What's on in August

It’s time to get your boots on and throw those cowboy hats in the air as Hempstead House Hotel transports you to the southern states of the U.S of A this summer with an exciting evening of live music, line dancing and delicious food with our Country by Twilig... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 30 08 2025 at 5:00 pm

Until: Sat 30 08 2025 at 8:30 pm

Join award winning The Creation Station and celebrate the beauty of nature in this hands-on workshop where children will decorate their very own fabric bag using a range of creative printing techniques, including the use of real flowers to add exciting printe... (click the button below to read more)

When: Wed 06 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Wed 06 08 2025 at 2:30 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

Free event suitable for all ages!
Stories of Medieval Mayhem, Mystery and Mirth meet with Terrible Tudor Tales at Hall Place and Gardens this Summer.

Come one, come all, and listen to our storyteller, Dave Tonge, the Yarnsmith of Norwich as he transports... (click the button below to read more)

When: Tue 05 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Tue 05 08 2025 at 4:00 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

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: Mon 28 07 2025 at 10:15 am

Until: Thu 28 08 2025 at 2:15 pm

Taste Buddies: A Flavour-Filled Science Adventure!
Presented by FizzPop Science

Calling all curious taste explorers..... Join FizzPop Science this Summer for Taste Buddies, a fun-filled, sensory science workshop where we unlock the mysteries of flavour. I... (click the button below to read more)

When: Fri 01 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Fri 01 08 2025 at 1:30 pm

Saturday, 16th August

11:00 – 12:00

Get Ready for a Slime-tastic Adventure at Lympne Castle!

Lympne Castle is thrilled to welcome back Einstein’s Entertainers with their award-winning workshops that promise to delight and inspire!

Dive into the ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 16 08 2025 at 11:00 am

Until: Sat 16 08 2025 at 12:00 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

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

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

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

Our passionate curator will take you around the historic house exploring how the rooms were used over 70 years ago to carry out top-secret work as part of Operation Ultra. Discover how American soldiers stationed at Hall Place – code name Santa Fe – intercept... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sun 10 08 2025 at 10:45 am

Until: Sun 10 08 2025 at 1:00 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

The Invicta Model Railway Show is a special event day of the year for all train enthusiasts!

Organised by Invicta Model Rail, the Engine Shed will be hosting the model railway exhibition with a number of unique layouts for you to view, alongside our own ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sun 03 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 03 08 2025 at 5:00 pm