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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a spooky adventure at the RAF Manston History Museum with our Halloween 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%.
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 […]
Join us for a Halloween Spooktacular on Thursday, 31st October 2024, from 4-8 PM! Bring the kids for a fun-filled evening featuring a children’s disco, exciting party games, and a fancy dress competition. Don't miss out on all the spooky fun!
The long-awaited return of our bonfire and fireworks evening is here—fingers crossed for a wind-free, dry night! Bundle up in your coats, gloves, and wellies, and enjoy a delicious Korkers hotdog or a warming bowl of chili, paired with a pint or some mulled wine by the fire as you watch the fireworks. Plus, we […]
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 […]
Join us for a spectacular evening of fireworks at Northfleet School for Girls! Prepare to be dazzled as vibrant displays light up the night sky. Bring along family and friends for an unforgettable experience, complete with food stalls and entertainment to make the evening truly special. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!
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, […]
Wealden Times Midwinter Fair Join us for three wonderful days of stylish shopping at the Wealden Times Midwinter Fair on 14th, 15th, and 16th November at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood. Discover the joy of finding unique, handmade Christmas gifts as you browse over 250 handpicked exhibitors across seven heated, interlinked marquees. From high-end gifts […]
Celebrate Christmas with our traditional festive market and sparkling lights in the medieval city and cathedral grounds One of the most magical festive shopping experiences in the country - Canterbury's traditional Christmas Market will open on 15th November to 24th December 2024. Our market comprises traditional wooden huts in the German-style, selling incredible gifts and […]
Our hugely popular Festive Marketplace opens again on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays running up to Christmas Eve. Expect to find locally handmade items, food, craft and original gift ideas for all the family on sale in our beautifully decorated huts. There will be free family films showing on the Big Screen, and live music and […]
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 […]
The magic of Christmas STARTS NOW At Santa’s Lodge, you will learn all about the big man in red himself, Santa! Where did he learn the twinkling tricks of the trade? What is the knack behind the signature ‘Ho-Ho-Ho’? How does he really get around the world in one night? This festive season, Ashford Designer […]
A magical trail with new lights for 2024 – festive fun at historic and glamorous Leeds Castle Created by award-winning international producers of light trails, Christmas Lights at Leeds Castle has everything you need for an unforgettable time with friends and family, including a magical glimpse of Father Christmas along the way. It’s a place where new traditions […]
An Elizabethan Christmas Saturday 23 November 2024 - Sunday 5 January 2025 | 10am - 4pm, last entry at 3:15pm Explore our history beyond Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson by travelling back to the Elizabethan Era this Christmas period. Enjoy a festive atmosphere in our quieter months with traditional decorations, Christmas trees, wreaths, and more. […]
Step into the secret sub-station at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. It’s ‘All Elves on Deck” for a brand new festive adventure. Discover the secret that elves and sub-station workers have been guarding for generations. Join the fun at the magical ‘Elf Academy,’ where you’ll learn all the tricks of the trade, from making toys to […]
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 […]
Feel festive with our Christmas Wreath Making Workshop this 28th November at The Black Horse in Pluckley. Be guided through the journey of making your own stunning wreath to decorate your home, whilst enjoying a festive tipple and nibbles with fellow crafters.
Join Father Christmas at Dover Castle this December for a magical way to start the festive season. Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to tell some of his favourite seasonal stories around the Christmas tree. After the group storytelling session, you and your children will meet the man himself, with […]