What's On in Sevenoaks

Days Out Things to Do in Sevenoaks 2026: Deer Park and Gardens Knole's deer park is free, its house £19, and gardens are cheaper until 1 September. Sevenoaks attractions and days out, with 2026 prices checked at source. Updated 17 August 2026 · 17 min read Autumn Pumpkin Picking near Sevenoaks 2026: Kent Patches Compared Pumpkin picking near Sevenoaks in 2026: the real Kent PYO patches, the confirmed October dates, what each one charges and how booking works. 12 min read Halloween Halloween Events in Sevenoaks 2026: Trails and Days Out Halloween events in Sevenoaks and west Kent for 2026: what Hever, Leeds Castle and Lullingstone have confirmed, and what to expect elsewhere. 10 min read Half Term October Half Term in Sevenoaks 2026: Dates and Days Out October half term in Sevenoaks runs 26 to 30 October 2026. The Kent term dates, what is already confirmed, and where to take children locally. 10 min read Bonfire Night Fireworks near Sevenoaks 2026: Bonfire Night Dates Fireworks in Sevenoaks and nearby for Bonfire Night 2026: confirmed dates, times and ticket prices for Tonbridge, Swanley, Edenbridge and Leeds Castle. 9 min read Christmas Father Christmas near Sevenoaks 2026: Where to See Santa Where to see Father Christmas near Sevenoaks in 2026: grottos at Polhill and Coolings, Hever Castle, Groombridge, Bewl Water and the Polar Express. 10 min read Markets Christmas Markets near Sevenoaks 2026: Fairs and Dates Christmas markets and fairs near Sevenoaks in 2026: the Bligh's Walk market, Hever's Christmas Fair on 6 November, Chiddingstone Castle and Tonbridge. 8 min read Theatre Pantomimes near Sevenoaks 2026: Robin Hood at the Stag Pantomimes near Sevenoaks for 2026/27: Robin Hood at the Stag, plus Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Dartford, Bromley and Canterbury dates and prices. 8 min read Food & Drink Afternoon Tea in Sevenoaks: The Best Places in 2026 Where to find afternoon tea in Sevenoaks in 2026: prices, booking notice and opening days for hotels, tea rooms, castles and garden cafes nearby. 9 min read Pubs The Best Pubs in Sevenoaks and Its Villages in 2026 The best pubs in Sevenoaks and the surrounding villages in 2026: opening hours, food, gardens and dog rules, each one checked against the pub's own site. 12 min read Dogs Dog Friendly Sevenoaks: Walks, Pubs and the Rules in 2026 A dog friendly Sevenoaks guide for 2026: where dogs can go off lead, the Knole and reserve rules, and the pubs and cafes that actually welcome them. 9 min read Family Soft Play near Sevenoaks: Every Centre Worth Knowing in 2026 Soft play in Sevenoaks and within about 30 minutes: ages, session lengths, 2026 prices and booking, checked against each centre's own website. 9 min read Walks Family Walks near Sevenoaks: 7 Routes That Work With Kids Family-friendly walks near Sevenoaks: Knole, One Tree Hill, the Darent Valley and more, with parking charges, buggy access and where the toilets are. 10 min read Knole Knole Park Sevenoaks: free on foot, £6 a head to park in Knole Park is free to walk into but the car park costs £6 per person. Opening times, 2026 prices, dog and deer rules, and the £5.30 way to park in town. 14 min read Family Things to Do with Kids in Sevenoaks: A Local Parent's Guide Things to do with kids in Sevenoaks: deer at Knole, a free play park at the wildlife reserve, birds of prey at Eagle Heights, soft play and pools. 9 min read Breakfast Brunch in Sevenoaks: Who Opens Earliest, and What It Costs A full breakfast for £12.50, coffee from 6am, and one much-recommended favourite now in liquidation. Verified Sevenoaks brunch times, prices and booking rules. 11 min read Heritage Hever Castle day out: adult entry is £22.35 until 1 Sep A Hever Castle day out is £22.35 an adult booked online until 1 September, then £25.50. Verified 2026 prices, opening hours, mazes, boating and parking. 11 min read Parking Free Parking in Sevenoaks: Gordon Road, Sundays, Evenings No Sevenoaks car park is free all week, but free parking exists: Gordon Road at weekends, the station streets on Sundays, and every bank holiday. 12 min read Shopping Garden centres near Sevenoaks: hours, cafes, dogs compared Five garden centres within 15 minutes of Sevenoaks compared: Sunday hours, earliest cafe, which one keeps dogs out (Polhill) and who grows its own plants. 11 min read Pubs Pub Gardens near Sevenoaks: 10 Open, 2 Long Gone Pub gardens near Sevenoaks, checked in August 2026: which have a lake view, which will not reserve an outside table, and two that no longer exist. 10 min read Days Out Riverhill Himalayan Gardens: £12.25 adult until 1 Sep Riverhill Himalayan Gardens is £12.25 an adult until 1 September, then £14. Verified 2026 opening times, free parking, dog rules and Pumpkin Festival dates. 13 min read

West Kingsdown West Kingsdown bus and car show: free rides, Sunday 16 Aug Go Bus marks 40 years of Roundabout on Sunday with a free bus and car show at Gamecock Meadow, free vintage bus rides from Swanley, and a bouncy castle. 13 August 2026 · 4 min read Community Hundreds turn out for Bradbourne Lakes festival as time capsule is buried in the park Hundreds of people came to Bradbourne Lakes Park in Sevenoaks on 11 July for the free Re-bourne summer festival, where the Mayor helped launch a community time capsule ahead of the £2.1m restoration of the historic lakes. 19 July 2026 · 3 min read Community Free Family Fun Days return to Sevenoaks villages across the summer holidays Sevenoaks District Council is running free Family Fun Days for under-12s at 20 villages and parks from 27 July to 21 August 2026, with arts, crafts, sport and free bike marking by Kent Police at several sites. No booking needed. 11 July 2026 · 4 min read Community Free Bradbourne Lakes summer festival returns to Sevenoaks on 11 July A free family festival comes to Bradbourne Lakes Park in Sevenoaks on Saturday 11 July 2026, from 12.30pm to 4.30pm, with a bouncy castle, magician, history walks and raft-building, tied to the £2.1m restoration of the historic lakes. 2 July 2026 · 5 min read Food & Drink New restaurant Sevenoaks: Shwen Shwen's Michelin year Shwen Shwen on Bank Street has a Michelin Bib Gourmand and Opening of the Year a year in. What the Sierra Leonean kitchen serves and how to get a table. 6 June 2026 · 4 min read