Events in Kent
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The Wigmore Lectures - Punch and Judy
Type
Literature
Location
Medway Towns
Dates
- From:
- 15 Feb 2012 To 15 Feb 2012
The Wigmore Lectures - Punch and Judy - a lecture by Bertie Pearce
Wednesday, 15 February, 8pm
Tickets: £3.75
Medway Festival of Steam and Transport
Type
Participatory Event
Location
Medway Towns
Dates
- From:
- 8 Apr 2012 To 9 Apr 2012
Venue
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Medway Towns
In its 10th Anniversary year, this established event celebrates transport through the ages. Boasting a special railway theme for 2012, the festival will feature hundreds of spectacular steam and other vehicle exhibits.
The English Festival
Type
Festival
Location
Medway Towns
Dates
- From:
- 21 Apr 2012 To 21 Apr 2012
Venue
Riverside Country Park, Medway Towns
The English Festival
Saturday, 21 April 2012
Riverside Country ParkCome along to enjoy and celebrate all things English. Share in some family fun with culture,
history and tradition.Salute to the 40s
Type
Festival
Location
Medway Towns
Dates
- From:
- 15 Sep 2012 To 16 Sep 2012
Venue
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Medway Towns
Step back in time for a weekend of nostalgia and life on the Home Front. Full of atmosphere, song and humour there is plenty of entertainment for the whole family and it’s a great event for youngsters too!
Rail Art at No.1 Smithery - The Gallery
Type
Exhibition
Location
Medway Towns
Dates
- From:
- 31 Mar 2012 To 13 May 2012
Venue
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Medway Towns
For more than 150 years the railway has been a favourite subject for many famous artists. An exhibition from the Guild of Railway Artists will showcase collections from talented individuals.
A world made real: Dickens and Victorian life
Type
Exhibition
Location
Medway Towns
Dates
- From:
- 8 Jun 2012 To 28 Feb 2013
Venue
Guildhall Museum, Medway Towns
'A world made real: Dickens and Victorian life' looks at some of the broad social history themes covered in Charles Dickens' novels and relate those themes to relevant interesting historic objects in the museum collections.
Medieval Merriment
Type
Festival
Location
Medway Towns
Dates
- From:
- 1 Sep 2012 To 2 Sep 2012
Venue
Rochester Castle, Medway Towns
Come and see the castle in all its medieval glory, with a weekend of historic activities. Supported by the Events and Festival Team. Free admission into the castle grounds. No need to book in advance. Entrance into the castle at normal price
Rochester Sweeps Festival
Type
Festival
Location
Medway Towns
Dates
- From:
- 5 May 2012 To 7 May 2012
Medway Council recreates this traditional, colourful and lively festival each year. Local chimney sweeps, Morris sides and folk groups from all over the UK join in the fun.
Saturday, 5 May; Sunday, 6 May; Monday, 7 May 2012Ocelot 50 - the 50th Anniversary of HM Submarine Ocelot
Type
Ceremony
Location
Medway Towns
Dates
- From:
- 12 May 2012 To 12 May 2012
Venue
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Medway Towns
Commemorative church service and parade, featuring the band of HM Royal Marines, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the launch of HM Submarine Ocelot, the last warship built for the Royal Navy at Chatham.
Dickens Festival
Type
Festival
Location
Medway Towns
Dates
- From:
- 8 Jun 2012 To 10 Jun 2012
Medway is proud of its association with the writer Charles Dickens and the Dickens Festival has celebrated these lasting connections every year since 1978.
The 2012 festival will take place on Friday, 8; Saturday, 9; and Sunday, 10 June 2012.Punch and Dickens
Type
Participatory Event
Location
Medway Towns
Dates
- From:
- 11 Feb 2012 To 19 Feb 2012
Venue
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Medway Towns
The Historic Dockyard Chatham is “pleased as Punch” to declare it will be celebrating the birthdays of two of the most famous characters that represent the atmosphere of 19th century England - Mr Charles Dickens and Mr Punch.
River Festival
Type
Festival
Location
Medway Towns
Dates
- From:
- 2 Jun 2012 To 2 Jun 2012
The River Festival, which takes place on Saturday, 2 June, forms part of three days of celebrations to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee. The following day a special service will be held at Rochester Cathedral, the second oldest in the country. Then
Avenue Q
Type
Performance
Location
Canterbury
Dates
- From:
- 16 Apr 2012 To 21 Apr 2012
After nearly five years of mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness, London's funniest show by far is hitting the road.
Yes, Prime Minister
Type
Performance
Location
Canterbury
Dates
- From:
- 10 Apr 2012 To 14 Apr 2012
The original writers of the classic BBC TV series, Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn, have reunited for this anniversary production.
Olympic torch relay
Type
Festival
Location
Medway Towns
Dates
- From:
- 20 Jul 2012 To 20 Jul 2012
See the Olympic torch as is passes through Medway on its journey to the Olympic Stadium.
The torch will travel through Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and Strood on Friday, 20 July - just one week before the flame is lit at the opening ceremony.
