Experience living history at the annual dickens festival in Broadstairs, Thanet

Dickens Festival, Broadstairs

16th - 18th June 23

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Kent is known as the Garden of England, a county with a glorious natural landscape, stunning heritage coastline, award-winning attractions, offering an array of top quality outdoor events all year round. Featuring a UNESCO World Heritage Site, numerous Blue Flag Beaches, historical, TV and film links and a whole host of seasonal events, ensures you'll find something different and something to love on every visit.   Head to Kent in 2023 and experience the fantastic free Dickens Festival (June), the tasty Sandwich Folk and Ale Festival (June/July), the colourful Deal Pride (July), the spectacular Leeds Castle classical concert (July) or the musical Margate Soul Festival (August), all giving another great reason to visit Kent this summer. 

What's on in Kent today?

To find out what's on in Kent today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date. Kent is a popular destination for day trips from London and for European travellers arriving into the UK by sea so events celebrating culture, food and music are never far away.  

The family-friendly coastal seaside resorts such as Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate have events calendars geared for keeping kids entertained whether it's during the holidays or for a weekend break. Historic Dover, medieval Sandwich and maritime Deal provide destinations ideal for a seaside getaway, a walking holiday or a cultural break by the sea.  Whilst Maidstone, the event's capital of Kent, makes for an ideal base for festival goers, adventure weekenders or for exploring this beautiful county.  

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  1. Animal Guising and the Kentish Hooden Horse

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    Exhibitions

    Maidstone

    The Hooden Horse can be seen snapping its teeth and causing havoc at many folk festivals, but where did it come from and how does it relate to other animal disguises around the UK?

    This exhibition unites Maidstone Museum's two old Hooden Horses…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Feb 2023to17 June 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
  2. Secret Stash - Discovering a Bronze Age Hoard

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    Exhibitions

    Maidstone

    Have you ever found anything buried or buried something yourself? Take a closer look at the Bronze Age Hoard discovered at Boughton Malherbe. We take an in depth look at what makes it 'treasure', where it came from, what the pieces are and possible…

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    From:
    8 Feb 2023to17 June 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
  3. Catherine & Anne: Queens, Rivals, Mothers

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    Heritage & History

    Edenbridge

    For centuries Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn have been pitted against each other as love rivals with their differences celebrated. Hever Castle's new exhibition (which runs from 8 February 2023 to 10 November 2023), showcases the similarities…

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    From:
    8 Feb 2023to10 Nov 2023Open 10:30 - 16:30
  4. Footsteps in Time - costumed guided tour

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    Guided Walk

    Rochester

    Footsteps in Time are offering their costumed guided tours to the general public on a "turn up and go" basis.

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    From:
    24 Feb 2023to24 Nov 2023
  5. Curious About Rochester

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    High Street, Rochester

    Have fun (re-)discovering Rochester, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst discovering more about this fascinating town.
    Curious About…

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    From:
    26 Mar 2023to28 Oct 2023Open 09:00 - 18:00
  6. Curious About Canterbury

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Sun Street, Canterbury

    Have fun (re-)discovering Canterbury, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air.
    Curious About Canterbury visits not just the obvious places, but…

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    From:
    26 Mar 2023to28 Oct 2023Open 09:00 - 16:00
  7. Enjoy a Bluebell Walk at Hole Park Gardens

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    Guided Walk

    Cranbrook

    Often described as one of the best places to see bluebells in the country, Hole Park Gardens in Rolvenden, Kent, is also renowned for its mature rhododendrons and magnificent standard wisterias.

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    From:
    1 Apr 2023to8 June 2023
  8. SUP Exclusive Lake use

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Dengemarsh Road, Lydd

    Exclusive use of the complete lake for Stand-Up Paddle boarding, between 9am and 10.30am every Monday.
    1 hour sessions.

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    From:
    3 Apr 2023to30 Oct 2023Open 09:00 - 10:30
  9. Animal Guising and the Kentish Hooden Horse Exhibition

    Animal Guising and the Kentish Hooden Horse Exhibition

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    Heritage & History

    Maidstone

    The Hooden Horse can be seen snapping its teeth and causing havoc at many folk festivals, but where did it come from and how does it relate to other animal disguises around the UK?

