What's on in August

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

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

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

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

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 10 08 2025 at 1:00 pm

Until: Sun 10 08 2025 at 3:00 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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