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7 FEB 2026
MURDER AT THE MANOR: A 1920S MURDER MYSTERY EXPERIENCE Betteshanger Country Park, Deal
Prepare for an evening of glamour, mystery and intrigue as The Glass Room transforms into the grand dining hall of Lord and Lady Digby. The year is 1922 and the couple are hosting a celebration in honour of their wedding anniversary. Their daughter, Rose Digby, has just returned from time away and tonight a charming suitor has been invited, but will romance bloom, or will secrets from the past unravel? As the evening unfolds, suspicion will rise and someone may not make it to dessert.
From 6.30pm From £ 59 betteshanger-park. co. uk
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FEB 2026
FIRST SIGNS OF SPRING Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge 11- 28 Feb
As the heralded grounds emerge back into life ready for a new season, Hever Castle & Gardens beckon visitors to join them in celebrating the beauty of early spring with a series of garden events. Follow a self-guided spring trail and marvel at the 160,000 snowdrops planted across the grounds. Join Hever Castle gardener Felix Green for a Winter Garden Tour on 16, 17 and 18 February to discover more about the snowdrops and how the team curates the garden’ s seasonal displays.
10.30am- 4.30pm Included with general admission hevercastle. co. uk
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FEB 2026
FEBRUARY HALF-TERM AT LEEDS CASTLE Leeds Castle, Maidstone 14- 22 Feb
Looking to start planning in your February half-term fun? The magnificent Leeds Castle has got you covered with its jam-packed lineup of adventures for the whole family. Put your navigation skills to the test when setting off into the famous maze, let the kids run wild on the three outdoor playgrounds, embark on an idyllic woodland walk or catch a thrilling falconry display. Plus, don’ t miss Leeds Castle’ s brand-new 2026 themed family trail across the grounds, with further details coming soon.
10am- 5pm Included with general admission leeds-castle. com
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FEB 2026
QUENTIN BLAKE’ S MRS ARMITAGE ON WHEELS Southbank Centre, London 18- 21 Feb
As part of Southbank’ s February festival, Imagine, Quentin Blake’ s Mrs Armitage on Wheels has been adapted to create a brilliant stage show celebrating the power of imagination and the importance of community. Mrs Armitage is a brilliant and eccentric inventor. Whenshe and her dog Breakspear set off on a bike ride to visit cousin Angela, she can’ t stop thinking of ways to improve her bike. But after adding horns, snack trays, umbrellas, a dog bed, even a sail, will she ever get there?
10.30pm, 1pm, 3.30pm From £ 22 mrsarmitage. live
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FEB 2026
MATT FORDE: DEFYING CALAMITY The Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone
Political comedian Matt Forde announces his biggest tour to date, Defying Calamity, an anticipated production about finding positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health. Since launching in 2013, Matt’ s Political Party podcast has brought parliament to life through stand-up and lively debate with some of politics’ most influential figures, amassing over 11 million downloads and earning multiple award nominations. His upcoming tour is expected to deliver the same sharp humour.
7.30pm £ 27.50 parkwoodtheatres. co. uk / hazlitt-theatre
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