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 […]
Fort Amherst Halloween Horrors has long been known for being a fairly extreme Halloween attraction. Doing things that no other scare attraction will do. Over the years we have produced almost everything scary you can think of. We started in 1983, making us the first scare attraction in the UK. Halloween Horrors was started by […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween experience! 🎃👻 The Drive-In Company is thrilled to bring Kent’s spookiest Drive-In Cinema to the scenic Betteshanger Park from 28th October to 3rd November. Get ready for a week of terrifyingly good films, spine-tingling scares, and tasty cinema snacks—all from the comfort of your own car! Whether you’re […]
Halloween isn’t just for kids! Grab some friends, or treat yourself to a solo date, and join us for a cosy, creative evening where you can paint on canvas or wood rounds (perfect for coasters or decorations). To spark your creative magic, we’ll have Halloween cocktails and mocktails to sip while you enjoy the festive […]
The Stylistics remain the real deal, fabulously entertaining and musically breathtaking, plying audiences with the hits that made them a household name. The Stylistics are known instantly for their many recognisable hits such as the Grammy nominated ‘You Make Me Feel Brand New’ plus numerous classics including ‘Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love)', ‘Let’s […]
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 […]
Outatime Halloween Roller Room (Indoor Event Space) Friday 1st November 2024, 19:00 – 00:00, last entry 23:00. PLEASE NOTE, RE-ENTRY IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THIS EVENT. This is a strictly 18+ event (ID Required). Please note, this is a standing event. Disabled access tickets are available on a first come, first served basis via AXS […]
As a singer, Aled is in demand globally and has performed in the world's most iconic venues, from London’s Royal Albert Hall to the Sydney Opera House. A favourite with the Royal Family, he even gave a private performance to King Charles III in Kensington Palace. He is an award-winning television broadcaster and radio presenter who’s interviewed […]
Friday 1 November, 8pmThe Great Hall, Kent CollegeTickets £25 (Incl. £1.50 booking fee) Britain’s leading improv troupe, residents of the world’s most famous comedy club, are hitting the road! The original stars of Whose Line is it Anyway have been dazzling audiences for nearly four decades with their improvisational brilliance every Sunday in the heart […]
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 […]
The ELO Experience have been bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light orchestra to the live stage since 2006. The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction - suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet! 10538 […]
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 […]
Following her sold-out Agatha Christie tour, acclaimed historian Lucy Worsley leads us into the life of one of English literature's most cherished figures. For these live, beautifully illustrated talks, Lucy invites audiences to step into the world of Jane Austen, the beloved author of timeless classics such as Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Persuasion. Through the houses, […]
Jimmy Carr is back on tour with his brand-new show:Â Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny. Jimmy tells jokes that are like magnets, they can attract people with laughter, but, they can also repel. if some people are repelled by Jimmy's dark brand of comedy, Then this is not the show for them. But if it's the kind […]
International sensation What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back with a brand new cast! The exciting live show celebrating the music of Tina Turner is getting back on the road with a huge tour across the UK. The massive debut tour of What’s Love Got To Do With It? launched in February 2019 and quickly […]
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, […]
Scouting For Girls have announced their ‘The Place We Used To Meet Tour - Part 2’ which will see them play thirty-one shows across the UK and Ireland in autumn 2024. Scouting For Girls still consists of its founder members Roy Stride, Greg Churchouse and Peter Ellard, who together have so far achieved four Top 10 singles, four Top 10 albums, 2 million sales, […]
The definitive insight into the real life of Britain’s most notorious gangsters, from their trusted official biographer. For decades they were feared as the ultimate criminal gang lords of the London underworld, but their reign of terror came crashing to an end when in 1969 both Ronnie and Reggie Kray were given life sentences by […]
Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration! Why go and see it? We knew you were waiting for this and now we’re back and ready to take you to the Edge of Heaven, with Fastlove - The tribute show to George Michael. Few shows have reached the dizzy heights […]
Rhythm of the Dance celebrates 25 years of bringing worldwide audiences to their feet and returns to the UK with a brand-new Christmas production in 2024. Join us on this festive journey and let the magic of Christmas begin with all your favourite festive songs performed live by world-class musicians, star vocalists , and world-champion […]
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 2023 tour was brilliant, with sell-outs and standing ovations reflecting the quality of this magical band… and 2024 is looking even better! “Beautiful and an amazing Band, love the recreation of Eric’s famous and beloved songs, absolutely fascinating Band, love it , 10/10 “ was just one of many reviews from delighted fans, all […]
2024 marks 40 years since Kev’s first album was released (which went on to obtain quadruple platinum status). 20 albums later, this comedy icon’s fan base continues to grow with new generations of fans flocking to experience Kev’s PC free live shows. Tiktok, YouTube, Facebook or in the flesh, however you consume your Kev, there’s no denying […]
To celebrate their momentous 50th anniversary, British music legends Squeeze have today announced a massive UK tour for 2024. With a half-century distinguished by some of the smartest and sweetest guitar-pop made during the rock & roll era, Squeeze will be performing an impressive list of hits and rare gems from their extensive back catalogue. […]
Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year. This Christmas concert feel good show, brings all the magic of the season to life, with all you favourite songs, you will know and love! And as granny will always tell you, the old songs are the best, including – All I Want for Christmas […]
The stars of ‘The Rat Pack - Swingin’ at the Sands’ will be bringing the ultimate Christmas party to the UK this festive season following a sold-out show at the West Ends’ Adelphi Theatre last December. After spending five years starring as Dean Martin in the hit West End show ‘The Rat Pack - Live From […]
Billy Billingham MBE QCB is as tough as they come. Chief Instructor on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, Paratrooper, decorated SAS leader, and a bodyguard to Hollywood superstars, Billy has seen extreme combat and gruelling missions aplenty. Spend an extraordinary evening with him, as he shares his incredible, inspirational story. For these exclusive live events, Billy will share stories of […]
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 […]
With global success in over 20 countries including sellout performances on the same Vegas stage as Elvis, to London's West End, you won't want to miss Ben Portsmouth: This is Elvis, at Leas Cliff Hall. Why go and see it? Ben Portsmouth brings you his jaw-dropping tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll! Making […]
In 2018 Simon’s first national theatre tour was completely sold out. Now he’s returning to venues across the UK with new tales and his new tour ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’. Simon is an author and TV presenter, and one of the world’s most adventurous travellers. His unique brand of documentary film-making combines travel […]
After a year off, Rick Wakeman’s traditional Christmas tour returns in November and December 2024 with an all-new show! In a change from his usual solo Christmas concerts, Rick will be joined by two very special guests: his son and fellow keyboard player Adam Wakeman and Mollie Marriott, daughter of the late Steve Marriott, both of whom performed so brilliantly […]
In 1974, ABBA’s iconic Eurovision Song Contest performance of Waterloo made history, with their victory propelling the band to international stardom. On their brand new tour Thank ABBA For The Music celebrates the global pop phenomenon’s legendary night with a special 50th Anniversary live concert. Featuring all of ABBA’s greatest hits including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper, […]
Following an incredible nationwide tour last year, the No. 1, multi-platinum-selling vocal harmony group is bringing back the ‘GOOD TIMES’ this winter... and it’s your official start to Christmas! Over the last fourteen years, The Overtones have released seven studio albums, enjoyed many sold-out tours, appeared on major TV shows, and headlined in world-renowned venues including the […]