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

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

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

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

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

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

Join us on our back field for another summer of selling!

Whether you're searching for a bargain, hunting for treasure or just looking to declutter, come along and join in the fun!

Our Food Hall and Street Food Village will be open too for you to pick u... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sun 17 08 2025 at 9:00 am

Until: Sun 17 08 2025 at 12:30 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

Internationally renowned local festival celebrating hops & harvest, with live music, stalls, great food, real ale, traditional dance, parade, puppet show, magic, children's fun area with fairground.

When: Sat 30 08 2025 at 12:00 pm

Until: Sun 31 08 2025 at 8:00 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.

Bring... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 09 08 2025 at 7:30 pm

Until: Sat 09 08 2025 at 9:30 pm

We are thrilled that James has been able to return this Summer despite his very busy schedule. James Parsons is the UK's leading provider of comic art workshops, boosting storytelling and drawing skills, unlocking creativity and sharing illustration tricks u... (click the button below to read more)

When: Wed 20 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Wed 20 08 2025 at 2:30 pm

Family Fest Fun at Betteshanger Park!
Saturday 16th August | 10am – 3pm
FREE ENTRY

Gather your loved ones and join us for a brilliant day out at Betteshanger Park! We’re bringing the good vibes, exciting entertainment, and plenty of smiles with a range ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 16 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sat 16 08 2025 at 3:00 pm

Let your child’s creativity shine in this colourful Mosaic Art Workshop with award-winning The Creation Station! Using a variety of safe, child-friendly materials, children will design and create their very own mosaic masterpiece onto canvas.

From bold pat... (click the button below to read more)

When: Tue 12 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Tue 12 08 2025 at 11:30 am

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

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