The Christmas Cavity Calamity mini panto
Penshurst Place and Gardens, Penshurst · 5 December to 23 December 2026
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A short, 20 to 25 minute pantomime in Penshurst Place's Garden Room, where Mother Christmas and her mischievous twin threaten to spoil the festivities. It is a good fit for younger children who might struggle with a full-length theatre panto. Quiet sessions have softer music, BSL signing where possible and time to meet Father Christmas.
Highlights
- Bite-sized 20 to 25 minute panto
- Mother Christmas and Father Christmas both appear
- Quiet SEND sessions with reduced capacity and BSL where possible
Good to know
- Quiet sessions are limited to 50 tickets
Getting there
Penshurst Place and Gardens, Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8DG
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Nearby
Photo: Philip Halling, CC BY-SA 2.0Apple Weekend at Penshurst Place
A weekend celebrating the apple harvest, with live pressing demonstrations and apple-themed bakes from the kitchen. Children can try traditional games and crafts around the gardens.
Photo: DimiTalen, CC0Halloween at Penshurst Place
Penshurst's Beware the Bad Apple trail sends families round the grounds hunting for odd potion ingredients. Crafts in the Old Coach House and panto-style storytelling fill out a half-term visit.
Image: Penshurst Place & GardensPenshurst Place and Gardens
Penshurst Place is a 14th-century manor house with 11 acres of formal gardens in the village of Penshurst, between Tonbridge and Edenbridge. See the medieval house and state rooms, wander the gardens, then let children burn off energy in the adventure playground and woodland trail. It suits families and garden lovers and comfortably fills half a day.