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Penshurst Place & Gardens welcomes visitors throughout May with a lively programme of family-friendly events in its historic house and Grade I-listed gardens, which come into their own as late spring unfolds. From artisan markets and a one-day shopping pop-up…

Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Vice Admiral Sir Martin Connell KCB CBE as its next chair. Sir Martin will take up the position in November 2026, succeeding Admiral Sir Trevor Soar KCB OBE DL…

Do you have a passion for gardening? Looking to take your knowledge to the next level? Royal Horticultural Society Level 2 courses begin again in September. Practical Course - Tuesdays 10-3pm (term-time only). Theory Course - Hybrid course with online…

The Big Cat Sanctuary is proud to announce that Cats Protection will join as the headline partner for Big Cat Fest 2026, a spectacular 10-day summer celebration and the world’s first festival dedicated entirely to wild cat conservation. In an…

A centuries-old painting at Penshurst Place takes centre stage this spring as a new exhibition, ‘Who Are the Two Boys?’ opened on Saturday 28 March 2026. The exhibition invites visitors to help unravel the mystery surrounding the identity of the…

The Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) will be turning back the clock once again as its ever-popular 1940s Weekend returns on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May 2026. Visitors are invited to take a nostalgic journey back to wartime…

Diggerland Kent is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a Bronze Award at the 2025-2026 Wilder Kent Awards, in recognition of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, wildlife conservation, and community engagement. The Wilder Kent Awards, organised by Kent…

Construction machinery meets competitive spirit as a remarkable 13-year-old trained digger operator prepares to go head-to-head with a long-standing Diggerland professional in what promises to be an unforgettable showdown. Visitors to Diggerland Kent will witness a truly unique contest as…