Scorcha Skate School
Monday sessions at Ramsgate Skate Park Warre Rec
FREE sessions are also on offer every Monday at Warre Rec in Ramsgate. Ramsgate Skatepark Project & Ramsgate Town Council have funded the programme for all ages and abilities with a special call out for teens.
EVERY MONDAY UNTIL AUGUST 30th
1PM – 2PM ( 5-8YO )
2PM – 3PM ( 8-13YO )
3PM – 4PM ( 13-17YO )
Message to book a space at https://www.instagram.com/scorchaskateschool/
Or turn up on the day to sign a waiver
Also, regular Saturday skate classes for the school holidays, just below Broadstairs Rail Station
Slots between 11am and 2pm
Come along to Broadstairs’ friendly, accessible Skatepark for these Saturday group classes – have fun, make friends, and learn some amazing new tricks…
Under 18s only
Minions & Monsters – U
Now until 11 August, Palace Cinema Broadstairs
Minions & Monsters introduces us to an entirely new tribe of Minions, who find themselves in Hollywood at the dawn of cinema looking for a new evil mastermind to serve in this rambunctious family treat. Details here
Moana- PG
August 14-25 Palace Cinema Broadstairs
Disney’s tremendously fun Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson). Details here
Santus Circus
Now– 31st August, Lord of the Manor roundabout
Santus Circus happily returns for its 2026 UK tour, an all new show with exhilarating acts from around the world!
Daily until 31st August (except Mondays 10th,17th & 23rd)
A French family run circus that has toured the UK for over 30 years and been in the circus industry for over 6 generations with their famous Juggling and Unicycling acts.
Santus Circus selects highly trained professional acts from around the world to bring fun and entertainment for all the family to enjoy, with new and exciting productions to look forward to every year that will be sure to keep you on the EDGE of your seat!!
From £10 – Check booking page for prices Book now
M&L Pleasure Fair
Now – 16th August, Palm Bay, daily 1pm-9pm (Sundays 1pm-8pm)
The name Bensons is synonymous with high-quality funfairs. As one of the most long-standing names in the showmen’s industry going back generations, Bensons Fun Fairs has been running funfairs for long before most other showmen.
Famous for fabulous, brightly painted lorries and leading professionalism, Bensons Fun Fairs manages to stay on track, even in the most extreme of weather conditions, working tirelessly to put an event together and to ensure every site visited is left in at least as good a condition, if not better, than which it was found.
Free entry
Every Friday it’s ‘mega deal’ day! Buy 20 tokens, get 5 free or buy 40 tokens, get 55!
Half Price days 5th August & 12th August – 20 tokens £10 = 50p a token
The Great Birchington Seagull Trail
Now – 29th August
Free trail for all the family to enjoy in Birchington!
Monty’s have collaborated with a community knitting group who have knitted seagulls to hide in Birchington shop windows.
All the children need to do is find as many of the seagulls as they can, fill in their names on the trail sheet, and present their sheet at Monty’s of Birchington to receive a small sweet treat.
Trail sheets can be printed off, collected from participating venues or online here
Mascot Mondays
Widgets World, Marine Gardens Margate
From 10:00am – noon
£8 per child – includes a kids’ meal Adults enter free
Meet some of your favourite characters, including Bluey, Peppa, Stitch, Labubu and many more!
Your ticket also includes:
Soft Play
Bouncy Castle
Disco
Broadstairs Folk Week
7th August – 14th August
Broadstairs’ hugely popular annual folk festival by the sea, every August
There are over 400 events spread over one week, across 20+ venues – of which over 160 are FREE!
These include workshops for all abilities in music and song, and parade, plus a full programme of dances and ceilidhs, the Poets’ Breakfast and a daily Craft and Music Fair. The ever-popular official free pub-gig programme takes place every day in pubs around the town.
This annual festival is also family-friendly, with lots of shows, activities, and workshops for younger music-lovers, including family shows at the Bandstand, featuring Kent’s traditional Hooden Horses. Be aware that streets and venues become very crowded and noisy, so may not be suitable for some people or children.
