May 2018
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Spring Garden Walk
Join our Estates Manager for a gentle 45 minute walk around the Hall Place grounds. Listen… -
Beyond Divine Light
An exhibition by Clive Tanner. The exhibition will be displayed in our newly restored Crypt and… -
Cream Tea and Tractor Tour
Enjoy a perfect day out at Brogdale, home to the National Fruit Collection. Take a special… -
Bugs and Butterfly – Crafting Activities
Get creative with bugs and butterflies at Folkestone Museum, any age is welcome for some arts… -
Beasts Roadshow
Get ready for squirming, scaly, and sometimes squealing reptiles, mammals and insects as we welcome the… -
Make a Crusader’s Shield
Join our hands-on family craft activity on site. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 1pm… -
Vintage and Collectors’ Fair
Our second Vintage & Collectors Fair, held in our iconic Victorian Railway Tunnel on May 27th… -
Meet the Owls Evening
Have a hoot at Brogdale, see the owls swoop and fly in the Apple Barn before… -
Grand Medieval Joust at Leeds Castle
Medieval Jousting returns to Leeds Castle with mighty clashes and thrilling entertainment for all ages at… -
WWII Weekend
The castle’s renowned wartime event returns with more action than ever before! Witness an explosive battle,… -
The Beast
The Beast, Betteshanger’s smash hit event of 2017, is back and it’s going to be bigger and bouncier… -
Bomb Disposal!
A special trail highlighting the Royal Engineers’ role in the investigation and disarming of explosive devices… -
Roman Life and the Art of Roman Cookery
Ever wondered what the Romans ate 2000 years ago? Find out with the Time Travellers in… -
Take the King’s Shilling!
Meet Gunner Sergeant John Cullen and learn about life as a soldier in the Napoleonic war… -
Folkestone Museum is 1! Join us for lots of free family activities
Celebrate with us over the May Bank Holiday Weekend Join us for crafting fun with a… -
Arty Party with Mister Maker
Everyone’s invited to an Arty Party when popular kid’s TV presenter and everyone’s arts and crafts… -
Half Term Beastie Day
Half Term Beastie Day Hunt for and collect bugs in the orchards and see where they… -
Make your own King of the Castle Crown and Mace
Join our hands-on family craft activity to make your own crown fit for a King or… -
Museum Lates: History Mystery
Have fun meeting the people who built, lived and worked in the Museum's buildings over the… -
Head for the Hills and Celebrate!
2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the designation of the Kent Downs as an Area of… -
Make your own Royal Charles Flagship
Join our hands-on family craft activity to make your own flagship – remember to keep it… -
Half Term Fun
Enjoy a week of creative workshops with a cartoon/comic theme this half term! Tuesday – Create… -
Half-Term Family Activities – Royal Engineers Museum
Zulu Wars: Become a Zulu Warrior! Make and Take Activities Zulu warriors were traditionally formed into… -
Dino May
Come and have a ROARING time with us this May! Includes a hilarious story and dinosaur… -
Snappy Spring Holiday
After a successful debut in 2017, we’re pleased to be running our Snappy Spring Holiday again… -
Mythical Beasts
This May half term there’s a search for mythical beasts at The Historic Dockyard Chatham! Can… -
Edwardian Life at Hever Castle
Step back in time to the early 20th century when the Astor family were in residence… -
Summer Half Term Fun at The Farm!
