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Where Could They Bee? Daily | 10am to 5pm throughout the summer holidays, starting 22 July Hidden amongst the gardens, oversized bees are waiting to be discovered as the popular ‘Where Could They ‘Bee’?’ children’s trail returns for the summer holidays. Armed with a trail sheet collected from the Visitor Entrance, budding wildlife detectives can […]
July 22, 2026
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August 31, 2026
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Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 8DG
Join us for the Bore Place Birthday Spotter Trail: a self-led adventure designed for families with young children, with 50 things to find across the woodlands, fields and grounds. From bees and beetles to compost heaps and muddy puddles, it’s a chance to explore this special place and discover what makes it so unique. Pick […]
July 23, 2026
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July 23, 2026
10:30 am
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1:30 pm
Bore Place,
Bore Place Road,
Chiddingstone,
Kent,
TN8 7AR
Reconnect with nature in an outdoor workshop led by wellness expert Tansy Dowman. Blending mindfulness, creativity and movement, the session will include a variety of playful and interactive nature-based activities. Suitable for children aged 4 to 11. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults and younger siblings under 4 can accompany a child with […]
July 23, 2026
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August 13, 2026
10:15 am
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12:30 pm
Emmetts Garden,
Ide Hill,
Sevenoaks,
Kent,
TN14 6BA
Friday 24 July | 5.30pm–8.30pm | £18 per person An adults-only summer evening exploring the gardens of Penshurst Place, with a complimentary glass of Squerryes Classic Brut 2022 (or an alcohol-free alternative), a short talk from the Squerryes team, and the opportunity to purchase additional wines by the glass or bottle. Guests are welcome to bring a […]
July 24, 2026
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July 24, 2026
5:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 8DG
Prehistoric roars and Wonderland wonders arrive at Spa Valley Railway this summer Families can enjoy two magical summer adventures at the heritage railway, with Dinosaur Weekend in July and Alice’s Wonderland Express in August and September. Families looking for memorable days out this summer are invited to climb aboard the Spa Valley Railway in Tunbridge […]
July 25, 2026
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July 26, 2026
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Spa Valley Railway, West Station, Nevill Terrace, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5QY.
There can’t be many better ways to spend a summer afternoon than sitting in a meadow with a blanket, a coffee in hand and one of Britain’s best-loved stories unfolding in front of you. On Sunday 26 July, The Festival Theatre brings ‘The Wind in the Willows’ to the beautiful surroundings of Dragonfly Farm Shop […]
July 26, 2026
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July 26, 2026
2:00 pm
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3:30 pm
Dragonfly Farm, Langton Road, Speldhurst, TN3 0NR
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Join the troupe at Emmetts Garden for a hilariously high-octane production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ like you’ve never seen before. Forget the tears and tragedy, our Macbeth is chock full of mishaps, mayhem and mirth. Suitable for all ages and apparitions. The HandleBards are an intrepid three-strong troupe spending the summer touring Macbeth by electric van, […]
July 12, 2026
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July 12, 2026
5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Emmetts Garden,
Ide Hill,
Sevenoaks,
Kent,
TN14 6BA
Step into a world of imagination this summer and explore the garden with activities inspired by Rob Biddulph’s latest book, ‘When I grow up I’d like to be…’ As you explore the garden, let his delightful book ‘When I Grow Up I’d Like to Be…’ spark dreams of your future—while enjoying the magic of today. […]
July 11, 2026
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September 6, 2026
10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Chartwell National Trust, Mapleton Rd, Westerham TN16 1PS
Chartwell,
Mapleton Road,
Westerham,
Kent,
TN16 1PS
Volks Weald, the family-friendly classic VW Show, is back in the Penshurst Place parkland this July! Visit and see some beautiful cars, enjoy live music, plentiful family-friendly entertainment, and of course, the inflatable pub. Tickets are available in advance and on the door for this must-visit summer show Click here for more details.
July 11, 2026
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July 12, 2026
10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Penshurst Place,
Penshurst,
Tonbridge,
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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