Workshops for children include music making workshop at Bleak House, Thursday 13th August at 2pm:
This fun and inclusive music making workshop is aimed at 7-11 year olds (although all ages will be included). All abilities are welcome as we unleash our creativity to explore music making using household materials. From junk band grooves, to kitchen cacophony, this is set to be a vibrant and varied music making session!
For tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/broadstairsfolkweek/2237328
A puppet making and animating workshop at Bleak House, Friday 14th August at 11am:
Join Claire Campbell as she shares the joy of a puppet making and animation in this workshop aimed at children aged 7-11 (all ages are welcome but younger children may need adult support in some of the making steps). Once she has demonstrated her own fun and unique puppets, she will guide you through creating your own simple puppet and accompanying junk instrument. If you like the sound of creating creatures to bop along to catchy tunes simply using a toilet roll, spring, and elastic band, then this is the workshop for you!
For tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/broadstairsfolkweek/2237337
Summer Skate & Scoot Camps at Revolution Skatepark
10th August – 14th August. Revolution Skatepark and Climbing Centre
Ages 7+
Revolution Skatepark are running their ever-popular camps throughout the summer holidays!
Expect a week jam-packed with skating, scooting, climbing and all the fun you can imagine!
The camps are 5 days filled with Skating, Scooting, Climbing and maximum fun. The Skate and Scoot Camps have been running for over 10 years with the popularity growing every year. Above all the goal is to offer kids the opportunity to spend a week with experienced staff, learning new tricks as well as making new friends in the process.
Catering to riders over 7 years old, of all abilities and genders, with both male and female instructors.
Please be aware that Camps are for riders with previous skating and scooting ability. First-timers and those looking to get started are advised to book a private lesson.
All staff are fully DBS-checked, have many years’ experience within Skateparks, and make it their main goal to make sure every child has the best week possible.
During each of the Skate and Scoot Camps, children are given the chance to try out the Climbing Centre at no extra charge!
They will also play lots of games like Dodgeball, Zombie Tag, Stuck-in-the-Mud, and many more. Each Skate and Scoot Camp ends with a fancy dress day for maximum fun!
Choose to ride 10-4pm or 11-3pm
Come for a full week or a single day and join the fun!
Exclusive Camp meal deals are available, or bring a packed lunch
Ramsgate Costumed Walk – Royal Harbour
11th August. Start time: 2.30pm. Meet at The Clock House, Pier Yard, 2.25pm
The group is run by dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers.
Whatever the weather, so long as members of the public turn up, they will carry on with the walks!
They don’t charge for the walks, and only ask for donations towards the cost of costumes, printing leaflets, etc.
Ramsgate is proud to boast the only Royal Harbour in the British Isles, the honour having been bestowed by King George IV in 1821. See Smeaton’s famous dry dock, and learn about Ramsgate’s vast 19th century fishing industry. Hear about the part the town played in the miraculous evacuation of Allied troops from northern France in 1940 & the courage of the Dunkirk Little Ships, whose 85th anniversary was celebrated across the town in 2025, and commemorated again this year.
To pre-book for groups, please contact 01843 852780
Free (suggested donation £3)
Free Big Bike Revival Bike Fix at Millmead Community Centre
11th August, 3pm-5pm, Millmead Community centre
This is a fantastic opportunity to check over any bikes that have been in storage over winter and to find out more about the free community rides.
Free tea and coffee while you wait!
Free – pre register Book now
Story Time with Peter Nicholls
11th August, 12 noon, Monkton Nature Reserve
Nature stories read by the volunteers at Monkton Nature Reserve
‘Go All In’ is part of The National Year of Reading.
The National Year of Reading 2026 is a UK-wide campaign designed to inspire more people to make reading a regular part of their lives.
No need to book – just drop in!
Folklore and Fleecy Trees
11th August, 1pm, Monkton Nature Reserve
Join this ‘Tree Walk’, with a simple tree craft for children in the shade of the woods at Monkton Nature Reserve
Trees have stories to tell.
Their fruits, leaves and seeds take on different meanings across time and cultures.
