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Festivals & Events
DA12 3ER
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of DA12 3ER:
Annual Festivals & Events
Whitstable Oyster Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
A celebration of Whitstable’s oyster fishing heritage, with food stalls, entertainment, and oyster-eating competitions.
Kent County Show
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
A major agricultural show featuring livestock, local food, rural crafts, equestrian competitions, and gardening displays.
Southbeats Festival
Annually, during September
Location: Kent
A vibrant festival offering house, drum & bass, and hip-hop music in the Kent countryside.
Rochester Dickensian Christmas
Annually, during December
Location: Kent
A festive celebration of Charles Dickens, with parades, Victorian costumes, and lantern displays.
Canterbury Festival
Annually, during October
Location: Kent
Kent’s international arts festival, offering a mix of music, theatre, comedy, and visual arts in the heart of historic Canterbury.
Faversham Hop Festival
Annually, during September
Location: Kent
A weekend festival celebrating Kent’s hop-picking heritage, with live music, parades, and craft stalls.
Leeds Castle Classical Concert
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
An outdoor classical concert set in the stunning grounds of Leeds Castle, featuring live orchestras and fireworks.
Ramsgate Festival of Sound
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
An immersive sound and arts festival set in the coastal town of Ramsgate, offering performances and sound installations.
Whitstable Oyster Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
A celebration of Whitstable’s oyster fishing heritage, with food stalls, entertainment, and oyster-eating competitions.
Kent County Show
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
A major agricultural show featuring livestock, local food, rural crafts, equestrian competitions, and gardening displays.
Southbeats Festival
Annually, during September
Location: Kent
A vibrant festival offering house, drum & bass, and hip-hop music in the Kent countryside.
Rochester Dickensian Christmas
Annually, during December
Location: Kent
A festive celebration of Charles Dickens, with parades, Victorian costumes, and lantern displays.
Canterbury Festival
Annually, during October
Location: Kent
Kent’s international arts festival, offering a mix of music, theatre, comedy, and visual arts in the heart of historic Canterbury.
Faversham Hop Festival
Annually, during September
Location: Kent
A weekend festival celebrating Kent’s hop-picking heritage, with live music, parades, and craft stalls.
Leeds Castle Classical Concert
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
An outdoor classical concert set in the stunning grounds of Leeds Castle, featuring live orchestras and fireworks.
Ramsgate Festival of Sound
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
An immersive sound and arts festival set in the coastal town of Ramsgate, offering performances and sound installations.
Other Events"
The Fureys - SUNDAY 4th MAY - THE PALACE THEATRE
May 4
Palace Theatre., Westcliff-on-Sea
.
The FUREYS are one of Ireland's all-time most acclaimed and influential middle of the road, folk and traditional bands.
Ightham Mote to Knole Park Walk
May 11
Ightham Mote, Ightham
Highlights include:
• Beginning our journey through Broadhoath Wood and the charming Godden Green.
• Exploring Knole Park, Kent’s last remaining medieval deer park, and enjoying views of Knole Park House.
Allo Allo Weekend 17/05/2025
May 17
Holiday Inn Rochester - Chatham, an IHG Hotel, Rochester
You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Rene and Edith, who will check you into your rooms. An option of Afternoon Tea or Cream Tea will be offered at 4pm, served with the help of the Allo Allo team.
Skydiving for Yellow Door
May 18
Canvey Island Youth Project, Canvey Island
.
Yellow Door (Canvey Youth Project) a brilliant charity who provide a variety of services focused on the health and wellbeing of the youth (ages 11 to 25).
Fawlty Towers Weekend 24/05/2025
May 24
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone
.
You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.
The British Country Show Kent
May 25
Wings of the Morning Field, St Clere Estate, Sevenoaks
. The British Country Show Kent/Kent We Love Dogs/Festivals of Kids/Festivals of Cars - the show with something for everybody.
The British We love Dogs Kent
May 25
Wings of the Morning Field, St Clere Estate, Sevenoaks
.
The Dog Event with something for all four legged friends from CHARITY FUN DOG SHOWS with over 20 classes along with Pedigree dog shows running on both days.
Cuxton to Luddesdown Weekday Walk
May 28
Cuxton Post Office, Cuxton
Highlights include:
• Beginning our journey from Cuxton with views out over the River Medway and Blue Lake
• Walking through the town of Luddesdown with a rich history and a designated exceptional landscape.
• Stunning trail along the North Downs Way.
Fawlty Towers Weekend 31/05/2025
May 31
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone
.
You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.
Fawlty Towers Revisited 06/06/2025
June 6
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone
.
Can Basil cope with social media, reality television and an invasion of tribute acts? Will Sybil drag the hotel into the 21st Century and does Manuel ever audition for Simon Cowell? Who is the mystery guest in Room 13 and are Elvis Presley and Abba really in the building.
Kent Bead Fair - Free Entry and Refreshments!
June 7
Farningham Village Hall, Dartford
.
The Latest Semi Precious Beads and Pearls By MrBead, And Seed Beads and Findings By Southampton Bead Shop.
Phantoms of the Popera - Chatham
June 10
Central Theatre, Chatham, Chatham
The ultimate celebration of Musical Theatre.
Following on from their critically-acclaimed 20th Anniversary album and tour, The UK's
No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4, now unleash their unique
trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer, for a night
you will truly never forget.
