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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
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
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
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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From the producers of ‘Spot’s Birthday Party’ Experience the mischief with the acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With […]
June 12, 2026
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June 13, 2026
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Trinity Theatre, Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1JP
“Glorious Gardens Weekend is back for 2026! Join us for a three day celebration of our historic gardens, and the wider landscape of the Weald of Kent which Penshurst Place calls home. We’ll be joined by a collection of entertainment to help us celebrate properly, so expect live music, delicious cream teas, captivating floral installations, […]
June 12, 2026
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June 14, 2026
10:00 am
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5:00 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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