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October 27, 2025
Volunteers take 200-mile challenge for loco restoration fund
Teams to power record-breaking hand pump trolley in fundraising relay The first weekend of November will see muscles and not steam powering travel along the award-winning Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) as a group of its intrepid volunteers take… -
October 19, 2025
Half Term Fun for the Whole Family!
This October Half Term, Wildwood Kent is are bursting with autumn adventures! From our brand-new BAT TRAILS to creative craft activities throughout the week, there’s plenty for little explorers (and grown-ups too!) to get stuck into. Wander beneath golden canopies, discover… -
October 15, 2025
Kent & East Sussex Railway wins global Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for second year in a row
The award honours businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing the K&ESR amongst the top 10% of listings of places to visit around the world on Tripadvisor. This comes as the railway once again receives a Visit England Quality Assured… -
October 15, 2025
Christmas on the estate at Penshurst Place & Gardens
New Christmas Book Folding Workshops introduced for 2025 Wreath-Making Workshops return with three dates added ‘One-night-only’ late access shopping event with festive tastings Mini Panto -- The Last N.O.E.L with Father Christmas and SEN-friendly sessions Bumper Christmas Farmers Market with… -
October 13, 2025
A Year on Boki the Bear Celebrates Remarkable First Anniversary since Life-Saving Brain Surgery in Kent
One year ago today, Boki became the first brown bear in the world to undergo life-saving brain surgery after suffering from severe seizures caused by hydrocephalus. If it wasn’t for this surgery, we feared he wouldn’t survive the winter. Today,… -
October 13, 2025
Step Into the Past at the Medway History Showcase
Kent’s Biggest Heritage Event Returns! Gillingham, Kent – 18–19 October 2025 The History Showcase Project proudly presents the Medway History Showcase, returning to the Royal Engineers Museum for a weekend packed with discovery, storytelling, and celebration of Medway’s rich and… -
October 13, 2025
Penshurst Place takes Centre Stage in More4’s ‘Great Estates from Above’
Episode reveals the estate as never seen before – broadcasting this month Star of ‘Great Estates from Above’ episode on More4, Thu 23 Oct, 9pm Filmed Feb–Jul 2025 at Penshurst Place & across the 2,500-acre estate Features conservation work, Toy… -
October 6, 2025
Admiral Sir Trevor Soar to step down as Chair of Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust
Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust has announced that its Chair, Admiral Sir Trevor Soar KCB OBE DL, will step down in November 2026 after completing ten years in post. Since his appointment in 2016, Sir Trevor has guided the award-winning charity…
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