What's on in August

Our passionate curator will take you around the historic house exploring how the rooms were used over 70 years ago to carry out top-secret work as part of Operation Ultra. Discover how American soldiers stationed at Hall Place – code name Santa Fe – intercept... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sun 10 08 2025 at 10:45 am

Until: Sun 10 08 2025 at 1:00 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

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

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

Free event suitable for all ages!
Stories of Medieval Mayhem, Mystery and Mirth meet with Terrible Tudor Tales at Hall Place and Gardens this Summer.

Come one, come all, and listen to our storyteller, Dave Tonge, the Yarnsmith of Norwich as he transports... (click the button below to read more)

When: Tue 05 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Tue 05 08 2025 at 4:00 pm

Looking for a fun-filled day out for the whole family? We've got you covered! Join us on Monday, 11th August 2025, at Whitstable Bends for an action-packed day of entertainment, rides, and activities!
What’s in store?
Chicken show from Britain's got talent!... (click the button below to read more)

When: Mon 11 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Mon 11 08 2025 at 5:00 pm

Bring a blanket or picnic chair, some yummy food and settle down for an evening under the stars. A dazzling cinematic adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical, offering a fresh perspective on the Land of Oz. The movie follows Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) who bec... (click the button below to read more)

When: Fri 29 08 2025 at 7:00 pm

Until: Fri 29 08 2025 at 11:00 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

Taste Buddies: A Flavour-Filled Science Adventure!
Presented by FizzPop Science

Calling all curious taste explorers..... Join FizzPop Science this Summer for Taste Buddies, a fun-filled, sensory science workshop where we unlock the mysteries of flavour. I... (click the button below to read more)

When: Fri 01 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Fri 01 08 2025 at 1:30 pm

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

Get ready to explore the wonders of science, art, and creativity in this hands-on workshop packed with three exciting STEM-based activities!

Whirligigs – Design and spin colourful pattern discs while discovering how movement and colour mixing work together... (click the button below to read more)

When: Mon 18 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Mon 18 08 2025 at 2:30 pm

It's back! Family Fun Day starting from 11am - 4pm.

This year there will be bouncy castles, an inflatable assault course, soft play and games.

Pre-Book now:

Purchase an all day access wristband for the kids which will give them unlimited goes on the ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 16 08 2025 at 11:00 am

Until: Sat 16 08 2025 at 4:00 pm

Flower Pounding Bags

Get ready for a wonderfully creative and slightly noisy workshop with award winning The Creation Station! Using real flowers, children will explore the unique art of flower pounding - transferring natural dyes from petals onto fabric t... (click the button below to read more)

When: Fri 08 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Fri 08 08 2025 at 2:30 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

We are excited to announce that Allington Castle Gardens will be opening their doors on Sunday 20 July and Sunday 4 August.
There's more! Allington Castle has generously donated a limited number of admission tickets for a private one hour guided castle tour
... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sun 03 08 2025 at 12:00 pm

Until: Sun 03 08 2025 at 5:00 pm