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Sevenoaks Street Food Fest Returns to Vine Gardens This August
International street food, live music and free entry at Vine Gardens on Saturday 29 August, as Heart of Sevenoaks and the town council bring back the borough's street food festival for another summer.
Free family safety event coming to Sevenoaks fire station
Sevenoaks fire station will welcome families for two days of free games, interactive activities and practical home safety advice.
Outdoor cinema returns to Knole with family favourite Lilo & Stitch
An outdoor screening of Disney's Lilo & Stitch (2025) is coming to Knole this August, giving families the chance to enjoy a movie under the stars in the historic grounds of the National Trust estate.
Bradbourne Lakes to host free family summer festival this weekend
Bradbourne Lakes Park in Sevenoaks will host a free Summer Festival on Saturday 11 July, with family activities, history walks, entertainment and food stalls. Some activities require advance booking.
First Visit: The Poacher & Partridge combines countryside views, family-friendly dining and excellent wood-fired pizzas
Set among the Kent countryside, The Poacher & Partridge is a popular family-friendly pub with a large garden, children's play area and plenty of parking. We paid a Father's Day visit to see what makes it such a favourite with local diners.
Outdoor cinema returns to Tonbridge Castle with Bridesmaids screening this summer
Outdoor cinema returns to Tonbridge Castle this summer, with Cinestock screening Bridesmaids under the stars on Saturday, 22 August 2026. Gates open at 7pm, with pre-film entertainment, food, drinks and the film starting shortly after sunset at 8.30pm.
Tonbridge Farmers’ Market brings local produce to the heart of town
Tonbridge Farmers’ Market takes place on the second Sunday of every month at Sovereign Way Car Park, next to Sainsbury’s. With more than 50 stalls, local produce, food, drink and handmade goods, it is a simple way to support local producers and enjoy a Sunday morning in the town centre.
Mabledon Boot Fairs return near Tunbridge Wells
Mabledon Boot Fairs are back at Mabledon Farm in Southborough, with Sunday morning sales close to Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. Gates open from 6am, sellers do not need to book, and buyers pay £1.50 entry.
Space Safari drone light show coming to Tunbridge Wells this September
A Space Safari drone light show is coming to Dunorlan Park in Royal Tunbridge Wells on Saturday, 26 September 2026, with hundreds of drones, storytelling, food stalls, rides and family entertainment.