Why not book a picturesque trip through the centre of beautiful, historic Canterbury? Canterbury Historic River Tours provide a range of multi-award-winning guided tours – fun for all the family! View the stunning architecture as you journey through the heart of Canterbury on the River Stour and discover parts of the city that are only […]
A Nation of Animal Lovers? As the RSPCA celebrates its 200th anniversary, Dover Museum examines the British obsession with and love of animals, highlighting the crucial roles they have played in our lives over the centuries and today. Animals feature prominently as pets, working companions, and in our daily activities and hobbies. The care of […]
Don’t miss our annual spooktacular fundraiser! Join us this Halloween at The Beaney for Fright at the Museum: Prisms & Potions. Every year, something strange happens at the museum, and this October is no different... We need your help! The evil alchemist, BLANCHE THE BLAND, is trying to drain all the color and fun from […]
Families can enjoy a mushroom-tastic trail starting from 11 October, along with games on the meadow during half-term. Be sure to explore the wild play area, complete with a climbing frame, balance beams, play net, tunnels, and more! Escape into a fungi fairy tale at the Emmetts Garden Fungi Festival, featuring expert talks, workshops, family […]
Spooktacular Halloween Trail 31st October Back for 2024 is our famous Spooktacular Halloween Trail! Every year we go bigger and better than ever before and this year is no different. Our trail will be split into two routes again; Treat Route – This is a more gentle route and our Halloween Props are aimed towards […]
Get ready for pumpkin season! Starting from 19th October, our Pumpkin Patch will be packed with thousands of pumpkins and squash, a playground, straw bales, face painting, and plenty of family photo opportunities! Tickets are for entry time only, but once inside, you can stay as long as you like. Please note, pumpkins are sold […]
Do you dare to tackle Trosley's Terribly Spooky Trail? Keep your eyes peeled for ghosts, ghouls, and things that drool as you follow the clues around the park. Every trail purchase comes with a prize! Pick up your trail sheet from the cafe and set off on a spooky adventure, looking out for things that […]
Canterbury Festival returns from 19 October – 2 November for an exciting celebration of music, including classical concerts, eclectic gigs, theatre, circus, talks, family events, science, and more. 2024 marks the charity’s 40th anniversary, and you’re invited to celebrate this milestone at Kent’s largest multi-arts festival, featuring top local, national, and international acts in a […]
GUT-WRENCHING TALES AND GRUESOME FUN AT HALLOWEEN HALF-TERM Naval history is filled with truly revolting stories, and this Halloween half-term, we challenge you to dive nose-first into a gruesome adventure. Prepare for stomach-turning tales of historic diseases and the bizarre, often disgusting cures attempted throughout the ages. Get ready for a hands-on experience through the […]
Halloween Spooky Spectacular at The Reindeer Centre this half term from Wednesday 23rd October until 31st October. All under cover, lots to see and do! Join us for a Spooktacular day at the barn and meet all our wonderful animals, including reindeer, donkeys, lambs, sheep, turkeys, chickens, and those mischievous goats! Dare to brave the […]
Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Halloween festivities at Kent Life! The entire place will be transformed with eerie decorations, creating the perfect atmosphere for families. Gear up for thrilling activities like pumpkin carving, a creepy corner filled with frightful delights, and enjoyable farm rides that are sure to entertain. Plus, don’t miss […]
Enjoy a free Spooktacular Trail at Elwick Place and Ashford Town Centre this half-term, running from Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November! Families looking for a fun and free activity will love this Halloween-themed adventure. Children are invited to hunt for spooky characters hidden in shop windows across the town. Pick up a trail […]
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Dover Castle this half term. Embark on a quest to solve creepy clues and gather around for some spooky storytelling. Book online and save 15%.
Join us for a spooky adventure at the RAF Manston History Museum with our Halloween Trail!
Get ready for a Hair-raising experience this Halloween, at the Rare Breeds Centre! Effel Fartwaffer is back with her magical tricks, mischievous potions and a few surprises brewing for the spooky season! Enjoy a host of eerie activities including Effel’s Monstrous Makeover, Pirate Ghost stories, Effel’s Stinkorium, a fancy-dress competition, face painting and our Spooky […]
Get ready for a frightfully fun experience this Halloween! 🎃👻 The Drive-In Company is thrilled to bring Kent’s spookiest Drive-In Cinema to the stunning Betteshanger Park from 28th October to 3rd November. Buckle up for a week of terrifyingly good movies, spine-chilling scares, and delicious cinema snacks—all enjoyed from the comfort of your car! Whether […]
Feeling different, teased by his friends, and unaccepted by his family, the Ugly Duckling feels sad and lonely. But through a series of adventures, he discovers who he truly is, and his family learns that it’s not appearance but the goodness of one’s heart that really matters. From the creators of The Princess and the […]
Saturday 31st October Back for the fourth year running is our famous Halloween Disco! Dress to scare and get ready to boogie the night away. Our DJ will be playing lots of spooky music with loads of ghoulish party games mixed in. Joining in the fun will be our Alpaca – Nuzzle & Scratch and […]
Get ready for a fireworks spectacular packed with family entertainment, plus the thrilling final rounds of the 5 Nations British Rallycross Championship in a double-header event! We’re counting down to our firework display, which will light up the sky immediately after the racing wraps up on Saturday at around 17:45. The circuit will be temporarily […]
Join us as we count down to a spectacular firework display to celebrate the end of a fantastic season and kick off our winter festivities! Prepare for a dazzling firework show, where the sky will light up with vibrant bursts of color, set to nostalgic music that creates an electrifying atmosphere. Don’t miss this explosive […]
Rallycross, Fireworks, and Family Entertainment – November at Lydden Hill! Get ready for an action-packed evening as the 5 Nations British Rallycross Championship comes to an exhilarating conclusion at Lydden Hill. From 16:00, experience the thrill as 600hp rallycross cars race under the floodlights, battling into the night for their final points of the season. […]
Fireworks in Kent include the Quex Park Fireworks in Brichington which will have a funfair, stalls, fire performers and other acts, live music and lots more. There are two fireworks shows to book.
Back for the fourth year running is our famous Bonfire Night Children’s Disco. This is a firework free event aimed at those who want to be able to celebrate bonfire night without visiting a Fireworks Display. If you prefer a fireworks display then our own Fireworks Display is back on the 9th November. If you prefer an […]
Kent Cricket is thrilled to announce the return of one of Canterbury’s biggest fireworks displays and fun-filled family evenings at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, on Tuesday 5th November 2024. This popular event, which has sold out in advance for the past three years, is back with a bang! Alongside the spectacular fireworks display, enjoy […]
The biggest and best fireworks display in the South East returns for 2024 – the Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular! Taking place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November 2024, this hugely popular event will have you ‘ooohing’ and ‘ahhhing’ as dazzling fireworks light up the sky. In celebration of the Leeds Castle Foundation’s 50th anniversary, […]
Looking for gift ideas? Visit the Rare Breeds Centre Christmas Market on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November! Explore locally crafted items, unique gifts, toys, sweets, and delicious edible treats in the festive Benson Barn. Enjoy free entry and parking while browsing for the perfect gifts! Be sure to try our pumpkin spice or gingerbread […]
Learn how to create a traditional moss based wreath, with a variety of seasonal foliage and berries. You will be guided through each step by Tumbleweed and Honesty’s experienced floral artist, Kim Barnicott. Exploring floral arranging with a wealth of locally sustainably sourced materials, including dried fruit, pine cones and crab apples, finishing off with […]