Maidstone, Kent
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 2025 and get into the festival spirit with a visit to one of the many free events (F) happening across the county.
In 2025, Kent will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner and his connections to Margate. He came to live here when he was 11, a romantic painter, many of us see him everyday as he has featured on the British £20 note since 2020. A stunning peice of JMW Turner’s work called 'Waves Breaking on a Lee Shore at Margate' will go on display from April 2025 at Turner Contemporary, on loan from the Tate, London. With the return of 'Call the Midwife' to our screens, there's no time like the present to take the Call the Midwife Official Location Tour which starts on the 1st March 25 at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. 2025 also see's the commemoration of the 85th Anniversary of Operation Dynamo in Ramsgate, this will include more than 60 'Little Ships' (16th - 26th May 25).
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 in 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 traditional 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.
Take a look at our snapshot of events in Kent below, or head on down to the bottom of the page to see more...
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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.
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Mother's Day
Tenterden
Enjoy a trip by steam train through the glorious Weald of Kent & Sussex - with the option to enjoy some scrummy refreshments too!
Shopping
Rolvenden, Cranbrook
There's no better way to enjoy the Summer than a day out at Hole Park!
Returning on 5th - 7th June 2025, 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…
Mother's Day
Tonbridge
Take your special mum to Balfour Winery, Tonbridge, Kent on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March for a delicious Mother's Day Afternoon Tea.
Other
Faversham
Discover the wonderful world of glass fusing. This session will give you a great introduction to working with glass. You will create two items which could be a 10cm coaster/light catcher or garden stake/ornament.
This workshop is designed to be fun…
Heritage & History
Westerham
Discover the fascinating connections between the London Foundling Hospital and Westerham in a special new tour, midday on Fridays this spring at Quebec House.
Limited places. Pre-booking essential. Tickets £5 for National Trust members and…
Exhibitions
Chatham
The internationally acclaimed exhibition, Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks, is making its UK debut at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Designed by Certified Professional Ryan "The Brickman" McNaught in partnership with the Australian National…
Indoor
Tonbridge
Balfour Winery knowledgeable tour guides will lead you in a fun and relaxed tasting of six, where you can learn the technique of wine tasting without the bravado.
Food
Faversham
Join Wild Classroom this Easter half term, where you and your family will be able to cook over fire during a half-day workshop using fresh produce from the Belmont Kitchen Garden.
On arrival, you'll head to the kitchen garden to gather the day's…
Walking
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…
Childrens Events
Birchington
Collect your Spring Passport and set off on an egg-citing quest through the Museum! Help our animals find their missing eggs as you explore the galleries and use your discoveries to decorate your own wooden egg to take home.
Adult: £5
Concession:…
Shopping
Paddock Wood, Tonbridge
Join us for three fabulous days of stylish shopping at Wealden Times Midwinter Fair this 20th, 21st and 22nd November at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood. There is no lovelier way to shop for original, handmade and desirable Christmas gifts than browsing…
Walking
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…
Childrens Events
Faversham
Local herbalist Mandy Rickard set up Junior Herbalist Club in Kent in 2023 to teach children how to look after their health, the planet, connecting with and enjoying the abundant plants around us.
This will be a taster session to the regular…
Childrens Events
Maidstone
Following the success of "Alice in Wonderland", multi award-nominated Immersion Theatre invite you on a vibrant underwater adventure like no other in their most spectacular and fantastical family musical yet, The Little Mermaid!
Packed with…
Childrens Events
Faversham
Join us at Belmont for some Easter fun. Explore our beautiful gardens to find the hidden eggs each with a letter to help you uncover the secret Easter word and win a tasty chocolate treat. Afterwards, visit the Orangery to unleash your creativity…
Music
Maidstone
Where Rock'n'Roll Was Born - the Official Sun Records Concert Show
On July 18, 1953, Presley first walked through the doors of the Memphis Recording Service at the Sun Record Company, now commonly known as Sun Records, paid $3.98 and recorded a…
Other
Faversham
Step into the peaceful surroundings of Belmont House and take time to be inspired by the seasonal beauty for this linocut workshop.
You'll begin the workshop in The Orangery, where your tutor, Rachel, will introduce you to the linocut process with…
Food
Westerham
Create something beautiful and tasty at a sugar craft workshop at Chartwell.
Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you'll craft a beautiful Easter wreath cake topper from sugar paste! Learn to shape delicate flowers and decorations using…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Canterbury
Pride Canterbury is a spectacular celebration of LGBTQ+ identity for the whole family. Featuring a parade through Canterbury High Street, followed by a diverse artist line-up, entertainment, marketplace, food, drink + much more! Join tens of…
Arts
Tonbridge
Step-by-step painting workshops in pubs and bars across Kent in Tonbridge and Pembury, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone. Even if you haven't painted since school you will be able to create your very own work of art at a pub with The Paint Club.
This…
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