Discover the secrets of the trees on this fun walk.
Tickets £5 (price is per child only and includes entrance to the reserve.) Book now
Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie
Now until August 13, Carlton Cinema Westgate
Expanding the colourful world of Adventure Bay, the story introduces new dinosaur-themed characters and spectacular rescue missions set in a prehistoric landscape filled with towering volcanoes, ancient jungles and enormous creatures. Details here
Worm Composting
11th August, 11am, Monkton Nature Reserve
Join ‘Compost King’ John, in ‘Compost Corner’ to find out about the busy composting worms and the hot composter.
Why is compost so important?
Prepare food for the worm workforce.
Make a compost bin character.
Tickets £5 (price is per child only and includes entrance to the reserve.) Book now
Xanthe’s World: Yayoi Kusama
11th August, 11am to 1pm, Tom Thumb Theatre
Xanthe’s World is a new series of story‑led family art workshops at the Tom Thumb Theatre.
Led by Xanthe (8), an exhibiting young artist, and co‑developed with photographer and arts marketer Imogen Tinkler. Each workshop is inspired by a major artist and invites children and adults to make work side by side, exploring pattern, colour and new ways of looking at the world.
At the heart of Xanthe’s World is one idea: art can be anything you want it to be, when you create it together.
Families will also have the rare chance to experience what it’s like to have their work exhibited : each family can choose one or two pieces from the workshops to be shown in a playful, informal exhibition upstairs in the bar on Saturday 5th September, where they can invite friends and family to come and see what they’ve made.
– Take part in a story‑led introduction to Yayoi Kusama, exploring how she turns dots and patterns into whole worlds.
– Play through short, playful warm‑ups in mark‑making and repetition to loosen up how they use colour and pattern.
– Make your own Kusama creature – an invented character, plant or object covered in bold patterns and dots – working together or side by side.
– Create a collective dot world: a shared artwork that brings everyone’s creatures and shapes together into one large patterned universe.
Ages 4+ with a grown‑up. All materials provided
Tickets £12.50 Book now
Proud to Create exhibition
Launch Date: Wednesday 12th August, 4:00pm to 8:00pm, The Old Woolworths Building, The Margate School, 31-33 High Street, Margate, CT9 1DX
Open every day until Saturday 29th August 11am – 4pm
Sandra Art4All Studio holds its final exhibition of 2026 at The Margate School of Art, marking an important milestone: a decade of making art accessible to Disabled Artists with additional impairments and learning needs.
Over the past ten years, this supportive studio has served as a vibrant space where artistic expression knows no bounds.
The summer season concludes with an exclusive exhibition in August with their flagship show. The community is warmly invited to celebrate at the official launch evening for the major summer exhibition, Proud 2 Create, on Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 4pm to 8pm at The Margate School.
Sandra Hayden said: “During our exhibitions I have witnessed the positive impact our work has on the community. There is so much talk about the importance of engaging and immersing ourselves in the arts and what profound therapeutic benefits it offers – I hope people will come and see our show.
“Stepping into a gallery that is full of colour like ours and walking around the exhibition space provides a gentle, mindful physical activity that can lower stress, encourages presence, and boosts a persons day. The simple act of viewing art allows individuals to slow down, reflect, and find a sense of calm away from the busyness of daily life’.
The intentional use of vibrant palettes throughout the Proud 2 Create exhibitions is designed to affect emotions positively. Bright tones inspire energy and joy, while cooler shades promote relaxation and mental clarity. By experiencing these colours collectively, visitors can experience immediate shifts in mood and emotional balance.
Free Big Bike Revival Bike Fix
12th August, 10am to noon, Dane Park Sports Equipment Library Container (By the basketball court)
This is a fantastic opportunity to check over any bikes that have been in storage over winter and to find out more about the free community rides.
Free tea and coffee while you wait from The Dane Park Kiosk
Free – pre register Book now
‘Maya & Marley and the New Friend’ with author, Laura Henry-Allain MBE (For ages 3-6)
12th August, 11am and 1pm, The Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop Broadstairs
Join Laura, creator of JoJo and Gran Gran, at Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop for a joyful celebration of her new picture book ‘Maya & Marley and the New Friend’!
