24th March - 2nd April 23
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.
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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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Kent. Whether you're local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button or by scrolling through the events listing.
Number of results: 30
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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…
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…
Festivals
OneMaidstone BID are delighted to be working in partnership with Maidstone Borough Council and Cohesion Plus to deliver the ‘Light Up Maidstone Festival’. The festival will see Maidstone Town Centre lit up during the evening with light displays and…
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…
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…
Food
Maidstone
Candle-lit dinners, atmospheric music and elegant rooms await you this Valentine’s Day at Leeds Castle.
Arrive from 3pm, where our Castle Footman will welcome you and your Valentine. Once checked in relax in your bedroom before the evening…
Childrens Events
Dover
Join characters from the past for historical hijinks and hands-on shenanigans at Dover Castle this half-term. Be transported back in time by medieval storytellers, before enrolling into an outrageously fun sword school.
Enjoy lots of fresh air…
Special Events
Edenbridge
Experience five-star luxury accommodation this Valentine's Day at Hever Castle on Tuesday 14 February 2023.
Guests are invited to arrive from midday to enjoy the Castle and Gardens. Bedrooms will be available to check into from 3pm. The afternoon…
Childrens Events
Faversham
Weather watch – Interactive learning – Be a weather forecaster – Make weather souvenirs
Learn fascinating facts about how the weather helps the fruit grow, explore our interactive weather station, and use meteorological equipment to take…
Music
Broadstairs
Kent's biggest FREE blues music festival now in its 14th year with 90 bands across 20 venues providing gigs, workshops and jams. Headline act 'Nine Below Zero' - one of Britain's leading rhythm and blues bands
Childrens Events
Canterbury
Hey Duggee The Live Theatre Show is going to be HUGE and will feature Duggee, the Squirrels and many more of your favourite characters! Betty wants to make costumes, Happy wants to sing, Tag wants to make music, Norrie wants to dance, Roly wants…
Guided Walk
Rochester
Footsteps in Time are offering their costumed guided tours to the general public on a "turn up and go" basis.
Shopping
Maidstone
BIg Big Boot Fair
Exhibitions
Edenbridge
Hever Castle is once again hosting a stunning Wedding Showcase, giving guests the rare opportunity to experience our beautiful venues set up for a wedding.
Pre-registered guests will arrive through the private gated entrance to the Astor Wing and…
Festivals
Market Square, Dover
Dover has a rich culture and character that shines across the community and wonderful backdrop of this great town. The Dover Film is a collection of the key events in our local community from 2022, shown as a double bill with the 1972 film.
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.
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.
Easter
Broadstairs
80+ stalls of produce and hot food at Victoria Gardens over the Easter weekend
Food
Local Food and drink stalls with street closures and street music add to the atmosphere. Our lovely medieval town centre will be closed to traffic both days.
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