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One hundred years ago, a charity was formed to run the Powell-Cotton Museum in Birchington, on the East Kent coast, and care for its already-vast collections. Now, the Powell-Cotton Trust unveils the first of the celebratory centenary events planned for…

Maidstone Museum is proud to announce the results of this year’s Young Artist of the Year Awards, following a record‑breaking number of submissions from talented young creatives across the region. Judging took place in February, with an impressive range of…

Chatham has announced its intention to bid for the first ever UK Town of Culture, a title that would bring up to £3 million to the Medway town for a year of cultural celebration in 2028. The campaign, led by…

As the gardens at Penshurst Place begin to brighten with the first colours of spring, families are invited to mark Mother’s Day with a combination of seasonal walks, creative activities and a special afternoon tea served in one of the…

Diggerland UK Theme Parks are kicking off the 2026 season with a bang! Families who visit any of the park’s locations in Kent, Devon, Durham and Yorkshire can explore the fully refreshed indoor and outdoor Little Tikes areas, now packed…

Sustainability goals and a desire to reduce environmental impact are behind the Kent & East Sussex Railway’s latest station upgrade, made possible by a UK Government-funded grant from Ashford Borough Council. The award-winning heritage railway has received a Rural Energy…

The Big Cat Sanctuary is thrilled to announce that the fundraising target to rescue Ursa, a young female Eurasian lynx from war-torn Ukraine, has not only been met but significantly exceeded. Thanks to an extraordinary £50,000 donation from local business…

Diggerland is starting up the engines for an action-packed return as its 2026 season officially launches on 14th February 2026, bringing big machines, big thrills and a big reason for families to celebrate this February half term. With parks reopening…