Chris Jackson has been appointed as the next Curator of the award-winning Colonel Stephens Railway Museum (CSRM) at the Kent & East Sussex Railway. He takes over from Brian Janes, who stepped down last year after holding the post since…

Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust is delighted to announce it has been awarded £350,000 in grants from the Garfield Weston Foundation and the Wolfson Foundation, designated for the preservation of Commissioner’s House, the oldest intact naval residence in the country. This…

The Kent & East Sussex Railway is springing into action a whole month earlier than usual this year with a Spring programme full of fun activities and special events for visitors of all ages. Steam loco 'Hastings' arriving at Tenterden…

Our latest exhibition in the James Forbes Gallery has now opened, an installation by award-winning artist Mark Humphrey. Last seen on display in 2016, Lost Soldiers is a powerful statement about the human loss of life caused by war, comprising…

Get ready for an unforgettable lineup of family-friendly events to kick off 2025, at the Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch! From magical princess encounters and special visits from some beloved characters. There's something for kids of all ages to enjoy! On…

Diggerland, the UK’s one-of-a-kind construction-themed adventure park, is thrilled to announce that a stunt driver from Diggerland Kent will take centre stage on the newly revived ITV show You Bet. The eagerly anticipated TV show, hosted by Holly Willoughby and…

The Royal Engineers Museum is delighted to announce a £233,976.00 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to save its collection of original plans of Mulberry Harbour and making them accessible to visitors and online users. Made possible by money…

Top historian and author Dilip Sarkar MBE has accepted the position of Honorary Vice-President of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust to mark his outstanding achievement in creating an official history of the Battle that changed the course of the…

Leeds Castle is set to transform into a spectacular winter wonderland, combining The Nutcracker experience with a dazzling new illuminated trail, guaranteed to captivate visitors of all ages. Running from 22nd November 2024 to 5th January 2025, Leeds Castle will…

A firm favourite this time of year, perfect for the cooler evenings, halloween and bonfire night, Biddenden Monks Delight is our famous Strong Kentish Cider blended with honey & spices to create a rich, delicious cider which may be served warm.…

The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust is thrilled to announce that The Historic Dockyard Chatham has been honoured with the prestigious Gold Award from VisitEngland in its annual Attraction Accolades, recognising the exceptional quality of its visitor experience. VisitEngland, the national…

The ranks of Churchill’s ‘Few’, the heroes of the Royal Air Force who saved this country from a Nazi invasion in 1940, have increased following the decision to add a new name to the roll of honour. Eighty-four years on…