What's on this Month

Back by popular demand!
Celebrate summer in the glorious sunshine of Hempstead House Hotel’s lawns and soak in the atmosphere as we take you to New Orleans and host our annual Jazz Lunch on Sunday 13th July 2025.

We invite you to sip a glass of Pimm’s and... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sun 13 07 2025 at 12:30 pm

Until: Sun 13 07 2025 at 3:00 pm

Decoupage Jar Workshop
Get creative with The Creation Station in this fun and hands-on decoupage workshop! Using colourful papers, glue, and plenty of imagination, children will decorate their very own jar to take home and treasure. Whether it becomes a vase... (click the button below to read more)

When: Mon 28 07 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Mon 28 07 2025 at 2:30 pm

As a celebration of the forties up to present day, this great event continues to entertain the crowds year after year with its mix of re-enactors, living history, trade stands, military vehicles, wood carving, food, drink and music, fashion and song. Our new... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 26 07 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 27 07 2025 at 5:00 pm

Bikefest is back and ready to roll!

Plus Spitroast, Kent's best hard rock band - AC/DC - Iron Maiden - Metallica and more!

Mark your calendars for a fun celebration of all things bikes.

Starts at 5.30pm, live music from 7.00pm.

When: Thu 03 07 2025 at 5:00 pm

Until: Thu 03 07 2025 at 10:30 pm

The Faversham Pirate Festival is back after its triumphant debut in 2024! Join the fun on Sunday, 13th July, from 10 AM till 6:00PM, for a day packed with pirate-themed activities and entertainment.

Pirate games, stalls, and skiff boats, Cinque Ports Rowin... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sun 13 07 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 13 07 2025 at 6:00 pm

Friday, 18th July, 2025

£15 per person

Join us for a spectacular Curry & Quiz Night at the enchanting Lympne Castle! Enjoy a delicious curry in a grand historic setting while testing your knowledge in a thrilling quiz. Gather your team, soak in the cast... (click the button below to read more)

When: Fri 18 07 2025 at 6:30 pm

Until: Fri 18 07 2025 at 9:00 pm

Summer Mid-Week Diesel trains and Kids Woodland Treasure Hunt

Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the summer holidays (Wed 23rd July - Fri 29th August)
11am - 1.45pm - No need to book!

A super low cost outing to keep the kids busy!

Trains a... (click the button below to read more)

When: Wed 23 07 2025 at 11:00 am

Until: Fri 29 08 2025 at 2:00 pm

Join us for a 3-course Sunday lunch accompanied by live smooth Jazz at Chilston Park Hotel
Sit back with friends and family and enjoy a Sunday lunch whilst you listen to live music at Chilston Park.

The gardens and grounds are the perfect place to explore... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sun 13 07 2025 at 1:00 pm

Until: Sun 13 07 2025 at 3:00 pm

We are super excited to welcome GAMES ON WHEELS KENT to Gravesend. A must for all the young gamers out there! The gaming bus will be located in our carpark and can accommodate up to 16 children, with all of them playing at the same time.

Bring along yo... (click the button below to read more)

When: Wed 30 07 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Wed 20 08 2025 at 2:15 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

We are excited to announce our brand-new fruit fairs this year! Starting with the Cherry Fair on 19th-20thJuly.
Enjoy picking your own fruit from the Brogdale Collections orchards, fruit tastings, guided tours of the National Fruit Collection, cherry display... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 19 07 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 20 07 2025 at 4:00 pm

Join Maidstone Wind Symphony for an afternoon of tea, treats and tunes!

Saturday 5th July, 3-5pm at St Augustine Academy, Maidstone.

Enjoy an afternoon tea picnic box prepared by award-winning cafe Fed on the Green while you listen to background chamber... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 05 07 2025 at 3:00 pm

Until: Sat 05 07 2025 at 5:00 pm

- Craft stalls from lots of wonderful local small businesses

- Face painting

- Ball games from the DAFC Community

- Children’s arts and crafts and ‘make your own’ stall

- On-site Cafe

- Free miniature railway rides

- Plus free park... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 05 07 2025 at 10:30 am

Until: Sat 05 07 2025 at 2:00 pm

Our passionate guides will take you around the historic house exploring how the house has evolved and changed with each owner since the 16th century. There might be a few secrets revealed too!

You will have time after the tour to visit our exhibition galle... (click the button below to read more)

When: Tue 22 07 2025 at 11:00 am

Until: Tue 22 07 2025 at 1:00 pm

DJ Adam Charge plays club classics.

When: Fri 04 07 2025 at 8:30 pm

Until: Fri 04 07 2025 at 11:00 pm