What's on in August

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 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

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

Come and support all the competitors at the Strongman Train Pull Challenge!
From 12 midday on Sunday 10th August the athletes
test their strength against an old fashioned steam train! The challenge is 20 metre pull. The fastest time wins. Both men and women... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sun 10 08 2025 at 12:00 pm

Until: Sun 10 08 2025 at 3:00 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: Tue 26 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Tue 26 08 2025 at 1:30 pm

Bring a picnic blanket or chair and bring some yummy food, settle down for an evening under the stars. Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mom with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she’s p... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 30 08 2025 at 7:00 pm

Until: Sat 30 08 2025 at 11:00 pm

We welcome back this Summer the brilliant Our Amazing Animal World pet rescue sanctuary, with their journey around the world!

Experienced animal handlers, Mark and Jerry, will be returning with a selection of their much loved rescued pets. You're guarantee... (click the button below to read more)

When: Thu 31 07 2025 at 10:15 am

Until: Wed 27 08 2025 at 2:15 pm

Wednesday, 13th August, 2025

18:00 – 21:00

We invite you to join us in the cosiness of Lympne Castle’s interior and the breathtaking exterior and enjoy your latest read. Unlike regular book clubs, bring your own book and read in peace whilst enjoying a ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Wed 13 08 2025 at 6:00 pm

Until: Wed 13 08 2025 at 9:00 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

A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make our first event such a success. We have had the most amazing feedback, with the overwhelming theme ‘we hope you will continue’. So I am pleased to say that we now have the date confirmed for 2025, Sunday 17th Augus... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sun 17 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 17 08 2025 at 4:00 pm

Join Ranger Stu for a fun, educational and interactive animal show where children will learn about and interact with a selection of animals. The amazing animals include: an owl, tarantula, tortoise, lizard, snake, armadillo and tenrec (animals may be change).... (click the button below to read more)

When: Tue 19 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Tue 19 08 2025 at 3:30 pm

After last year’s fantastic event, we’ve got even more to celebrate in 2025. The 4th Heritage Sprint promises to be bigger and better, bringing together a vibrant crowd of bikers, enthusiasts, and families. With more racers, more exhibitors, and more activiti... (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

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

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