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The Big Cat Sanctuary is delighted to announce that television personality, model, and passionate animal advocate Tasha Ghouri will be the official host for the inaugural Big Cat Fest 2026. In a major coup for the Kent-based charity, Tasha will…

Funds raised will build state-of-the-art Cheetah Conservation Centre The Big Cat Sanctuary is proud to announce the launch of ‘Born to Run’, an urgent new fundraising campaign dedicated to protecting the future of the cheetah. In a high-stakes race against…

The Kent & East Sussex Railway has made it to the regional finals of the Muddy Stilettos Awards in the Best Family Experience category for the second year in a row. The much-loved heritage railway, based in Tenterden, won the…

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…