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As the leaves begin to turn and the gardens take on their autumn colours, Hever Castle is inviting visitors to enjoy a season of nature, gardening and outdoor discovery. From 28th September to 1st November 2026, Hever Castle's Autumn Colour…

Penshurst Place will step back into its Tudor past this September with a new weekend of living history, as Tudor characters and re-enactors bring the sights and sounds of the 16th century to life in the grounds of the historic…

There’s good news for anyone who missed out on a booking a place for the new hit whodunnit experience on the Kent & East Sussex Railway this Summer, as an additional date has been announced. The immersive and interactive Murder…

This September, the historic grounds of Hever Castle will once again be transformed into a vibrant showcase of contemporary design and artisan craftsmanship as the Autumn Contemporary Craft Fair returns from Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th September 2026. Set against…

It is with some trepidation that Hever Castle opens its doors after hours this Halloween… As darkness falls and the last daytime visitors leave, Hever Castle once again invites brave souls to experience its popular Haunted Hever Castle Tours, returning…

Families are invited to discover a Halloween adventure with a scientific twist as Spooktacular Science takes over the grounds of Hever Castle this October half term. Running from Saturday 17 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, the historic estate will…

Opening on 19 September 2026, ‘In Turner’s Wake: Contemporary Visions by Jake Wood-Evans’ brings the largest display of original works by J.M.W. Turner ever shown at The Historic Dockyard Chatham to the historic maritime site. Running through 15 November 2026,…

Penshurst Place has been shortlisted for the Historic Houses' Collections Award following the transformation of its much-loved Toy Museum. Run by Historic Houses in partnership with Dreweatts, the national award celebrates historic houses that have found innovative ways to care…