This half term we have all our amazing children's attractions open. We have loads of rides… -
Farmyard Fairy Tales at Kent Life
Take part in our may half term at Kent Life - Join our entertainers across the… -
Crusader Trail
Take part in our heritage trail around the site at Temple Manor for a chance to… -
Ightham Mote – Half Term Fun with our Billy Goat Gruff Trail
Using a compass, follow our Billy Goat Gruff trail and tick off one of your 50… -
Half Term at Wildwood
Go wild in the woods this May Half-Term holiday at Wildwood. We have plenty of FREE… -
May Half Term at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
Experience amazing days out this May Half Term as you journey back in time! Discover Dinosaur… -
May Half Term at Howletts Wild Animal Park
Become a Conservation Cadet This Half Term! Enjoy amazing days out this May Half Term, journey… -
Medieval Story Garden at The Canterbury Tales
Visit us over Half-term for our much-loved Medieval Story Garden Activities! Learn about Medieval Medicine in our herb… -
Crown Jewels’ Trail
Take part in our heritage trail around the keep looking for all the jewels for the… -
Dutch Raiders’ Trail
Take part in our trail around the castle looking for clues to find out what happened… -
Powerful Tides: 400 Years of Chatham and the Sea
This exhibition is in celebration of The Dockyard’s 400th anniversary! 400 years through art are explored… -
The Inking Woman
This exhibition – the largest of its kind to date – demonstrates that women have always… -
Viva Leone
‘Viva Leone’ is a photography exhibition featuring sets and locations used in Sergio Leone’s classic spaghetti… -
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… -
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… -
Tours throughout the year
Self-guided Tour & Tasting: FREE Enjoy 3 free samples of our award-winning wines and ciders after…
June 2018
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Make your own Royal Charles Flagship
Join our hands-on family craft activity to make your own flagship – remember to keep it… -
Half Term Fun
Enjoy a week of creative workshops with a cartoon/comic theme this half term! Tuesday – Create… -
Half-Term Family Activities – Royal Engineers Museum
Zulu Wars: Become a Zulu Warrior! Make and Take Activities Zulu warriors were traditionally formed into… -
Dino May
Come and have a ROARING time with us this May! Includes a hilarious story and dinosaur… -
Ightham Mote – Dr Dolittle Outdoor Theatre
Pack a picnic and join us on the North Lawn at Ightham Mote for an early evening performance… -
Snappy Spring Holiday
After a successful debut in 2017, we’re pleased to be running our Snappy Spring Holiday again… -
Mythical Beasts
This May half term there’s a search for mythical beasts at The Historic Dockyard Chatham! Can… -
Edwardian Life at Hever Castle
Step back in time to the early 20th century when the Astor family were in residence… -
Summer Half Term Fun at The Farm!
This half term we have all our amazing children's attractions open. We have loads of rides… -
Farmyard Fairy Tales at Kent Life
Take part in our may half term at Kent Life - Join our entertainers across the… -
Crusader Trail
Take part in our heritage trail around the site at Temple Manor for a chance to… -
Minibeast Safaris
As part of our Glorious Gardens weekend of celebration, we’re calling all intrepid explorers to join… -
Ightham Mote – Half Term Fun with our Billy Goat Gruff Trail
Using a compass, follow our Billy Goat Gruff trail and tick off one of your 50… -
The Big Lunch
The Big Lunch is the UK's annual get together for a nationwide act of community and… -
Half Term at Wildwood
Go wild in the woods this May Half-Term holiday at Wildwood. We have plenty of FREE… -
May Half Term at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
Experience amazing days out this May Half Term as you journey back in time! Discover Dinosaur… -
May Half Term at Howletts Wild Animal Park
Become a Conservation Cadet This Half Term! Enjoy amazing days out this May Half Term, journey… -
Wedding Open Day at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Join us at the Port Lympne Hotel Wedding Open Day Come along to our second wedding… -
