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What’s On 

in Kent

Whatever your age or interest, events across Kent’s leading attractions are designed to inspire and entertain. With a year-round programme featuring must-see exhibitions, performances, hands-on family fun, opportunities to learn a new skill, or simply enjoy a truly entertaining day out.

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Knole

The Gruffalo Art Adventure at Knole

29 Aug – 01 Nov 26 Sevenoaks
Penshurst Place and Gardens

Apple Weekend

17 – 18 Oct 26 Tonbridge
Quex House and Gardens, home of the Powell-Cotton Museum

Nocturnal Adventures

23 Oct – 01 Nov 26 Birchington
Maidstone Museum

Ghosting Hunting at Maidstone Museum

23 Oct 26 Maidstone
Rare Breeds Centre

Farmyard Frights and Trick or Treat Delights

24 Oct – 01 Nov 26 Ashford
Leeds Castle

Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular

07 – 08 Nov 26 Broomfield
Rare Breeds Centre

Christmas Gift Market

14 – 15 Nov 26 Ashford
Leeds Castle

Wallace & Gromit – A Cracking Christmas Caper at Leeds Castle

21 Nov – 03 Jan 26 Broomfield
Quex House and Gardens, home of the Powell-Cotton Museum

A Cosy Quex House Christmas

21 Nov – 13 Dec 26 Birchington
Rare Breeds Centre

A Truly Magical Christmas

28 Nov – 23 Dec 26 Ashford
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Mission Christmas at The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Mission Christmas

29 Nov – 24 Dec 26 Chatham
The WonderWorks by Hornby Hobbies

Breakfast with Santa

19 – 22 Dec 26 Margate

Types of events

Half Term and Halloween
Tours and Talks
Gardens
Christmas
Christmas Fairs and Gifts
Food and Drink
Evening Events
Exhibitions
Visit Santa
Autumn Colour

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Quex House and Gardens, home of the Powell-Cotton Museum

A Botanical Journey: Plants, Potions & Perfume

02 – 09 Oct 26 Birchington
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Ghost Tours at The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Ghost Tours at The Historic Dockyard Chatham

02 Oct – 07 Nov 26 Chatham
Hever Castle and Gardens

Autumn Colour at Hever Castle

28 Sep – 01 Nov 26 Edenbridge
The Historic Dockyard Chatham

In Turner’s Wake: Contemporary Visions by Jake Wood-Evans

19 Sep – 15 Nov 26 Chatham
Kent Mining Museum

Elvington & Eythorne Heritage Display

09 Sep – 31 Dec 26 Deal
Belmont House and Gardens

Paintalong Workshop: Umbrella in the Rain

07 Oct 26 Faversham
Maidstone Museum

Stories and Rhymes at Maidstone Museum

07 Oct 26 Maidstone
Belmont House and Gardens

Fused Glass Workshop

09 Oct 26 Faversham
Royal Engineers Museum

Mini Museum Explorers: Mini Zulu Warriors

13 Oct 26 Gillingham
Mote Park

Tales in the Trees Walk and Workshop

14 Oct 26 Maidstone
Belmont House and Gardens

Autumn Spice Workshop

14 Oct 26 Faversham
Fort Amherst

Haunt at the Fort – Face Your Fears

16 – 31 Oct 26 Chatham
Fort Amherst

Halloween Horrors – Operation Hysteria

16 – 31 Oct 26 Chatham
Go Ape Bedgebury

 Go Ape Bedgebury’s Sundown Adventures – Ziplines at Night

16 Oct – 08 Nov 26 Cranbrook
Go Ape Leeds Castle

 Go Ape Leeds Castle’s Sundown Adventures – Ziplines at Night

16 Oct – 01 Nov 26 Maidstone
Penshurst Place and Gardens

Apple Weekend

17 – 18 Oct 26 Tonbridge
Leeds Castle

Halloween at Leeds Castle

17 Oct – 01 Nov 26 Broomfield
Royal Engineers Museum

Medway History Showcase 2026

17 – 18 Oct 26 Gillingham
Betteshanger Country Park

Halloween Trail and Pumpkin Patch

17 Oct – 01 Nov 26 Deal
Hever Castle and Gardens

Halloween Half Term Fun 2026

17 Oct – 01 Nov 26 Edenbridge
Penshurst Place and Gardens

Autumn Amble Guided Parkland Walk & Lunch

18 Oct 26 Tonbridge
Belmont House and Gardens

Screen Printing Workshop

19 Oct 26 Faversham
Fort Amherst

Clown Chaos – Halloween

19 – 31 Oct 26 Chatham
Belmont House and Gardens

Woodland Needle Felting Workshop

21 Oct 26 Faversham
Maidstone Museum

Paranormal Activity in Kent with Neil Nixon

22 Oct 26 Maidstone
Quex House and Gardens, home of the Powell-Cotton Museum

Nocturnal Adventures

23 Oct – 01 Nov 26 Birchington
Maidstone Museum

Ghosting Hunting at Maidstone Museum

23 Oct 26 Maidstone
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Yuck Yard: Barnaby Bilge’s Big Mess

Yuck Yard: Barnaby Bilge’s Big Mess

24 Oct – 08 Nov 26 Chatham
Penshurst Place and Gardens

Beware the Bad Apple! Halloween Trail at Penshurst Place

24 Oct – 01 Nov 26 Tonbridge
Penshurst Place and Gardens

Halloween Crafts at Penshurst Place

24 Oct – 01 Nov 26 Tonbridge
The WonderWorks by Hornby Hobbies

FREE entry to all at The WonderWorks

24 Oct – 01 Nov 26 Margate
Rare Breeds Centre

Farmyard Frights and Trick or Treat Delights

24 Oct – 01 Nov 26 Ashford

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