ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont..
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MAR 2026
MOTHER’ S DAY AT HEMPSTEAD HOUSE Hempstead House Hotel & Spa, Sittingbourne
Plan to spend this Mothering Sunday indulging in a delicious Sunday lunch or classic afternoon tea at Hempstead House Hotel. Tables are available for a traditional four-course Sunday lunch in the hotel’ s Lakes, Bloors, Maple and Oakly dining rooms, with a gift given to all mothers in attendance. Guests can also opt for a delightful afternoon tea to the backdrop of a live pianist which includes scones, sandwiches and a selection of cakes with unlimited tea or filtered coffee, or a glass of Champagne.
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MAR 2026
BROOM LANE BEER FESTIVAL Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells 20- 22 Mar
A joyous gathering of fine ales and ciders in aid of the railway’ s Broom Lane Bridge Appeal, a vital fundraising to replace the bridge between High Rocks and Groombridge. Taking place in the Engine Shed at Tunbridge Wells West, look forward to a vibrant celebration with over 90 ales and 30 ciders on offer, plus live bands for a fantastic atmosphere amongst the trains. Expect light and dark ales along with a selection of ciders, including a number of tasty mulled varieties.
From 12.30pm From £ 36( adult), from £ 18.50( child) hempsteadhouse. co. uk
11am-11pm( Fri & Sat), 11am-6pm( Sunday) £ 10 spavalleyrailway. co. uk
21
MAR 2026
GUIDED PRE-SEASON TOUR Hole Park, Rolvenden
A wonderful opportunity for Hole Park members to join one of owner Edward Barham’ s personal guided tours of Hole Park Gardens, this season’ s ticket members exclusive morning event will take place 10 days before the gardens open to the public in April and offers a sneak peek behind the scenes, showcasing the beautiful plants that have often faded by the start of April. Season tickets are available to purchase, be sure to visit the website for full ticket details.
From 10am £ 5 per member holepark. com
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MAR 2026
MY HANDS ARE MY VOICE The Beaney, Canterbury 21 Mar- 17 May
A posthumous mother-daughter collaboration exploring the power of material making and stitching to support wellbeing, this colourful exhibition brings together five decades of creative exchange between the late Diana Francis and her daughter Rachelle, revealing a shared visual language shaped by making, memory and healing. Diana’ s intricately patterned drawings will be exhibited for the first time alongside her textile pieces, as well as Rachelle’ s contemporary works that respond to her late mother’ s legacy. Admission to this event is free, however donations are greatly appreciated.
10am-5pm( Sat), 11am-4pm( Sun) Free canterburymuseums. co. uk
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MAR 2026
EASTER EGG HUNT AT IGHTHAM MOTE Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks 21 Mar- 19 Apr
Join the egg-cellent adventures at National Trust’ s Ightham Mote this Easter! Running throughout the holidays, families are invited to embark on an interactive trail throughout the landmark’ s beautiful gardens to discover an array of child-friendly activities. Trail tickets include an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and a dairy, vegan or‘ free from’ chocolate egg. Advance booking for this event is not required.
10am- 5pm £ 3.50( plus general admission) nationaltrust. org. uk www. insidekent. co. uk • 19