Perfect for children aged 3–6, this heartwarming event includes a lovely interactive storytime with Laura Henry-Allain MBE, creator of JoJo and Gran Gran, followed by a fun, book-inspired creative activity celebrating friendship, kindness and community.
Come along to meet one of Britain’s most celebrated children’s creators and be among the first to discover Maya and Marley’s wonderful world.
Beautifully written by Laura Henry-Allain MBE and brought to life with vibrant illustrations by Yabaewah Scott, this uplifting picture book celebrates community, compassion and the joy of making new friends.
During the session, the responsible adult(s) are very welcome to enjoy their favourite coffee and pastry downstairs at STAPLE or come and hang out upstairs in the bookshop!!
Children will sit for the reading, then move to a play/craft table for activities. All materials are provided and age-appropriate.
Booking is essential — spaces are limited!
Ticket price: £5 per child (includes a free signed paperback copy of the book, usual RRP £7.99) Book now
‘Emerald and the Pearly Turtles’ (For ages 5-7)
12th August, 9.30am, The Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
Perfect for readers aged 5–7, enjoy reading together before exploring this enchanting underwater adventure through discussion and creative activities inspired by the story.
Full of friendship, family, magic and ocean wonder, Emerald’s adventures are perfect for children ready to take their next step into chapter books.
Filled with Harriet Muncaster’s signature charm and beautifully illustrated throughout, this magical adventure celebrates friendship, family, kindness and finding your own way.
Perfect for children growing in confidence as independent readers.
Booking is essential – spaces are limited!
The bookshop is on the first floor, accessed via a flight of stairs.
Children will sit for the reading, then move to a play/craft table for activities. All materials are provided and age-appropriate.
Adults may stay for the event (limited seating available) or relax with a coffee and pastry downstairs in Staple.
Tickets £5 per child (includes a paperback copy of the book, usually RRP £7.99) Book now
Turnips
13th August, 11.15am, Turner Contemporary
Join Turner Contemporary in Margate for a free morning of creative fun, exploring a range of crafting activities to learn with your child.
Activities will involve using messy materials such as paint and glue, so it is advised that children wear clothes that you’re happy to get messy!
Some of the materials used might be natural/organic (food/plant-based). Please ask a member of the Turnips team about the materials before taking part in the activity, in case of allergies.
Accessibility: The Clore Learning Studio is located on the first floor of the gallery and is wheelchair and buggy-accessible. There will be space to store buggies at the event.
Tickets £1 suggested donation Book now
‘Huxley and Flapjack: Recipe for Disaster’ (For ages 5-7)
13th August, 9.30am, The Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
Join Nicci at Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop for a laugh-out-loud Book Club and discover Huxley and Flapjack’s latest adventure!
Perfect for readers aged 5–7, enjoy reading together before diving into fun, book-inspired creative activities celebrating friendship, teamwork and big ideas.
Packed with humour, lovable characters and plenty of culinary chaos, this delightful chapter book is the perfect recipe for children beginning their independent reading journey.
Booking is essential – spaces are limited!
The bookshop is on the first floor, accessed via a flight of stairs.
Children will sit for the reading, then move to a play/craft table for activities. All materials are provided and age-appropriate.
Adults may stay for the event (limited seating available) or relax with a coffee and pastry downstairs in Staple.
Tickets £5 per child (includes a paperback copy of the book, usually RRP £7.99) Book now
Grow a Garden
13th August, 1pm, Monkton Nature Reserve
Using a mixture of seeds, and compost made on the reserve, colour your label and sow your garden, then add plant markers!
Tickets £5 (price is per child only and includes entrance to the reserve.) Book now
Birdwise East Kent Annual Photography Exhibition 2026
13th August – 26th August, 10am-5pm, Droit House in Margate.
The exhibition will be showcasing aspiring and professional photographers covering a wide variety of bird and coastal themes.
We have an enormous diversity of wildlife on our local coasts, and what better way to celebrate it than by learning about it!
