What's on in August

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

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

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

Get ready for a squishy, stretchy, and sparkly slime-making session this summer! Join award-winning The Creation Station for a hands-on Shimmer Foam Slime Workshop. Children will dive into the fun of slime as they create their own custom mix using shimmer pa... (click the button below to read more)

When: Mon 11 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Mon 11 08 2025 at 2:30 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 are super excited to welcome GAMES ON WHEELS KENT to Gravesend. A must for all the young gamers out there! The gaming bus will be located in our carpark and can accommodate up to 16 children, with all of them playing at the same time.

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

When: Wed 30 07 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Wed 20 08 2025 at 2:15 pm

“We are all fools in love!”
This Summer, the ultimate love story comes to Hempstead House Hotel as we celebrate the 250th anniversary year of its author, Jane Austen.

On Sunday 3rd August 2025, we invite you, your family and your friends to an afternoon ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sun 03 08 2025 at 3:00 pm

Until: Sun 03 08 2025 at 5:30 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

Bikefest is back and ready to roll!

Mark your calendars for a fun celebration of all things bikes.

Starts at 5.30pm, live music from 7.00pm.

When: Thu 07 08 2025 at 5:00 pm

Until: Thu 07 08 2025 at 10:30 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

Join us for a fun-filled day of activities, entertainment, and community spirit!
Children’s Entertainment
Face Painting
Arts & Crafts
Food & Refreshments
Fun Activities for the Whole Family
...and much more!
Don't miss out on the ultimate summer jam-boree!

When: Wed 13 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Wed 13 08 2025 at 2:00 pm

On Sunday 17th August, from 12:30, enjoy a complimentary live performance by the incredibly talented Beau Keats! Known for her unique and soulful voice, Beau’s music draws inspiration from legendary soul icons, and her effortless vocal performance is often co... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sun 17 08 2025 at 12:30 pm

Until: Sun 17 08 2025 at 6:00 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

Ancient woodland & forests used to cover much more of the landscape than they do today, so it isn’t surprizing that they appear in so many legends & traditional folk stories. They were seen as places of myth and legend. A walk in the woods could be magical bu... (click the button below to read more)

When: Fri 01 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 31 08 2025 at 4:00 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