddenden Cider Express at the Kent & East Sussex Railway
All aboard the Biddenden Cider Express... Biddenden Vineyards have once again teamed up with the Kent &… -
Open Air Theatre: Pride and Prejudice
Take a step back in time with Chapterhouse Theatre Company to meet Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Austen's… -
Kent Life by the Seaside
Get in the Holiday spirt and join in with the seaside fun. Why not visit our… -
Summer Maize Maze
The #PenshurstMaizeMaze is back once again this year, and we're keeping the design a closely guarded… -
Summer Sundays
Join us every Sunday during the school summer holidays for days crammed with family fun, including… -
Summer Fun at the Farm!
Come and join Hopper the Rabbit for Summer holiday fun, activities and more for all the… -
Doc. Yard Summer Fun!
The Doc is back this Summer! With more experiments and more hands on fun! Having failed… -
Shemomedjamo: Maidstone Multicultural Food Festival
You know that feeling when you can’t stop eating because everything tastes so good? Welcome to… -
Battle of Medway Trail – Guildhall Museum
Take part in our trail around the museum based on the Battle of Medway exhibition for… -
Celebration Trail – Rochester Castle
Take part in our heritage trail around the keep looking for clues to find out why… -
Battle of Medway Trail – Upnor Castle
Take part in our trail around the castle looking for clues to find out what happened… -
The Magical Travelling Story Circus
Roll up! Roll up! Fairytale acrobatic theatre company Nicole & Martin are in town. They travel… -
Nature Trail – Upnor Castle
Take part in our trail around the castle looking for clues in the castle’s flora &… -
Summer Holiday activities for passengers
Ride behind one of the railway’s beautifully restored steam locomotives, taking you on a journey through… -
Morning and Evening Guided Tours at Howletts Wild Animal Park
This summer, Howletts Wild Animal Park is offering visitors the chance to explore the park out… -
Summer Trails at Cobtree Manor Park
Each week throughout the summer holidays there will be a different trail to help you explore… -
Handmade & Homegrown Festival at Hever Castle
Bring the family to Hever Castle's Handmade & Homegrown Festival and be inspired by demonstrations of… -
Comedy Club with Wes Zaharuk
The night will be hosted by Sam Wyatt, with performances from Jake Howie, Alistair Tweed, Simon… -
Heritage Open Days – History of Mote Park Walk
Join a guided walk around Mote Park to look at the fascinating history behind this well… -
Heritage Open Days: Behind the Scenes Tour
Go behind the scenes with our curators. Discover 1000's of objects in our store rooms not… -
Dumper Racing at Diggerland – Sat 9th September 2017 at 4.30pm
There really is nothing quite like roaring around the Diggerland course in these specially adapted machines,… -
The Craft Fair at Quex Park
TIME: 10.00am - 4.00pm DETAIL: Midas Leisure present the Craft Fair at Quex in partnership with… -
Hops ‘n’ Harvest Festival
Join us in the beer tent to sample up to 60 varieties of beer and cider.… -
Riverhill’s Dog Show & BBQ
The Classic family show with fun classes for dog of all abilities. 12:00 BBQ & Entries… -
HOP FEST FAMILY FUN AT THE KENT & EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY
There’s something for everyone this weekend - Punch and Judy, face painting, swing boat rides, balloon… -
Medieval Falconry
Gaze skywards in awe as hawks, owls and falcons soar above the castle. Discover the art… -
Meet a 1667 Soldier – Upnor Castle
Local actors from Play On Words Theatre Company are delighted to introduce you to their Georgian… -
Leeds Castle Food Festival
Tempt your taste buds with a delicious event for ‘foodies’ at the Leeds Castle Food Festival.… -
Bus Rally Day
This is an awesome event which in 2016 attracted 29 vintage buses and coaches to exhibit… -
Open Air Cinema: Alice Through The Looking Glass
Set in the heart of the Park, both the cinema screen and natural auditorium are entirely… -
Pear Day
Celebrate over 500 varieties of Pears at Brogdale this Autumn, take a tractor trailer ride around the… -
Salute to the 40s
Become part of our 1940’s Family and be transported back in time for two full days… -
Harvest Weekend
11am - 4pm. Harvest Kitchen Weekend - Join our expert gardeners who’ll cover a different topic… -
‘My Dog’s Got No Nose’
A journey through the events surrounding a stand-up comedian's first ever performance. Performed by 'Noted for… -
Imagine…The Beatles
Returning by popular demand this will be an evening where you can hear, dance and sing… -
See The Gruffalo!
