ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont..
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MUNDO PIXAR EXPERIENCE Wembley Park, London From 13 Feb
Mundo Pixar Experience, the hugely anticipated multi-sensory exhibition is set to land in London’ s Wembley Park this month. Running until June, Mundo Pixar Experience offers fans of all ages a chance to enter the universes of Pixar’ s most iconic films. The exhibition will feature 14 Pixar universes, inviting guests to explore unmissable recreated environments from the likes of Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Cars, Finding Nemo, Inside Out, Coco and Up. Beyond the immersive sets, guests can also take part in a special Pixar Ball Treasure Hunt.
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VALENTINE’ S DAY AT HYTHE IMPERIAL Hythe Imperial Hotel, Hythe 13- 15 Feb
Treat your loved one to something special this Valentine’ s Day with an unforgettable dine and stay by the coast at Hythe Imperial Hotel. This unmissable package thoughtfully curated with romance in mind includes an overnight stay in one of the hotel’ s contemporary style ensuite classic rooms, an intimate dinner date for two in the award-winning AA Rosette Coast Restaurant which showcases both local and global culinary delights, and a couple’ s breakfast the next morning featuring a delectable spread of fresh brekkie favourites.
Various time slots between 9am and 7pm From £ 20( child), from £ 29( adult) mundopixar. com
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From 4pm £ 255 per couple hytheimperial. co. uk
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FEB 2026
MY PAW-FECT VALENTINE 2026 Dobbies Garden Centres, Ashford & Gillingham | 14- 15 Feb
Calling all pet parents this Valentine’ s Day! Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting furry friends and their families for its second Valentine’ s special. Look forward to a visit to the Dobbies’ mini-Valentine’ s Garden where every dog will receive a‘ forever’ rose toy, creating a paw-print keepsake picture and posing for a digital photo in front of a themed backdrop. One owner can enjoy a free hot drink in the restaurant while their dog has a puppuccino and visitors can also donate to the vital work of Dogs Trust.
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Various time slots £ 15 dobbies. com
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FEB 2026
THE BIG MUSEUM BUILD The Powell-Cotton Museum, Birchington | 14- 15 & 18- 22 Feb
In partnership with Animate Arts, the awardwinning arts company that delivers projects that bring people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds together, The Powell-Cotton Museum is getting crafty this half-term with its exciting big build. Unlock your creativity and help the team to create a big cardboard museum to add to the special exhibition celebrating 100 years of the Powell-Cotton Trust. Families will choose an object and rebuild it using paper and card before adding their completed masterpiece to the growing structure.
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DOCKYARD DECKHANDS The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Chatham | 14- 22 Feb
February half-term fun is on its way as The Historic Dockyard Chatham invites young adventurers to step into the shoes of a dockyard worker and become an apprentice deckhand for the day, including trying maritime skills and learning about the trades that once brought the dockyard to life. Collect your Apprentice Card on arrival and travel between each stop, tackling a new challenge and earning a stamp to show you’ ve mastered the skill. Complete enough skill stations and it’ s time to graduate!
11am- 4pm Included with general admission powell-cottonmuseum. org
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10am- 4pm Included with general admission thedockyard. co. uk www. insidekent. co. uk • 19