What's on in August

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
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When: Sun 03 08 2025 at 12:00 pm

Until: Sun 03 08 2025 at 5:00 pm

Meet giant insects – Bug hunt – Outdoor craft – Bring a picnic – Enjoy a day at Brogdale Farm.

Come and join us for a day of mini-beastie fun! A day of exploring Brogdale and discovering fantastic bugs & mini beasts.

Close Encounters with the LIVE ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Fri 15 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Fri 15 08 2025 at 4:00 pm

2-Course Set Menu (Main and Dessert)
Floor filling hits from the last four decades with our high energy DJ 2-For-1 Tickets

When: Fri 15 08 2025 at 7:00 pm

Until: Fri 15 08 2025 at 11:45 pm

Brogdale Cider Festival: Exciting new layout for 2025! Enjoy local ciders, music and family fun. Free shuttle bus to and from Faversham station.

Savour the summer while you sample locally produced cider from Kent producers. Exclusive barrels of scrumptio... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 23 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 24 08 2025 at 5:00 pm

Are you looking for things to do to keep the kids busy during the summer holidays? Well, look no further than the beautiful orchards of the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale in Faversham. Why not spend a day exploring our orchards at Brogdale and discove... (click the button below to read more)

When: Tue 05 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Wed 06 08 2025 at 4:00 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

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

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

Attention all LEGO® fans! We welcome back for Summer Master Builders Parties, and their obsession with the nation’s favourite multicoloured brick.

75 minutes of mixed floor and table based LEGO® activities, based around free play. Mosaics, Car building, Ci... (click the button below to read more)

When: Mon 04 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Wed 13 08 2025 at 3:15 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

Starting from 7pm, you will be welcomed with an arrival glass of prosecco upon entry to our casino royale themed stretch tent!

(No real cash is needed to play, you will be handed play money to exchange for chips at the tables).

Play roulette, blackjac... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 02 08 2025 at 7:00 pm

Until: Sat 02 08 2025 at 10:00 pm

Mark your calendar for the 4th Amazing Thailand Festival presented by Thai Orchid Maidstone, Aroi Dee Maidstone, Singha & Lockmeadow Entertainment Centre to host ‘Amazing Thailand Festival 2025 Maidstone, UK’ at Coronation Square, Lockmeadow Entertainment Cen... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 09 08 2025 at 9:00 am

Until: Sun 10 08 2025 at 9:00 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

Dates: 19th, 20th August (Summer holidays)

Time Slots: 10am – 12pm, 11am – 1pm & 1pm – 3pm
Orchard Activity Day: Kids’ Heritage Orchard Juicing Workshops.

Everyone loves apple juice and it’s something the whole family can enjoy, but have you ever thou... (click the button below to read more)

When: Tue 19 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Wed 20 08 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.

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When: Wed 30 07 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Wed 20 08 2025 at 2:15 pm