Curious Cooks’ Club at the Old Curiosity Shop
13th August, 3pm, The Old Curiosity Shop Broadstairs
Free weekly cooking & learning activity for children of all ages…throughout the school holidays!
All materials provided.
DM to book your place. Book now
Wicked: Cliftonville Outdoor Cinema
14th August, The Oval Bandstand and Lawns
7.30pm Doors open (drinks and snacks available) with film starting at 8.30pm and finishing at 11pm
The Cliftonville Outdoor Cinema bring the community together to laugh, cry, eat popcorn, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of an outdoor movie experience at The Oval Bandstand & Lawns.
Wicked: Part Two continues the powerful story of Elphaba and Glinda as their choices lead them down very different paths. Elphaba, branded the Wicked Witch of the West, must embrace her strength and resilience as she stands against injustice, while Glinda rises in influence as the Good Witch, torn between loyalty and ambition. As the people of Oz take sides, their once-deep friendship is tested to its limits, leading to heartbreak, sacrifice, and the destinies that have long been foretold. This epic conclusion explores love, power, and the cost of staying true to yourself, bringing new depth to the timeless tale of Oz.
Deckchair seating is included in all tickets
The GRASS Bar will be onsite serving a full selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Popcorn and selection of treats are available from our concession stall
From £9 Book now
Michael starring Ben
14th August – 15th August, The Granville Theatre
7.30pm – 10pm
Plus Saturday matinee 2.30pm
MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman.
The show features a live band, dazzling costumes and the performer’s iconic dance routines.
From £29.15 Book now
Samuel Langley-Swain ‘The Perfect Performance’
14th August, 11am, The Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop Broadstairs
Perfect for children aged 3–6, this fun-filled event includes an interactive storytime followed by a creative activity inspired by the book.
Bursting with rhythm, laughter and a colourful cast of animal characters, The Perfect Performance, illustrated by Emily Knight, is a heartwarming celebration of kindness, confidence and discovering that everyone has something special to offer.
Written in lively rhyme and full of warmth and humour, The Perfect Performance celebrates diversity, inclusion and the joy of recognising the unique strengths that every individual brings.
During the session, the responsible adult(s) are very welcome to enjoy their favourite coffee and pastry downstairs at STAPLE or come and hang out upstairs in the bookshop!!
Children will sit for the reading, then move to a play/craft table for activities. All materials are provided and age-appropriate.
Booking is essential — spaces are limited!
Ticket price: £5 per child (includes a free signed paperback copy of the book, usual RRP £7.99) Book now
Samuel Langley-Swain ‘What Wesley Wore’ (For ages 3 – 6)
14th August, 1pm, The Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
Perfect for children aged 3–6, this interactive event includes a lively storytime with Samuel followed by a fun creative activity inspired by the book.
Full of humour, warmth and wonderfully colourful characters, What Wesley Wore is a heartwarming celebration of confidence, creativity and having the courage to be yourself.
During the session, the responsible adult(s) are very welcome to enjoy their favourite coffee and pastry downstairs at STAPLE or come and hang out upstairs in the bookshop!!
Children will sit for the reading, then move to a play/craft table for activities. All materials are provided and age-appropriate.
Booking is essential — spaces are limited!
Ticket price: £5 per child (includes a free signed paperback copy of the book, usual RRP £7.99) Book now
Big Bug Hunt
14th August, 11am, Monkton Nature Reserve
What will you find in the Education Garden and beyond… A bee fly? A millipede? A ladybird?
Bug pot in hand and ID chart at the ready… search for some of the reserve’s smallest residents.
All that wiggles, creeps, scuttles, crawls and flutters can be closely observed and identified!
Bug pots & ID sheets supplied.
Tickets £5 per child – accompanying adults are free of charge… Includes entrance to the reserve Book now
Boggarts
14th August, 1pm, Monkton Nature Reserve
Boggarts are strange little creatures that live in woods and play tricks on people.
Find out more about these crafty creatures and make your own using leaves, twigs and seeds.
