events in Kent this summer
- family-friendly
- seasons
Have some summertime fun with family and friends this year in Kent.
We have done some research and put together a list of a range of different events in Kent this summer. Have a read and see if any take your fancy and you want to add them to your time in Kent. If you are looking at heading down to Kent during the summer and need a place to stay our stunning Canterbury Reach Lodge Retreat would be the perfect choice whether you are going as a family, a couple or a group of friends.
Kent County Show
where? Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone ME14 3JF
when? 8th July – 10th July 2022
time? 9am – 5pm
how much? from £19.50, kids go free
other info:
- Showcasing farming, countryside and rural life
- Large displays of cattle, sheep, goats and poultry
- Entertainment and local food throughout the weekend
Kent Gin Fest
where? Tonbridge Castle, Castle St, Tonbridge, TN9 1BG
when? 23rd July – 24th July 2022
time? 12pm – 9pm
how much? from £16.20 per day
other info:
- UK’s biggest outdoor gin festival
- 18s and over
- Gin fest’s 5th year
Scallywag Party
where? Crescent Rd, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2LU
when? 22nd July – 25th July 2022
time? 12pm till late each day
how much? 2nd tier adult weekend – £100 (£108), full price adult weekend – £TBA, kids ticket (5-12yrs) – £20 (£22) (under 5s FREE)
other info:
- Over 30 music acts across the weekend
- Food and drink
- Camping available
Comedy on the Farm
where? Little Elses, Morleys Road, Sevenoaks Weald, TN14 6QX
when? 30th July 2022
time? 3pm – 9pm
how much? from £22
other info:
- Comedians and musicians
- Street food and pizza van
- Perfect for comedy fans
Folkestone Music Festival and Air Show
where? The Bandstand, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2EB
when? 21st August 2022
time? 11am – 6pm
how much? Free
other info:
- Red Arrows air display
- Various food and drink stalls
- Various arts and craft stalls
Pub In The Park
where? Pembury Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QN
when? 8th July – 10th July 2022
time? 12pm – 7pm
how much? from £40 per person
other info:
- Largest UK tour of its kind
- Best music, food and drink
- Award winning pubs
CSP In The Park 2022
where? Dane John Gardens, Canterbury, CT1 2QS
when? 27th August – 28th August 2022
time? 12pm – 8pm
how much? Free
other info:
- Canterbury’s biggest music event
- Local & internationally recognised bands artists and DJs
- Bars, street food and more
Kent VW Festival
where? Coldred, Dover, Kent, CT15 5AH
when? 5th August – 7th August
time? 11am – late
how much? from £35 adult weekend camping
other info:
- Live music and DJs
- Camping, classic cars and more
- Fun fair and free kids entertainment
Our Canterbury Reach Lodge Retreat in Kent is the perfect base for exploring the area and having fun this summer.
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