The Gruffalo returns to Kent Life following the success of last year. Why not take a… -
Harvest Weekend
11am - 4pm. Apples and Pears Weekend - Join our expert gardeners who’ll cover a different… -
A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS AT THE KENT & EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY
Travel behind Thomas between Tenterden and Rolvenden Stations and meet The Fat Controller! Enjoy balloon modelling… -
A Family Weekend with Peppa Pig
With special trains running to see Peppa Pig at intervals at New Romney station. -
Festival of Flowers
See the State Rooms and grounds of Leeds Castle adorned with beautiful floral creations on the… -
Forage & Feast workshop
Autumn provides a rich harvest of berries and leaves to titivate our tastebuds. Join Lucia Stuart… -
Early Peoples: Building BIG
Come and find out how the people in this area lived around 6,000 years ago. There… -
Dungeness Supper Night
Join us for our Dungeness Supper night and celebrate our 90th anniversary. Join us at Hythe… -
Apple and Orchard Weekend
Ightham Mote celebrates the bounty of the Garden of England with the annual apple and orchard… -
Game Plan: Board Games Rediscovered
Are you a Scrabble champion? A wannabe Chess grand master? Or a Monopoly megalomaniac? Game Plan:… -
Drawn to Light: The Hidden Cathedral
Drawn to Light’ brings together an inspiring series of work by Stained Glass Artist, Grace Ayson.… -
Call the Midwife Location Tours
Led by your very own ‘midwife’ this guided tour visits areas of the dockyard that have… -
The Queen of Ightham
A Special Exhibition - An American interlude: Queen Palmer, John Singer Sargent and their Circle. Explore… -
Weekly Charity Vineyard Tour
Every Saturday morning throughout the year and every Wednesday morning June to September. The perfect introduction…
October 2017
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Apple and Orchard Weekend
Ightham Mote celebrates the bounty of the Garden of England with the annual apple and orchard… -
Game Plan: Board Games Rediscovered
Are you a Scrabble champion? A wannabe Chess grand master? Or a Monopoly megalomaniac? Game Plan:… -
Comedy Club with Carl Donnelly
The night will be hosted by Sam Wyatt, with performances from Sonia Aste, Arielle Soumahoro, AJ Roberts and… -
Apple and Cider Fayre at Kent Life
Celebrating the Apple Harvest, the Apple and Cider Fayre showcases our amazing range of home grown… -
Oktoberfest Kent
The world famous Oktoberfest comes to Kent for a huge weekend of traditional Bavarian entertainment, food… -
Drawn to Light: The Hidden Cathedral
Drawn to Light’ brings together an inspiring series of work by Stained Glass Artist, Grace Ayson.… -
National Apple Festival at Brogdale
In October 2017 visit Brogdale for a breath-taking display of apple varieties. Apples galore during this… -
Electric 80s Show
Experience that magical decade again with this pitch-perfect tribute show! The 80s was the decade of… -
Call the Midwife Location Tours
Led by your very own ‘midwife’ this guided tour visits areas of the dockyard that have… -
Half Term Beastie Day
Hunt for and collect bugs in the orchards, meet the Bug Roadshow’s impressive collection of Mega… -
Bush Craft
Join us for a bush craft taster session and test out your wilderness skills 10:00 -… -
Kent Life After Dark
Come along and join us after dark to explore the spooky sights that Kent Life has… -
The Wicked Witch of the Wild Wood
Step along the Woodland Trail and prepare for a scary sight when the ugly witch of… -
Spooky Storytelling and Fancy Dress Competition
Enjoy a fun and interactive spooky (but not too spooky!) story. Make sure you come dressed… -
FIreworks night at The Hop Farm
Get ready for a magnificent fireworks display, funfair and more at The Hop Farm on the 28th… -
Spooky Half Term
Follow our Garden Trail to discover bygone stories and traditions of All Hallows' Eve and the… -
Mummification Stitch Up
Step into our embalming room and discover the preparation and sometimes squelchy practices that went into… -
Halloween Half-Term Fun at the Farm!