Tickets £5 (price is per child only and includes entrance to the reserve.) Book now
Ramsgate Day
August 15
Ramsgate Town centre will burst into life as Ramsgate Day on August 15 bringing together local bands, buskers, dance troops and more.
The theme this year is inspired by Sanger’s Circus, which once had its own amphitheatre in Ramsgate High Street. One of the most fascinating figures in circus history, Ellen Sanger, later known as Madame Pauline de Vere, the Lady of the Lions, will be brought to life through a special costumed guided walk and talks exploring the extraordinary story of Ramsgate’s circus heritage.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Madame Pauline throughout the day before she takes her place at the head of the afternoon parade, accompanied by magnificent life-sized lion and elephant puppets in tribute to Ramsgate’s circus past.
Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy a packed programme of free family-friendly activities, performances and workshops across the town centre.
Young aspiring performers can learn new tricks with circus skills specialists This Bean Spins and Phases Margate, who will be offering opportunities to try a range of circus disciplines and discover hidden talents. There will also be children’s craft workshops, face painting and plenty of opportunities to get creative.
Adding to the spectacle, Looping the Loop will bring the magic of the circus to life with their life-sized elephant and lion puppets, vintage clowns and charismatic ringmaster, creating colourful encounters and unforgettable photo opportunities throughout the day.
Visitors can also marvel at giant bubbles drifting through the town centre, while local community groups, performers and organisations help create a vibrant festival atmosphere.
There will also be performances by local musicians and dance groups, celebrating the talent and creativity of Ramsgate’s through the generations.
Adding a touch of science, creativity and discovery to the programme, Discovery Planet will invite visitors to uncover the secrets behind some of the circus’s most impressive feats.
From testing your balance like a tightrope walker and exploring the science of juggling to creating giant and unusual-shaped bubbles, children and adults alike will have the opportunity to experiment, learn and play while discovering the STEAM principles behind the spectacle.
The team will be at Ramsgate Space and Albert Court from noon to 4pm, no booking, just drop in.
The day will culminate in a community parade led by Samba Ya Wantsum, Madame Pauline de Vere and giant lion and elephant puppets. The procession will feature children showcasing the circus skills they have learned during the day alongside costumes, banners and creations from the workshops.
The parade will conclude in the heart of town with a magical bubble finale as performers, participants and spectators come together to fill the air with bubbles.
There will also be a Ramsgate Day trail. To claim your badge, visit the places on the trail and find the letter attached to each seagull displayed in the windows, write down the letters to work out the secret message and hand the completed flyer into Potters in Queen Street.
Start at Board at Home and work your way along to Dawn’s Coffee Shop, Plunder, Little Seaside Town, We Are Salon, The Recovery Well, Magick, The Fabric Shop, The Home Front Tea Room, Crusties, Taylor Meats, Turner Rowe Art Centre, Silvers Showbar, Ramsgate Space, Minnie Mae Studio, Harbour Bakery, York Street Flowers, Sherley’s Pet Store and final destination, Potters.
Ramsgate Day runs from 10am to 5pm and is funded by Ramsgate Town Council.
Find the programme at: https://www.visitramsgate.co.uk/ramsgate-day-2026/
The WonderWorks x One:One Collection Open Weekend
15th August – 16th August, 9.30am to 4pm, The WonderWorks by Hornby Hobbies
A chance to have a sneak peek of the One:One Collection museum!
Celebrating 100 Years of Thanet’s railway stations… Tickets give you access to: The One:One Collection / Hornby WonderWorks experience / Original Hornby factory space showing Hornby Brands and exhibitor stalls.
The open weekend will be held across two sites – Hornby’s WonderWorks visitor centre and the neighbouring One:One Collection, which is yet to open to the public, and houses an extraordinary line-up of full-size railway exhibits.
From model aircraft and die-cast vehicles to half-scale classic cars, live demonstrations, and build-your-own activities, it’s a celebration of hobbies, heritage and play for all generations.
Visitors will have the rare chance to explore the One:One Collection’s full-size exhibits, including the Black 5 and Royal Scot locomotives, Churchill’s funeral carriage, and the original Euston station departure boards. The collection also features a working O gauge layout and large-scale engineered models.