River Len Weir - St Margaret's Church Loop
June 11
Hollingbourne Station, Hollingbourne
Highlights include:
• Beginning our journey from Hollingbourne and crossing the beautiful River Len Weir
• Fabulous views of Leeds Castle which was originally built in 857!
• Visit the Pilgrims Rest Statue marking the Pilgrim’s Way trail that runs from Winchester to Canterbury
📅 Date: 11th June 2025
💷 Cost: £7 per person
â° Meeting Time: 09:45 for 10:00 start
📠Meeting Location: Hollingbourne station, Eythorne Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1TX
ðŸ…¿ï¸ Car Parking Charges: Not included. There is parking available at the Station and on Station Approach.
Fawlty Towers Comedy Dinner Show -15/06/2025
June 15
Park Inn by Radisson Palace, Southend-on-Sea,, Southend-on-Sea
.
Join us for the dinner event of the year which combines fine food and classic comedy action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel do their very best to look after you the only way they know how.
Southend Comedy Club Book A Comedy Night Out
November 7
The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea
.
The Official Comedy Club As Seen On TV is one of the most recognised and respected names in the comedy Industry and over 28 years has worked across the UK and Abroad with the best of the best.
Wealden Times Midwinter Fair 2025
November 20
The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood
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 amongst 250+ handpicked exhibitors' stands filling seven heated, joined-up marquees.
The Fureys - SUNDAY 4th MAY - THE PALACE THEATRE
May 4
Palace Theatre., Westcliff-on-Sea
. The FUREYS are one of Ireland's all-time most acclaimed and influential middle of the road, folk and traditional bands.
Ightham Mote to Knole Park Walk
May 11
Ightham Mote, Ightham
Highlights include: • Beginning our journey through Broadhoath Wood and the charming Godden Green. • Exploring Knole Park, Kent’s last remaining medieval deer park, and enjoying views of Knole Park House.
Allo Allo Weekend 17/05/2025
May 17
Holiday Inn Rochester - Chatham, an IHG Hotel, Rochester
You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Rene and Edith, who will check you into your rooms. An option of Afternoon Tea or Cream Tea will be offered at 4pm, served with the help of the Allo Allo team.
Skydiving for Yellow Door
May 18
Canvey Island Youth Project, Canvey Island
. Yellow Door (Canvey Youth Project) a brilliant charity who provide a variety of services focused on the health and wellbeing of the youth (ages 11 to 25).
Fawlty Towers Weekend 24/05/2025
May 24
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone
. You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.
The British Country Show Kent
May 25
Wings of the Morning Field, St Clere Estate, Sevenoaks
. The British Country Show Kent/Kent We Love Dogs/Festivals of Kids/Festivals of Cars - the show with something for everybody.
The British We love Dogs Kent
May 25
Wings of the Morning Field, St Clere Estate, Sevenoaks
. The Dog Event with something for all four legged friends from CHARITY FUN DOG SHOWS with over 20 classes along with Pedigree dog shows running on both days.
Cuxton to Luddesdown Weekday Walk
May 28
Cuxton Post Office, Cuxton
Highlights include: • Beginning our journey from Cuxton with views out over the River Medway and Blue Lake • Walking through the town of Luddesdown with a rich history and a designated exceptional landscape. • Stunning trail along the North Downs Way.
Fawlty Towers Weekend 31/05/2025
May 31
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone
. You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.
Fawlty Towers Revisited 06/06/2025
June 6
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone
. Can Basil cope with social media, reality television and an invasion of tribute acts? Will Sybil drag the hotel into the 21st Century and does Manuel ever audition for Simon Cowell? Who is the mystery guest in Room 13 and are Elvis Presley and Abba really in the building.
Kent Bead Fair - Free Entry and Refreshments!
June 7
Farningham Village Hall, Dartford
. The Latest Semi Precious Beads and Pearls By MrBead, And Seed Beads and Findings By Southampton Bead Shop.
Phantoms of the Popera - Chatham
June 10
Central Theatre, Chatham, Chatham
The ultimate celebration of Musical Theatre. Following on from their critically-acclaimed 20th Anniversary album and tour, The UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4, now unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer, for a night you will truly never forget.
River Len Weir - St Margaret's Church Loop
June 11
Hollingbourne Station, Hollingbourne
Highlights include: • Beginning our journey from Hollingbourne and crossing the beautiful River Len Weir • Fabulous views of Leeds Castle which was originally built in 857! • Visit the Pilgrims Rest Statue marking the Pilgrim’s Way trail that runs from Winchester to Canterbury 📅 Date: 11th June 2025 💷 Cost: £7 per person â° Meeting Time: 09:45 for 10:00 start 📠Meeting Location: Hollingbourne station, Eythorne Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1TX ðŸ…¿ï¸ Car Parking Charges: Not included. There is parking available at the Station and on Station Approach.
Fawlty Towers Comedy Dinner Show -15/06/2025
June 15
Park Inn by Radisson Palace, Southend-on-Sea,, Southend-on-Sea
. Join us for the dinner event of the year which combines fine food and classic comedy action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel do their very best to look after you the only way they know how.
Southend Comedy Club Book A Comedy Night Out
November 7
The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea
. The Official Comedy Club As Seen On TV is one of the most recognised and respected names in the comedy Industry and over 28 years has worked across the UK and Abroad with the best of the best.
Wealden Times Midwinter Fair 2025
November 20
The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood
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 amongst 250+ handpicked exhibitors' stands filling seven heated, joined-up marquees.
