Phoebe Shipton
There are so many wonderful events coming up in South East Kent this year and we have picked a few of our favourites, ranging from half term fun for the children; a wonderful Festival of music in Deal; Folkweek in Broadstairs to Oyster Festival in Whitstable and much more…..
February Half Term Ideas
Dover Castle – Secrets and Spies – 14 – 22 February 
A wonderful place to go with children and they are holding this special event for half term.
Howletts Zoo, Canterbury – Wild At Heart 16-22 February
Half Term at Brogdale – 17th February Hunt for and collect bugs in the Orchards.
A little Valentine’s Day Treat
Chocolate Lovers’ Demo & Dine – 14th February
This Valentine’s evening we welcome all chocolate lovers for a sumptuous, chocolate-themed evening at Chequers Restaurant in Deal.
Calling all Walkers….
Weekend of Wonderful Walking 14th February & 15th February
Wingham & Ickham Walk – 14th Feb
Over gently rolling countryside to Ickham, on across slightly rising ground and skirting Wingham Well. Children over 7 welcome
Snowdrop Walk – Alkham Valley – 15th Feb
An afternoon walk in the beautiful Alkham Valley up to the site of St. Radigund’s Abbey to see the snowdrops
Easter
Easter at Brogdale – 3,4,5 April
May Bank Holiday in Deal
Walmer Brocante – 4th May
Antiques, collectable and craft Fair held on Walmer Green.
Sandwich
Sandwich Food Fayre – 9-10 May
2 day Food fayre in the heart of this historic town with stalls focused on quality local production 10-4pm
Le Weekend – 6 & 7 June
French Market – an authentic Normandy Market all day Saturday and Sunday. ‘France at Home’ bring with them foods, cheeses soaps, leathers, clothing, and all the sights, sounds and smells of a genuine French Market. The aromas of tartiflette and crepes cooking always draws people in!
Wonderful Whitstable Literary Festival 12-17 May
Whitstable Literary Festival – 12-17 May
Whitstable Oyster Festival – 25th -31st July
Deal Music Festival – 27th June – 12th July
Broadstairs Folk Week – 7-14 August
Artisan Cider Festival 29-30 August
