What's on in August

Join award winning The Creation Station and celebrate the beauty of nature in this hands-on workshop where children will decorate their very own fabric bag using a range of creative printing techniques, including the use of real flowers to add exciting printe... (click the button below to read more)

When: Wed 06 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Wed 06 08 2025 at 2:30 pm

We are super excited to welcome back GAMES ON WHEELS KENT. A must for all the young gamers out there! Their new, state of the art, gaming bus will be located in our carpark and can accommodate up to 16 children, with all of them playing at the same time.
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When: Mon 04 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Thu 21 08 2025 at 11:45 am

We are thrilled that James has been able to return this Summer despite his very busy schedule. James Parsons is the UK's leading provider of comic art workshops, boosting storytelling and drawing skills, unlocking creativity and sharing illustration tricks u... (click the button below to read more)

When: Tue 19 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Tue 19 08 2025 at 2:30 pm

Find out all about wonderful plums. This one-off opportunity to pick your own plums from the National Fruit Collection (rather than the Brogdale Collections orchards). We have fruit tastings, guided tours of the National Fruit Collection, plum displays, exper... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 09 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 10 08 2025 at 4:00 pm

On Sunday 17th August, from 12:30, enjoy a complimentary live performance by the incredibly talented Beau Keats! Known for her unique and soulful voice, Beau’s music draws inspiration from legendary soul icons, and her effortless vocal performance is often co... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sun 17 08 2025 at 12:30 pm

Until: Sun 17 08 2025 at 6:00 pm

In August, Networking with a Difference is hosted by West Kent Shooting School, at Brenchley.

Come along to find out more about clay pigeon shooting, and to meet and make new business connections.

Parking & refreshments provided. Feel free to bring alon... (click the button below to read more)

When: Tue 19 08 2025 at 10:30 am

Until: Tue 19 08 2025 at 12:30 pm

Join us every Sunday through July and August for our Summer Sunday Afternoon Music

Sunday 6th - Beau Keats 3pm

Sunday 13th - LKG Duo 2pm

Sunday 20th - Jamie Leigh Nelson 3pm

Sunday 27th - David Shepherd 3pm

Sunday 3rd - Chicory ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sun 06 07 2025 at 3:00 pm

Until: Sun 31 08 2025 at 5:00 pm

Saturday, 16th August

11:00 – 12:00

Get Ready for a Slime-tastic Adventure at Lympne Castle!

Lympne Castle is thrilled to welcome back Einstein’s Entertainers with their award-winning workshops that promise to delight and inspire!

Dive into the ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 16 08 2025 at 11:00 am

Until: Sat 16 08 2025 at 12:00 pm

While the August sun begins to drift towards the horizon and shadows lengthen, join award-winning storyteller Jason Buck - back by popular demand - as he weaves dark tales of ghosts and supernatural, among the trees at this cosy, rural open-air site.

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When: Sat 09 08 2025 at 7:30 pm

Until: Sat 09 08 2025 at 9:30 pm

Brands Hatch celebrates one of the planet’s most passionate automotive nations on Sunday 10 August. This family friendly event blends a themed programme on the race circuit with a colourful off-track show to match.

Action on the Indy layout includes dedic... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sun 10 08 2025 at 9:00 am

Until: Sun 10 08 2025 at 4:00 pm

Get ready for a squishy, stretchy, and sparkly slime-making session this summer! Join award-winning The Creation Station for a hands-on Shimmer Foam Slime Workshop. Children will dive into the fun of slime as they create their own custom mix using shimmer pa... (click the button below to read more)

When: Mon 11 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Mon 11 08 2025 at 2:30 pm

PYO Fruit Weekends are a unique opportunity to pick your own unusual variety cherries, plums, gages, apples and pears from the Brogdale Collections orchards. PYO runs every weekend during fruit season from 21st June – 26th October (except event days). Visitor... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 21 06 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 26 10 2025 at 4:00 pm

“We are all fools in love!”
This Summer, the ultimate love story comes to Hempstead House Hotel as we celebrate the 250th anniversary year of its author, Jane Austen.

On Sunday 3rd August 2025, we invite you, your family and your friends to an afternoon ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sun 03 08 2025 at 3:00 pm

Until: Sun 03 08 2025 at 5:30 pm

It’s time to get your boots on and throw those cowboy hats in the air as Hempstead House Hotel transports you to the southern states of the U.S of A this summer with an exciting evening of live music, line dancing and delicious food with our Country by Twilig... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 30 08 2025 at 5:00 pm

Until: Sat 30 08 2025 at 8:30 pm

Detective Science: The Great Whodunnit Mystery!
Presented by FizzPop Science

This Summer, young sleuths are invited to become science detectives in this exciting and interactive workshop from FizzPop Science! Using scientific techniques like fingerprint a... (click the button below to read more)

When: Thu 14 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Thu 14 08 2025 at 3:00 pm