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Things to do in Kent in January 2027

32 events are on in Kent in January 2027. 7 of them start in January, 1 is free and 4 run for two weeks or more. The busiest stretch is 1 to 3 January, with 21 events on. Each one is checked against the organiser's own website, and events drop off as they finish.

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Events and seasons that are on for most of the month. Check each listing for the days it runs.

  1. 1 Oct to 31 OctCall the Midwife Official Location TourThe Historic Dockyard Chatham, ChathamFrom £27
  2. 3 Oct to 31 JanCommons – A Film by David BlandyThe Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, CanterburySee website for prices
  3. 12 Oct to 30 JanTales from the High Street: Leonards of RochesterMedway Archives Centre (MAC), StroodFree
  4. 12 Dec to 30 MayJason and the Adventure of 254The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, CanterburySee website for prices

1 to 3 January

  1. 5 Nov to 3 JanThe Ice Rink at BluewaterBluewater Shopping Centre, GreenhitheSee website for prices
  2. 7 Nov to 10 JanWinterland at BluewaterBluewater, GreenhitheSee website for prices
  3. 19 Nov to 3 JanI Follow the Fox festive family trail at ChartwellChartwell (National Trust), WesterhamFrom £3.50
  4. 20 Nov to 2 JanChristmas at Hever CastleHever Castle and Gardens, EdenbridgeFrom £15
  5. 20 Nov to 3 JanChristmas Lights at Leeds CastleLeeds Castle, MaidstoneSee website for prices. This is a separately ticketed third-party event: annual admission tickets and gift vouchers are not valid, and castle entry is not included.
  6. 20 Nov to 3 JanWild Lights at Wingham Wildlife ParkWingham Wildlife Park, WinghamTickets and further details coming soon
  7. 21 Nov to 3 JanA Fairytale Christmas at Scotney CastleScotney Castle (National Trust), LamberhurstFree event, but normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  8. 21 Nov to 3 JanA Jolly Woodland Christmas trail at KnoleKnole (National Trust), SevenoaksFree trail. Normal admission to Knole applies (National Trust members free).
  9. 21 Nov to 3 JanChristmas at Ightham MoteIghtham Mote (National Trust), Ivy Hatch, near SevenoaksIncluded with normal admission (National Trust members free).
  10. 21 Nov to 3 JanGingerbread Man trail at Scotney CastleScotney Castle (National Trust), LamberhurstFree trail. Normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  11. 21 Nov to 3 JanWallace & Gromit – A Cracking Christmas CaperLeeds Castle, MaidstoneIncluded with your daytime admission ticket
  12. 26 Nov to 3 JanIcescape Tunbridge Wells ice rink at Calverley GroundsCalverley Grounds, Royal Tunbridge WellsFrom £10
  13. 27 Nov to 3 JanChurchill's Colourful Christmas at ChartwellChartwell (National Trust), WesterhamNormal admission applies (National Trust members free). The family trail costs £3.50. Guided tours are an extra £9.50 and must be pre-booked.
  14. 27 Nov to 10 JanThe All New Adventures of Peter Pan (pantomime)The Marlowe Theatre, CanterburySee website for prices
  15. 28 Nov to 3 JanChristmas at SissinghurstSissinghurst Castle Garden, CranbrookSee website for prices
  16. 11 Dec to 3 JanRobin Hood (pantomime)The Stag Theatre, SevenoaksSee website for prices
  17. 12 Dec to 3 JanCinderella (pantomime)The Orchard Theatre, DartfordFrom £21.50
  18. 19 Dec to 2 JanChristmas HolidaysWillows Bird of Prey & Wildlife Trail, Knockholt, KentSee website for prices
  19. 26 Dec to 3 JanCrimbo Limbo at Folkestone Harbour ArmFolkestone Harbour Arm, FolkestoneNo entry charge is listed; you pay for food and drink.
  20. 31 Dec to 1 JanSteam into the New Year on the Kent and East Sussex RailwayKent and East Sussex Railway, Tenterden Town Station, TenterdenFares are shown on the booking page.
  21. 31 Dec to 1 JanThe Rock Lodge's New Years PartyThe Rock Lodge, WhitstableSee website for prices

4 to 10 January

  1. 6 JanMakings of a Murderer - Fatal Mistake with Donal MacintyreOrchard Theatre, DartfordFrom £38
  2. 7 Jan to 10 JanAlice in PantolandEM Forster Theatre, TonbridgeSee website for prices
  3. 7 JanThe Adult Panto: Puss & DickOrchard Theatre, DartfordFrom £27.50

11 to 17 January

  1. 14 JanNational Theatre Live: HayfeverEM Forster Theatre, TonbridgeSee website for prices
  2. 14 JanThe gunpowder and explosives industry in FavershamOld Brewery Store, FavershamFrom £5
  3. 16 JanViennese New Year ConcertRochester Cathedral, RochesterTicketed
  4. 16 JanWassailingBrogdale Collections Faversham, FavershamSee website for prices