Summer Food & Drink Festival
Following on from the success of last year’s event Zoom Events is thrilled to be returning… -
Medieval Story Garden at The Canterbury Tales
Visit us over Half-term for our much-loved Medieval Story Garden Activities! Learn about Medieval Medicine in our herb… -
Crown Jewels’ Trail
Take part in our heritage trail around the keep looking for all the jewels for the… -
Dutch Raiders’ Trail
Take part in our trail around the castle looking for clues to find out what happened… -
A ‘Tour’ of Elizabethan London
Join Nick Dobson for his talk as you travel back to the year 1600 to take… -
‘My Dog’s Got No Nose’
A journey through the events surrounding a stand-up comedian's first ever performance. Stand-up comedy, unrequited love,… -
Painting the Place 1)Pen & Wash
The first in a series of art classes run by our very own accomplished artist Anthony… -
Ramsgate and its part in Dunkirk
78 years after 'The Miracle of Dunkirk' Isaac Naylor presents an examination of the contribution that… -
All Day Family Cinema
Quex Park | All Day Family Cinema | a great day out in Kent// Family all… -
Hartley Morris Men
A band of 30 traditional Morris Men will be performing in the castle grounds for the… -
Open Farm Sunday at Solley’s Ice Cream Parlour
Join us to find out more about our family farm. We’ll be running farm & dairy… -
Classic & Vintage Vehicle Show
Quex Park | Classic & Vintage Vehicle Show | a great day out in Kent// A… -
WWI Commemorations – Living History Weekend
2018 is the centenary of the end of the Great War and here at Belmont we… -
Strawberry Fair
Strawberry Fair – 10 June 2018 A real English country fair, celebrate some of the first… -
Taste the Best of Produced in Kent at Biddenden Vineyards
Biddenden Vineyards will be hosting its 12th annual Food and Drink Day on Sunday 10th June,… -
The Dutch are Coming
A Family Living History Event at Upnor Castle depicting the events in 1667 when the Dutch… -
Print a Badge or Magnet
As part of the Upnor Castle The Dutch are Coming! event, join local artist Xtina Lamb… -
Family Bushcraft Day
Looking for something different to do with the family? On our family bushcraft day you will… -
Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott
Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott with special guest Billy Bragg have announced dates as part of… -
Cartoon Workshops
The brilliant Gary Northfield, cartoonist and author, has worked with the Beano, Dandy, Phoenix and National… -
Andy’s Dino Raps at Howletts Wild Animal Park
Get ready to sink your teeth into a brilliant day out at Howletts Wild Animal Park,… -
CAMRA Ale & Cider Festival – Tenterden Town Station
Ales by the Rails - this will be the 10th Annual CAMRA Festival at the Kent… -
Powerful Tides: 400 Years of Chatham and the Sea
This exhibition is in celebration of The Dockyard’s 400th anniversary! 400 years through art are explored… -
Fought for Freedom Military Show
Quex Park | Fought for Freedom Military Show | a great day out in Kent// Welcome… -
A Weekend for Dad at Penshurst Place
16th June: 11am – 4pm: Children’s Crafts 17th June: 11am – 4.30pm: Junk Orchestra Step inside… -
Father’s Day weekend at Hever Castle
Classic cars in a stunning location with a myriad of food options to boot – the… -
Children’s Art Week
A UK wide programme to encourage children, young people, families and teachers to engage with the… -
Father’s Day Tours at Biddenden Vineyards
This year why not treat your Dad to a fantastic trip out and book on to… -
Father’s Day at Ightham Mote
At Ightham Mote, it’s time for fathers and grandfathers to relax with a spot of family… -
Human Dimensions of Conservation Management
This intensive weekend training workshop at Wildwood Trust led by Dr Alistair Bath, will focus on… -
Open Air Theatre – The Reluctant Dragon
Ideal for all the family, the Mote Park Fellowship are proud to present an open air… -
Bat Walk
Join us as we lead you on a walk through Mote Park in search of bats!… -
Cream Tea and Tractor Tour
Enjoy a perfect day out at Brogdale, home to the National Fruit Collection. Take a special… -
Welcome Summer!
