What's on in July

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

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

All aboard the Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway, the venue for our Networking with a Difference event on 16th July.

Make new business connections whilst enjoying exploring this unique steam heritage destination.

Parking & refreshments provided. And if ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Wed 16 07 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Wed 16 07 2025 at 1:00 pm

Reptilia specialise in indie, alternative rock and modern party rock covers.

When: Sat 05 07 2025 at 8:30 pm

Until: Sat 05 07 2025 at 11:00 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 20 07 2025 at 12:00 pm

Until: Sun 20 07 2025 at 5:00 pm

His Majesty invites his loyal subjects to petition him...

The year is 1544 and King Henry, the Eighth of that name, is engaged upon a Royal Progress about his Realm. He has halted here, in Chatham, to afford his loyal subjects the opportunity to have a... (click the button below to read more)

When: Fri 18 07 2025 at 7:00 pm

Until: Sat 19 07 2025 at 9:00 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

Event Details
Betteshanger Rocks 2025 is going to be EPIC! Get ready for TWO full days of non-stop entertainment!

Dates: Saturday, 19th July & Sunday, 20th July

Saturday - Tribute Edition: Rock out with the best tribute acts, featuring:

Elton John
... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 19 07 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 20 07 2025 at 10:00 am

Join us for a Dance and Sing Along kids Disco with princess and superhero themed activities. Enjoy a delicious Basket Meal & V shake with meet and greet included too.

Family Ticket £63.00 2 adults and 2 children
Adult £20.00
Children £15.00 (3-12)

When: Sun 13 07 2025 at 12:00 pm

Until: Sun 13 07 2025 at 4:00 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

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

We invite you into our Heritage Suite for a real treat for all ages this summer and experience an intimate performance that no theatre can offer.

Sunday 5th July 2025 – The Railway Children
We are delighted to welcome M&M Theatrical Productions, who will ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 05 07 2025 at 2:00 pm

Until: Sat 05 07 2025 at 4:00 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

Come together to support our hospice.

Heart of Kent Hospice Cup is more than just a tournament; it's a celebration of community, compassion and commitment to providing exceptional care for those facing life-limiting illnesses.

Players will enjoy a day o... (click the button below to read more)

When: Wed 09 07 2025 at 9:30 am

Until: Wed 09 07 2025 at 8:00 pm

Band Night hosted by The Spittin' Feathers - The Spittin' Feathers play a brilliant mix of Rock ‘n’ Roll, R&B, Swing, Party and a few modern ones for good measure.

When: Sat 26 07 2025 at 7:00 pm

Until: Sat 26 07 2025 at 11:00 pm