Treat the kids to a spook-tastic feast of fun for the half term holidays! Dress up… -
End of Year Parade
Rounding off our 90th Anniversary year with a finale to be proud of, including a special… -
Halloween Spooktacular!
A spooky week of pumpkin carving, trick or treating, creepy bugs and fancy dress competitions. Come… -
Kent-aminated!
The Zombie Apocalypse is upon us, the once beautiful sites of Kent Life have been 'Kent-aminated'.… -
Halloween
Spooky “after dark” express trains, ghostly games and activities, scary Halloween-themed food. Join in the fun… -
The Queen of Ightham
A Special Exhibition - An American interlude: Queen Palmer, John Singer Sargent and their Circle. Explore… -
Weekly Charity Vineyard Tour
Every Saturday morning throughout the year and every Wednesday morning June to September. The perfect introduction…
November 2017
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Comedy club with Paul Kerensa
The night will be hosted by Sam Wyatt, with performances from Adam Morrison, Dave Chawner, Fiona… -
Bonfire & Fireworks Event
TIME: TBC DETAIL: Saturday 4th November 2017 sees yet another Bonfire and Fireworks at Quex Park,… -
Family Day at Dover Museum: Firework Themed Activities
Come along to Dover Museum's Family Day on Saturday 4 November from 10.30am - 3.00pm. Try our… -
Fireworks Spectacular at Kent Life
Due to popular demand, 2017 will see two nights of amazing fireworks. Be amazed by our… -
The Black Prince – Man, Mortality & Myth
Canterbury Cathedral is proud to present its first Conservation and Collections Conference – The Black Prince:… -
Family Arts Award Day: The Egyptians
We're excited to offer children aged 5+ the opportunity to gain a 'Discover' Arts Award! Children… -
Counterfeit Quo
An adrenaline charged set crashes its way through many of Quo's 22 top ten chart hits… -
Christmas on the Home Front – WWII Experience
Step back into yesteryear and re-live the festive season in the 1940’. Take in the sights,… -
Santa Specials
All aboard for the November Santa Specials, No Christmas could possibly be complete without them! -
The Queen of Ightham
A Special Exhibition - An American interlude: Queen Palmer, John Singer Sargent and their Circle. Explore… -
Christmas Gift Shop
Discover beautiful ornaments and gifts worth giving this Christmas in our festive Gift Shop. An ideal… -
Weekly Charity Vineyard Tour
Every Saturday morning throughout the year and every Wednesday morning June to September. The perfect introduction…
December 2017
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Christmas at Brogdale
Shop, eat and sing at Brogdale this Christmas. Enjoy a mince pie and a festive tipple… -
Artisan Christmas Gift Fair
Start on your Christmas shopping at our special Christmas fair, displaying the wares of local artisans,… -
Comedy Club with Marcel Lucont
The night will be hosted by Sam Wyatt, with performances from Chris Norton Walker, Yazz Fetto, Trevor Feelgood… -
Farm Nativity at Kent Life
Come and experience the living Nativity with our very own farmyard friends. Working together with Maidstone… -
The Take That Experience
The Take That Experience are set to "Shine" once more as they "Relight the Fire" at… -
Magical Medieval Christmas
Make this Christmas one to remember with a visit to the Canterbury Tales’ magical Christmas event!… -
Rustic Christmas decorations
Get in the festive spirit and make your own rustic Christmas decorations. This is a family… -
The Queen of Ightham
A Special Exhibition - An American interlude: Queen Palmer, John Singer Sargent and their Circle. Explore… -
Father Christmas at The Hop Farm!
Father Christmas is back at The Hop Farm this December! Treat the kids and meet the… -
Meet Santa at Kent Life!
Come along and meet Santa and his elves, visit the grotto, create a gingerbread man masterpiece… -
Christmas Gift Shop
Discover beautiful ornaments and gifts worth giving this Christmas in our festive Gift Shop. An ideal… -
Santa Specials
All aboard for the December Santa Specials, No Christmas could possibly be complete without them! Sat… -
Weekly Charity Vineyard Tour
Every Saturday morning throughout the year and every Wednesday morning June to September. The perfect introduction…