Children’s Crafts: 11am – 4pm Celebrate the start of the great British summer with us, and… -
English Chamber Orchestra
Celebrate the heyday of the Age of Sail with an exquisite programme of music performed by… -
Family Dog Show at Kent Life
Bring along man’s best friend to take part in our Family Fun Dog show. Enter the… -
Leeds Castle’s Triathlon
Swim… Bike… Run… the most exhilarating way to experience “The Loveliest Castle in the World”. Compete… -
Hever’s Home Front at Hever Castle
Step back in time to 1940s Britain at Hever’s Home Front. Experience what it was like… -
The Inking Woman
This exhibition – the largest of its kind to date – demonstrates that women have always… -
Plant Fair
A wonderful chance to track down specialist varieties and something different for your garden this year… -
Viva Leone
‘Viva Leone’ is a photography exhibition featuring sets and locations used in Sergio Leone’s classic spaghetti… -
Bricks of Bexley
Join Local Studies Librarian, Will Cooban, for a fascinating talk on the history of some of… -
Sustainable Crafts
This is an exciting opportunity to give your trash a new lease of life. Join the… -
Armed Forces Day at Penshurst Place
30th June: 11am – 5pm In celebration of our Armed Forces and the centenary of the… -
Summer transport festival
The Summer Transport Festival - A gathering of steam on the road and rails, vintage vehicles… -
Quex Park VW Show
Quex Park | Quex Park VW Show | a great day out in Kent// The very… -
NGS Open Garden Weekend
Belmont is pleased to support the work of the National Garden Scheme. The Tea Tent will… -
Ramblin Man Fair
Following on from the critically acclaimed and commercially successful third year in 2017, Ramblin’ Man Fair… -
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… -
Exploring Textiles in Design
Following her previous sell-out courses, artist Anne Delacour will lead another 8 week course exploring the… -
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… -
Tours throughout the year
Self-guided Tour & Tasting: FREE Enjoy 3 free samples of our award-winning wines and ciders after…
July 2018
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Prom on the Farm with Martha Trust
Join us as we host Martha Trust’s Prom on the Farm in the fields of our… -
Summer transport festival
The Summer Transport Festival - A gathering of steam on the road and rails, vintage vehicles… -
Quex Park VW Show
Quex Park | Quex Park VW Show | a great day out in Kent// The very… -
Rhythm & Blues
Quex Park | Rhythm & Blues | a great day out in Kent// Relax in stunning… -
NGS Open Garden Weekend
Belmont is pleased to support the work of the National Garden Scheme. The Tea Tent will… -
Ramblin Man Fair
Following on from the critically acclaimed and commercially successful third year in 2017, Ramblin’ Man Fair… -
Painting the Place 2) Drawing Buildings
A half day session led by our very own artist Anthony Nield. Watch a demonstration,… -
Measure for Measure – Outdoor Theatre
Some rise by sin and some by virtue fall. Vienna is rife with brothels, loose morality… -
History of Mote Park Walk
A guided walk around Mote Park with the Chairman of the Mote Park Fellowship to look… -
Race for Life
This is a 5k run suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one… -
Pretty Muddy 5k
Race for Life Pretty Muddy is our brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame.… -
Big Day Out
Big Day Out returns in 2018 for the 3rd edition of the festival. Chart topping artists… -
Teddy Bears Picnic & Sooty Show at Kent Life
Take part in our Teddy Bears Picnic with your favourite Ted, every child visiting with their… -
Cherry Fair
Cherry Fair - 16 July 2018 Cherries galore at Brogdale! Celebrate all things cherry, with over… -
Spoon Carving Workshop
Enjoy a unique and satisfying experience learning how carve your own wooden spoon. You will be… -
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… -
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… -
Exploring Textiles in Design
Following her previous sell-out courses, artist Anne Delacour will lead another 8 week course exploring the… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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 –… -
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… -
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… -
Animal Magic
Bearded dragons, cute bunnies, mischievous meerkats, hungry chicks, pigmy hedgehogs and many, many more. Get up… -
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.… -
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… -
Make your own Mini Castle
Join our hands-on family craft activity to make your own medieval masterpieces at Rochester Castle, Tower… -
Plum Day
Plum Day - 12 August 2018 Enjoy a display of plums in all colours & sizes, take… -
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.… -
Make your own Stain Glass Window
Join our hands-on family craft activity to make your own medieval masterpieces at Rochester Castle, Tower… -
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… -
Fairy School
An enchanting school where pupils enjoy storytelling, fairy cake decorating, dancing, crafts and other magical skills.… -
Make your own Crown Sun-Catcher
Join our hands-on family craft activity to make your own medieval masterpieces at Rochester Castle, Tower… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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 –… -
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… -
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 –… -
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… -
Bat Walk
Join us on a dusk walk through the gardens to hear and see these nocturnal creatures.… -
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… -
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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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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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…