Inside WonderWorks, families can enjoy interactive train layouts, a Scalextric ‘fastest lap’ tournament, and a ‘Make and Paint’ zone from Airfix.
Younger visitors can let their imagination run wild in the Trainmaster play area, while enthusiasts can explore displays from Hornby, Airfix, Corgi, Pocher and more.
Alongside the railway heritage on display, the open weekend will feature exhibitors and layouts from across the hobby and heritage railway community, including the Watercress Line Heritage Railway Trust, Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway, Southern Locomotive Ltd, Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway Supporters Association, The Kent & East Sussex Railway, Ashford Model Railway Museum, Horton Common and many more.
Food and drink will be available from The WonderWorks café and catering coaches at One:One Collection
The event will also include free parking on a first-come, first-served basis and step-free access throughout most of the venue.
Tickets £25 adults, £10 children (ages 5–15), £15 concessions, £50 family ticket. Under-5s go free plus booking fee Book now
Bugs, beetle and butterflies
15th August, 1pm-3pm, Windmill Community Gardens Margate
With the guidance of Artist Nick Morley (@linocutboy) use foam stamps to make colourful prints inspired by the bugs, beetles and butterflies in the garden.
First, exploring all the places in the garden that insects, molluscs, arachnids, crustaceans and myriapods like to live, taking photos for reference.
Then making prints on paper using stamp pads and homemade foam stamps in various shapes and sizes.
Foam stamps are easy to make yourself and this is a fun creative activity you can continue to explore at home.
This workshop is suitable for all ages, and abilities.
Tickets £10 (1 ticket admits 1 adult and up to 2 children) Book now
‘Diplo Dinosaur Wants a Roarsome Friend’
16th August, 8.30am, The Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
Perfect for readers aged 5–7, enjoy reading together before taking part in fun, dinosaur-themed creative activities inspired by this heartwarming story.
Full of humour, friendship and BIG dinosaur-sized feelings, this delightful first chapter book is perfect for children growing in confidence as independent readers.
Suitable for children aged 5-7
Ticket price: £5 per child (includes a paperback copy of the book, usually £7.99)
Booking is essential — spaces are limited!
The bookshop is on the first floor, accessed via a flight of stairs.
Children will sit for the reading, then move to a play/craft table for activities. All materials are provided and age-appropriate.
Adults may stay for the event (limited seating available) or relax with a coffee and pastry downstairs in Staple.
Tickets £5 per child (includes a paperback copy of the book, usually £7.99) Book now
Kix Arena
Unit 2, Whitehall Industrial Estate, Whitehall Road, Ramsgate
Football activities
Mondays
- 5pm-6pm Under 9s
- 6pm-7pm under 10s
Tuesday
- 10–11 Parent & Toddler Active Group (Walking to Preschool)
- 5–6 Small Group Session – Under 9s
- 6–7 Small Group Session – Under 10s
Wednesday
- 5pm-6pm Pay to Play Girls 6-10
- 6pm-7pm Pay to play girls 11-15
Thursday
- 10–11 Parent & Toddler Active Group (Walking to Preschool)
Friday
- 11–12 Walking Football (55+ Years)
- 1–2 Pay to Play – Under 8s
- 2–3 Pay to Play – Under 9s
- 3–4 Pay to Play – Under 10s
- 4–5 Pay to Play – Under 11s
- 5–6 Pay to Play Girls (6–10 Years)
- 6–7 Pay to Play Girls (11–15 Years)
Sunday
- 10–11 Mini Kix (Walking–Preschool)
- 11–12 Small Group Session – Under 9s
- 12–1 Small Group Session – Under 10s
- 4–5 Women’s Football
Booking – https://kixarena.co.uk/
Quex Adventure Farm Park
Dinosaurs have taken over Quex Adventure Farm Park… and you’re invited! Get ready for an action-packed family day bursting with prehistoric adventures, giant splashes and unforgettable memories!
