Events in Ashford

May Half Term Workshops: Pond Dipping

Godinton House Godinton Lane, Ashford, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

Dive into the world of aquatic life with Kentish Stour Countryside Partnership's Pond Dipping activity! Explore the ponds in the garden and discover the fascinating underwater world of mini-beasts. Using nets, we'll carefully examine the creatures we find in trays, learning about their roles in the pond ecosystem and food chain. Join us for an […]

£8

Godinton House and Gardens Delphinium Festival 2024

Godinton House and Gardens Godinton Lane, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

A unique festival celebrating Godinton's exceptional collection of Delphiniums. Members of The Delphinium Society will be on hand at select times during the festival to offer expert advice. The Delphinium Society will also have Delphiniums for sale in the Walled Garden. Gardens are open Tuesday-Sunday. The tearoom will be open on Fridays and Saturdays as […]

£8.00

Scented Garden Walk

Godinton House and Gardens Godinton Lane, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

Have you ever considered the possibilities of designing a garden based on scents and their effects on mental well-being? Join professional Fragrance Consultant Virginie Daniau for this brand-new event as she guides you through the Godinton Gardens, exploring natural fragrances and the possibilities behind planting mindfully to harness the power of scent. Garden opening times […]

£15.00

Jive in the Garden: The Swingtones

Godinton House and Gardens Godinton Lane, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

The Swingtones are a 5-piece Jump Jive & Swing band bringing to the stage the very best classics of the 40’s & 50’s plus their vintage interpretations of modern songs! Just back from their packed-out performance at Rye International Jazz Festival, The Swingtones will entertain from start to finish with their vast repertoire appealing to […]

£17.50

Jazz in the Gardens: Metro Vipers

Godinton House and Gardens Godinton Lane, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

Returning favourites, The Metro Vipers, are the trio that packs a punch, playing a mix of gypsy jazz, swing and latin, with some rock 'n roll thrown in for good measure! Funds raised from ticket sales for this music event will be donated to the Samaritans, a charity that offers free and confidential listening and […]

£17.50

ASHFOOD! 2024: Elwick Place’s Food & Drink Festival

Elwick Place Elwick Place, Elwick Road, Ashford, Ashford, United Kingdom

Elwick Place’s Food & Drink Festival is set to return to The Piazza @ Elwick Place this June! ASHFOOD! in association with headline sponsor, Girlings Solicitors and media partner, insideKENT, ASHFOOD! is a family-friendly food & drink festival celebrating the producers, restaurants, pop-ups, and bars from Elwick Place, Ashford and its surrounds, the county of Kent and beyond! […]

Free

Open-air theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest

Godinton House and Gardens Godinton Lane, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

Bring your chairs and picnic as Oscar Wilde's comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in their anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners. This energetic and musical production from the critically acclaimed company infuses Wilde's witty words with snappy new songs and frantically funny physical theatre to give this perennially popular play a hilarious […]

£8.00 – £16.00

Sculpture in the Gardens Exhibition

Godinton House and Gardens Godinton Lane, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

Join us for our annual exhibition of contemporary sculpture throughout the formal gardens. All artwork is available to buy and entry is included with the purchase of a standard garden ticket.

£8.00

Open-air theatre: Robin Hood

Godinton House and Gardens Godinton Lane, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

Join utter legends Robin, Marian and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone’s favourite archer. Pernicious Prince John and the shifty Sheriff of Nottingham have hatched a plan to put a stop to Robin Hood’s charitable crime spree once and for all. Can they outwit […]

£8.00 – £16.00

Open-air theatre: The Dressing Book

Godinton House and Gardens Godinton Lane, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

A hilarious comedy that is equally provocative, poetic and tender, this story is set in the late 18th century in Tunbridge Wells but plays games with time and social status as well as having a twist in the tail. It follows the 'social round' of Maybelline Erstwhile who records which dresses she wears for each […]

£10.00 – £24.00

Heritage and Craft Fair

Willesborough Windmill The Windmill, Mill Ln, Willesborough, Ashford, Ashford

Stationary engines and vintage vehicles.  Craft and charity stalls. Cream teas and light refreshments in the Barn cafe. BBQ in the courtyard. Mill tours.

Free

JAZZ CONCERT IN THE HERB GARDEN

Chapel Down Winery Chapel Down Winery Small Hythe Road Tenterden, Tenterden, Kent, United Kingdom

Enjoy a serene evening of jazz in our beautiful herb garden with Laura Lawton and her jazz trio.

£25

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