ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont ..
22 - 23 MARCH MEET BEN & HOLLY AT RARE BREEDS CENTRE Rare Breeds Centre www . rarebreeds . org . uk Time : 10am - 4.30pm Price : £ 15.75 ( adult ), £ 13.50 ( child ), Under 3s free
The kiddies are in for a treat as characters Ben and Holly from Ben & Holly ’ s Little Kingdom will be making a special visit to Rare Breeds Centre this March . With five scheduled appearances on each day giving families the opportunity to interact and capture magical moments , there is lots of fun to be had . Be sure to explore other Rare Breeds activities including meeting the animals , the indoor soft play area and outdoor play parks that feature zip wires , adventure trails , a tunnel maze and swings .
23 MARCH PLANT FAIR Hever Castle & Gardens , nr Edenbridge www . hevercastle . co . uk Time : 10.30am - 3.30pm Price : Included with general admission
New for 2025 , the acclaimed gardens of Hever Castle will host their first ever plant fair . Coordinated by The Plant Fairs Roadshow , a collective of nurseries from across the South East , the fair will offer avid gardeners the chance to seek out inspiration , speak to a wide range of local nurseries and explore the beauty of the Hever Castle grounds as it welcomes its beautiful spring daffodils . Hever ’ s on-site café will also be on hand for eats and refreshments throughout the event .
29 MARCH PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING Dreamland , Margate www . dreamland . co . uk Time : 7pm - 11pm Price : From £ 39.64
British band , Public Service Broadcasting , who released their newest record The Last Flight on SO Recordings , will be arriving at Dreamland ’ s indoor event space , Hall By The Sea , this March as part of their anticipated UK tour . Excitedly pairing up with support act , She Drew The Gun for a rocking new tour that is certain to thrill fans of all ages , the band will be showcasing a plethora of top hits and recognisable musicianship that promises an evening to remember . This event is 16 +.
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30 MARCH MOTHERING SUNDAY AT PENSHURST PLACE Penshurst Place and Gardens , Penshurst www . penshurstplace . com Time : 11.30am - 3.30pm Price : Included with general admission ; Afternoon Tea £ 40pp
Give thanks to mum and mother figures by spending Mothering Sunday in the beautiful setting of Penshurst Place . Explore the historic house and blossoming gardens before heading to The Old Coach House for themed crafts and facepainting . Served in the private Elizabethan banqueting room , Penshurst will also be holding pre-bookable afternoon teas . Tuck into delectable sweet and savoury treats , sip warming teas or opt for a celebratory glass of fizz to toast to the occasion .
30 MARCH MOTHER ’ S DAY LUNCH & AFTERNOON TEA Hempstead House Hotel , Sittingbourne www . hempsteadhouse . co . uk Time : Various time slots Price : Lunch £ 39.50pp , Afternoon Tea from £ 35.50pp
With a choice of either a scrumptious afternoon tea with a live harpist or a traditional Sunday lunch in the hotel ’ s Lakes Restaurant or Maple and Oakly dining rooms , Hempstead House is a wonderful setting to raise a glass this Mother ’ s Day . The afternoon tea menu is complete with scones with jam and cream , finger sandwiches , a selection of cakes and pastries , and tea , coffee or Champagne , with the Sunday lunch menu offering a varied selection of courses for every taste .
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