DinoRoar Fun
Bubble Party
DinoRoar Foam Party
Cheeky Dino Chickens Tractor Ride
Dino Trail
Meet Danny Dino
DinoRoar Puppet Show
PLUS YOUR DAY TICKET ALSO INCLUDES:
Giant Splash Pools
NEW Water Blast Zone
Explore the beautiful Sunflower Trail
Wander through the magical Fairytale Trail
View friendly farm animals
Bounce Pillows and adventure play areas
Ramsgate Micro Museum
AUGUST 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, 31
Dedicated to vintage home computers, games consoles and related technology.
Find items from the 1970s onwards.
Open 1pm-4pm, Admission £7, Under 3s Free
Elev8 splash park
Giant inflatables, splash zones, and family fun. Designed for kids, families, and groups looking for an exciting summer day out, Summer Splash offers safe, shallow‑water play with huge slides, a dedicated toddler zone, and plenty of space to cool off.
Large Splash Pool – A spacious 80cm‑deep chlorinated pool featuring multiple inflatable slides for non‑stop fun.
Slip N Slide – A separate high‑energy lane for racing, sliding, and soaking.
Toddler Zone – A gentle, shallow area with soft inflatables designed for younger children.
https://www.elev8fun.co.uk/summer-splash
Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum
The Memorial Museum at Manston is situated on one of the very few surviving airfields which participated in the Battle of Britain.
During the Second world war RAF Manston was only 10 minutes flying time from what was then Occupied France, and bore the brunt of the early Luftwaffe attacks in the long, hot summer of 1940. It was also regarded as a useful “dropping off” (releasing any unused bombs) point for German aircraft returning to their bases in northern France.
Indeed, RAF Manston was at the forefront of many major aerial campaigns during the War, seeing service as a recovery airfield for stricken RAF and USAAF bombers retuning from action Germany as well as a base for fighters involved in Operation Crossbow (the defence against V weapons) in 1944-45.
Today the Museum continues to commemorate the brave men and women who served in defence of our country through displaying the aircraft and objects they used as well as telling their stories. Central to the display are the iconic Spitfire Mk XVI and Hurricane Mk IIc which can be visited for free by the public. Indeed, since the arrival of the Spitfire Simulator, visitors can even experience what it is like to fly high powered WWII fighters from the safety of the ground.
Finally, and most importantly, the Museum also hosts the Allied Aircrew Memorial garden which has regular services and commemorates those brave warriors that fell in defence of their countries.
Open daily 10am to 4pm. Free admission
Dreamland
Dreamland Margate is now open every day for the summer season until August 31.
Rides on offer include a 50-foot plunge on the Wild River log flume, Waltzers, Dodgems, Ghost Train and Rock ‘N’ Roller coaster.
New for 2026, younger visitors can hop in their own canoe and enjoy a ride on Little River, located next to Wild River.
Another new attraction for this year’s summer season is a giant Bavarian Funhouse, with three levels of fun! The Funhouse highlights include wobbly floors, water jets, crazy steps and rolling barrels. It costs one token per rider and is included in the Mega Wristband. Minimum height is 1m if accompanied, and 1.2m to explore the house alone.
The Scenic Railway is not running after the announcement in January that it was being ‘retired.’
Tiny Tots wristbands, covering smaller rides for young children, are now priced at £10.99 and Mega Ride Wristbands, meaning access to the park’s rides for the day, are now priced at £20.99 (T&Cs apply).
The Tiny Tots Wristband is ideal for children taller than 0.8m and below 1.2m. This wristband gives unlimited rides on Little River, Cups & Saucers, Ladybirds, Margate Express, Helter Skelter, Noah’s Ark, Magic Rockets, Austin Cars, Caterpillar Coaster.
Standard Ride Tokens are £3 each or a bundle of 20 can be purchased for £40. Each ride is 1 token. Wristbands, Ride Tokens and Season Passes are all available from the booths at Dreamland.
Park goers can also enjoy the retro Roller Disco, the arcade and amusements including VR games, plus a range of food and drink served up by local traders.
For more information visit dreamland.co.uk
