Events

John Barrowman is back with his brand new show – My Life In Musicals, a glittering evening celebrating the greatest West End and Broadway musicals. With a career spanning over three decades on stage and screen, John has played an astonishing 22 leading male roles across the West End and Broadway. From Sunset Boulevard to […]

May 12, 2026

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May 12, 2026
7:30 pm

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10:00 pm
Hazlitt Theatre,
Earl St,
Maidstone,
Kent,
ME14 1PL

Get ready for a fun-filled day with something for everyone. Live music to keep the good vibes going. Fun Dog Show – does your pup have the waggiest tail or best trick? Children’s entertainer to keep little ones smiling. Fun fair rides & games. A variety of stalls – from sweet treats to handmade goodies. […]

May 16, 2026

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May 16, 2026
11:00 am

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4:00 pm
RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre,
199 Castle Way, Leybourne,
Maidstone,
Kent,
ME19 5HW

Enjoy a taste of history. Sample Georgian treats prepared by our volunteer cooks. Tempting scents fill the air at Quebec House as our volunteer cooks prepare 18th-century-style treats in the kitchen. Explore the childhood home of General James Wolfe then head over to the Coach House to taste the delicious bakes. Plan your visit to […]

May 23, 2026

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May 25, 2026
11:00 am

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3:30 pm
Quebec House,
Quebec Square,
Westerham,
Kent,
TN16 1TD

A transport-themed garden trail invites families to explore the grounds while discovering key milestones in the history of travel, from horse and carriage to steam trains and beyond. In The Old Coach House, children can also enjoy themed craft activities and colouring inspired by journeys through the ages. The trail runs daily from 10.00am – 5.00pm, with all crafts […]

May 23, 2026

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May 31, 2026

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Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 8DG UK

Get ready for a week of outdoor adventure this May half term! Running from 23rd to 31st May 2026, Nature Explorers Week is a brilliant opportunity for you and your children to get active and enjoy the benefits of getting close to nature! Your little explorers can plant their own sunflower seed, to take home […]

May 23, 2026

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May 31, 2026
10:00 am

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4:45 pm
Godstone Farm Limited,
Tilburstow Hill Road,
Godstone,
Surrey,
RH9 8LX

Annual village fair!! Save the date! The Ide Hill Village Fair is back! Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 1-5pm! 🎉

May 25, 2026

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May 25, 2026
1:00 pm

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5:00 pm
Ide Hill Village Green,
Church Road,
Ide Hill,
Kent,
TN14 6JW
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**** ‘The perfect first theatre outing‘ Manchester Evening News Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series tours the UK in a brand-new musical show. A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone […]

May 6, 2026

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May 7, 2026

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Trinity Theatre, Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1JP

3rd & 4th May | 24th & 25th May The bushcraft pros from Camp Wilderness will be visiting the Woodland Trail at Penshurst Place on the May Bank Holiday Weekends, providing amazing wilderness activities for children, included in admission to Penshurst Place and Gardens! Get involved in Axe-throwing and archery, have a go at cooking […]

May 3, 2026

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May 25, 2026
12:00 am

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12:00 am
Penshurst Place and Gardens,
Penshurst Place and Gardens,
Penshurst,
Kent,
TN11 8DG

Visit Meadow of Memories, a beautiful installation of handcrafted steel daisies by local charity Hospice in the Weald outside the house. Chartwell is delighted to host Meadow of Memories outside the house this May. Created by local charity Hospice in the Weald, this beautiful installation features hundreds of handcrafted steel daisies, each dedicated in memory […]

May 2, 2026

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May 17, 2026
10:00 am

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5:00 pm
Chartwell,
Mapleton Road,
Westerham,
Kent,
TN16 1PS

29th April & 13th May | 10.00am – 1.00pm | £55 per person | Tickets include access to the House and Gardens during their normal opening hours If you’re looking to grow your own in 2026 and cut down on UPFs, come along and learn with our Head Gardener, Tony Wiseman, who will help you […]

April 29, 2026

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May 13, 2026
10:00 am

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1:00 pm
Penshurst Place and Gardens,
Penshurst Place and Gardens,
Penshurst,
Kent,
TN11 8DG

Take the opportunity to visit some of the most attractive and interesting gardens in West Kent and East Sussex. The owners are opening their gates this spring and summer to raise funds for Hospice in the Weald. Twenty eight gardens will be open; take in the sights, sounds, and scents of some of the finest […]

April 19, 2026

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September 8, 2026
10:00 am

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4:00 pm
Bailiffs House,
Hever Road, Hever,
Edenbridge,
Kent,
TN8 7NP

Penshurst Place & Gardens reopens for the 2026 season on 14 February Gardens open daily during February half-term with new children’s trail House and Gardens open at weekends during February and March Penshurst place fully open daily from 28 March to 1 November 2026 Penshurst, Kent – 27 January 2026: Penshurst Place is delighted to […]

February 14, 2026

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November 1, 2026

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Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 8DG

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