What is happening in Kent this weekend?

by Ellis Stephenson

Come rain or shine you'll still be looking for ways to spend your weekend.

And there's plenty happening in Kent over Saturday and Sunday.

Take a look below, you might find something you like...

Upnor Castle. Picture: Visit Kent
Upnor Castle. Picture: Visit Kent

The Battle of Medway

From Thursday, June 8

This special event marks the 350th anniversary of the Dutch raid that took place in June 1667.

A programme of activities and events has been designed around what is set to be a memorable weekend.

There are events taking place across Medway to mark the occasion. For more click here.

Family fun will be on offer at this year's Dickens Festival
Family fun will be on offer at this year's Dickens Festival

Dickens Festival

Friday to Sunday

Dust off your top hats and bonnets for the annual Dickensian event that will sweep through Rochester over the coming days.

More than 60,000 people are expected this year so well worth marking it as a must on your calendar. There's more here.

Tuck in at Brogdale's Strawberry Festival Picture: Chris Davey
Tuck in at Brogdale's Strawberry Festival Picture: Chris Davey

Strawberry festival, Brogdale, Faversham

Sunday, June 11

Well here's something a little different for your weekend - a Strawberry Fair.

The event celebrates the first fruit of the season with an event for all the family to enjoy.

Discover rare & unusual strawberry variety’s grown in Kent sip a glass of Pimms, enjoy a slice of strawberry cake in the tearoom while listening to live music.

Little ones can get stuck into crafts, discover the fairy trail, traditional games & more. Meet the animals, take a ride on the miniature railway and have a go at archery.

You can read more about it by clicking here.

Meet animals at Open Farm Sunday. Picture: Andy Jones
Meet animals at Open Farm Sunday. Picture: Andy Jones

Open Farm Sunday

Open Farm Sunday will see farms all around the county open up their doors, or gates, to the public so that they can see what life on the farm is all about.

There are opportunities to meet the animals, enjoy tractor rides and refreshments from local producers.

To find a farm opening near you click - farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm.

Have a musical time, Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury

Saturday, June 10.

A musical folk tale told by miniature scale comes to the stage, suitable for those aged seven and over.

This weekend see the Half a String performance company bring stories to life in a way your little ones would never have imagined.

You can still grab a ticket by clicking here.

Take the young ones along to a family festival
Take the young ones along to a family festival

Family festival, Hawkhurst

Friday to Sunday

The Woodlands Festival at Elm Wood, off Risden Lane, Hawkhurst, takes place from Friday, June 9, to Sunday, June 11.

Alongisde a complete line-up of live music there will be a range of woodland activities including treasure hunts, storytelling and bush craft adventures, as well as an Enchanted Forest Disco.

More at www.woodlandsfestival.co.uk.

Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates Of The Caribbean
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates Of The Caribbean

Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge

In cinemas now

There is still time to catch it in cinemas. The latest in the Pirates of the Caribbean series has already sailed into theatres.

The film sees a crew of deadly ghost sailors, led by Captain Salazar, hunt down Jack Sparrow. To book head over to the Odeon, Vue or Cineworld websites.

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