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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
Enjoy family fun, active and nature-based play at Emmetts Garden this summer. Get ready for a summer jam-packed with fun. With action and adventure, nature inspiration, a chance to get creative and perform as well as build and discover, there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy. Take part in the games and activities as you explore […]
July 18, 2026
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September 6, 2026
10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Emmetts Garden,
Ide Hill,
Kent,
TN14 6BA
Join us for some fun in garden this summer. Have a go at games and activities inspired by the history of games around the world. Games are available Wednesday-Sunday during opening hours as self-led activities. Join us on Wednesdays in August for soft cup archery led by one of our volunteers. We are also hosting […]
July 18, 2026
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August 31, 2026
10:00 am
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4:00 pm
Quebec House,
Quebec Square,
Westerham,
Kent,
TN16 1TD
Residents and visitors have gathered at the much-loved Vine Gardens for 15 years to enjoy free live music. This year’s Music on the Bandstand programme promises another fantastic season of entertainment. With an exciting mix of new acts and returning favourites, there is something for everyone to enjoy. So bring a rug or chair, and […]
July 19, 2026
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August 27, 2026
3:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Vine Bandstand,
Vine Gardens,
Sevenoaks,
Kent,
TN13 3UH
This summer, we’re bringing family days out to life at the award-winning Kent & East Sussex Railway with an exciting programme of affordable activities designed to delight children of all ages. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Rother Valley, visit us for a warm, friendly welcome from our volunteers and enjoy interactive adventures on […]
July 22, 2026
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August 31, 2026
10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Tenterden Town Station,
Station Road,
Tenterden,
Kent,
TN30 6HE
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
What's happening currently
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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