ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY COMING SOON
7 FEBRUARY THE BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL Assembly Hall Theatre , Tunbridge Wells www . assemblyhalltheatre . co . uk Time : 7pm Price : From £ 16.75
Join the world ’ s top outdoor filmmakers and explorers as they trek through the wildest corners of the planet . The Banff Mountain Film Festival returns for 2025 with a brand-new lineup of captivating short films that are packed with extreme journeys , inspiring characters and enthralling cinematography . With exciting prize giveaways and a spectacular showcase of passion and determination shining through , the world ’ s most prestigious mountain festival is bound to inspire .
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11 FEBRUARY - 8 MARCH MARS : WAR AND PEACE Rochester Cathedral , Rochester www . rochestercathedral . org Time : Various Price : Admission free ( extra charges apply )
Mars : War & Peace is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram that follows on from his other astronomical artworks , Museum of the Moon and Gaia . Featuring detailed NASA imagery of the Martian surface and measuring seven metres in diameter , the sculpture is accompanied by a newly created sound composition by awardwinning composer , Dan Jones , as well as the sounds of seas , deserts and clips from NASA missions to Mars .
12 FEBRUARY - 2 MARCH SNOWDROP WALK 2025 Hever Castle & Gardens , nr Edenbridge www . hevercastle . co . uk Time : 10.30am - 4.30pm Price : Included with general admission
Celebrate the beginning of spring with a visit to the beautiful Hever Castle & Gardens as their highly anticipated Snowdrop Walk returns . Set out on a self-led tour and discover around 150,000 snowdrop bulbs across the grounds including the Outer Moat , Winter Gardens , Sunday Walk and Church Gill . Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of the galanthus plant and experience breathtaking views of frosted topiary , Early Sensation daffodils and a vibrant array of winter plants including flame-coloured dogwoods , hellebores and heathers .
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15 - 23 FEBRUARY HALF TERM HISTORY MAKERS AT DOVER CASTLE Dover Castle , Dover www . english-heritage . org . uk / visit / places / dover-castle Time : 10am - 4pm Price : Included with general admission
Book in your half-term fun and plan to join a host of interesting characters from the past for heritage-inspired hijinks and hands-on shenanigans at the heralded Dover Castle . With plenty of activities and educational opportunities for all age groups available , this event is the perfect way to keep the kids occupied this half term . English Heritage members are able to enter for free . Book online for guaranteed entry and 15 % off the ticket price .
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22 FEBRUARY - 1 JUNE RESISTANCE : AN EXHIBITION CURATED BY STEVE MCQUEEN Turner Contemporary , Margate www . turnercontemporary . org Time : 10am - 5pm Price : Free
Conceived by acclaimed artist and filmmaker , Steve McQueen , and curated in collaboration with Clarrie Wallis , Resistance is a brand-new exhibition opening in February that will explore how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change . Renowned for amplifying underrepresented voices , McQueen contributes a compelling exploration of overlooked histories and forgotten stories . www . insidekent . co . uk • 37