    This exhibition unites Maidstone Museum's two old Hooden Horses…

    Dates

    From:
    11 May 2023to17 June 2023
  10. Secret Stash? Discovering a Bronze Age Hoard

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    Heritage & History

    Maidstone

    Have you ever found anything buried or buried something yourself? Take a closer look at the Bronze Age Hoard discovered at Boughton Malherbe. We take an in depth look at what makes it 'treasure', where it came from, what the pieces are and possible…

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    From:
    11 May 2023to17 June 2023
  11. The Great Outdoors at Kent Life

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    Childrens Events

    Sandling, Maidstone

    Get up close and personal with nature this May Half Term and join us for a weekend of outdoorsy fun!

    Take a visit to our critter cuddle corner, try some nature crafts, have a go at orienteering or visit Forest School.

    If you're all bugged out –…

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    From:
    27 May 2023to4 June 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
  12. Kent Festival

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    Music

    Manston Road

    A Family Music Festival with something for everybody.

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    From:
    3 June 2023to4 June 2023Open 10:30 - 05:30
  13. Creative Drawing Workshop

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    Arts

    Faversham

    A mindful and immersive 3 day intensive drawing workshop.

    This course is loosely based on Bauhaus principles where you will work in an expressive and gestural fashion. Over the three days a series of short and longer drawing tasks will be set, plus…

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    6 June 2023Open 10:00 - 15:00
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    13 June 2023Open 10:00 - 15:00
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    20 June 2023Open 10:00 - 15:00
  14. Wealden Times Midsummer Fair

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    Shopping

    Rolvenden, Cranbrook

    There's no better way to enjoy the Summer than a day out at Hole Park!

    Returning on 8th - 10th June 2023, the Midsummer Fair will have over 250 hand-picked exhibitors with something for everyone and plenty of places to enjoy a coffee or a glass of…

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2023to10 June 2023Open 09:00 - 16:30
  15. Le Weekend

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    Festivals

    Sandwich

    Born out of a desire to celebrate our proximity to France and our appreciation of all things French, Le Weekend has become a much loved family friendly festival.

    Dates

    From:
    10 June 2023to11 June 2023
  16. Festability Accessible Music Festival

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    Festival

    Birchington

    Festability is a live music festival where everyone is welcome and included, with their needs met, whatever they may be. We have accessibility at the core of our values. We want everyone, regardless of age or ability, to have the opportunity to…

    Dates

    From:
    10 June 2023Open 11:30 - 20:00
  17. Wine Garden of England Summer Celebration

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    Special Events

    Staplehurst

    We are excited to announce we will be hosting this year's Wine Garden of England Summer Celebration.

    All seven producers will be together to meet you and celebrate the fabulous wines from Kent. Make the most of the day by booking onto a tour of our…

    Dates

    From:
    10 June 2023Open 11:30 - 18:00
  18. The Kent Wellness Festival

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    Other

    Detling

    The Kent Wellness Festival is a 2 day celebration of all aspects of the wellness industry: fitness, nutrition, medicine, yoga, mindfulness, spirituality, and self improvement. Aiming to inspire, educate, challenge, innovate, support, enrich and…

    Dates

    From:
    10 June 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
  19. Crafterama

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    Arts

    Detling

    Crafterama is the ultimate inspiration and shopping experience for crafters. From art stamps, mixed media, die-cutting, journalling, decoupage, beading, resin art, needle felting and so much more to see, learn and buy. Watch demonstrations, join a…

    Dates

    From:
    10 June 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
  20. Kendal Mountain Festival

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    Talks

    Canterbury

    Unleash your wild side…

    Join us for an evening celebrating adventure from some of the most spectacular places on earth, brought to you by the world's biggest mountain Festival - Kendal Mountain Festival.

    A chance to watch a selection of…

    Dates

    From:
    16 June 2023Open 19:30 - 22:30

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