ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY JUNE 2026
4 JUN 2026
SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
The critically acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company presents a brand-new, inventive show based on the classic Arthur Conan Doyle crime novel. Find out if Holmes and Watson can unmask the deadly secret that the Baskerville family are hiding, with live music, audience interaction and two hours of mystery-filled fun. Certain to be enjoyed by all ages, the show will have the whole family in hysterics and frantically screaming with excitement.
4 JUN 2026
CAMRA REAL ALE & CIDER FESTIVAL Kent and East Sussex Railway, Tenterden
Make your way down to Tenterden Town station, where you can find a wide range of real ales, ciders and perrys. Sit back and take in the stretching views of the Rother Valley with a drink in hand; the festival will have live music running throughout the entire day. Starting at 12pm, Bromley vs Pilcher, currently on their Weald Tour, will perform soul-infused jazz, later moving on to Curb Pilots and KB4 performing up to 10.30pm or until the beer runs out!
7.30pm £ 18pp trinitytheatre. net
6.30pm- 10.30pm £ 3pp( free for CAMRA members) kesr. org. uk
FROM
13
JUN 2026
DELPHINIUM FESTIVAL Godinton House, Ashford 13- 28 Jun
An annual favourite, this unique festival celebrates Godinton House’ s exceptional spread of delphiniums- with varieties growing up to eight feet tall, it is a sight to behold. Members of The Delphinium Society will be there to offer expert advice and delphiniums will be available to purchase in the Walled Garden. The gardens will be open from Tuesday to Sunday and the tearoom on Fridays and Saturdays as usual, with the addition of Sundays over the festival.
12.30pm- 5.30pm Included with general admission godintonhouse. co. uk
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JUN 2026
CARS AT THE CASTLE Hever Castle & Gardens 13- 14 Jun
Excitedly returning for another year, Cars at the Castle brings together car enthusiasts from across the county and beyond. Set in the grounds of historic Hever Castle, the event will show off hundreds of classic and highperformance cars, with vehicles on show from esteemed car clubs and famous collectors such as the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club, the MG & Classic Car Club of Rother, and the Porsche Club GB.
FROM
13
JUN 2026
KENT WELLNESS FESTIVAL Detling Showground, Kent 13- 14 Jun
Enjoy a two-day celebration covering all aspects of the wellness world. From holistic wellbeing, health, nutrition, yoga, fitness and much more, discover like-minded individuals and seek expert advice to enhance your personal wellbeing. With over 70 hours of talks, practical classes and workshops running over two days, get involved, learn something new and enjoy finding peace in the Kentish countryside.
10.30am- 6pm Included with general admission hevercastle. co. uk
10am- 5pm Various prices thekentwellnessfestival. com
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