Bateman's Jacobean house, home of Rudyard Kipling

Bateman’s is a writers retreat. Kipling loved this 17th century house. It was a little piece of paradise, a place where he could enjo...

A Day out with Thomas & Friends at the Kent and East Sussex Railway 22nd ,23rd and 24th July 2017





The following activities are included within the price of your ticket

Unlimited rides behind Thomas to Rolvenden Station & return
Shake hands with The Fat Controller
Meet Rusty & Dusty, Sir Topham's mischievous comedy sidekicks
Face Painting
Thomas DVD screening
Imagination Station
Day Out With Thomas Certificate
Balloon Modelling
Live Story re-enactments
Magic Show
Unlimited playtime on the roundabout, bouncy castle and soft play area
Goody bag for each child
 

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Or call 01580 765155 for details

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Cranbrook Museum Tuesday to Saturday 2pm to 4.30pm Free Entry to Exhibition and Museum

Image result for cranbrook museumLocated in the pretty Wealden town of Cranbrook
The Museum covers three floors of a delightful Grade ll listed15th century timber-framed building, set in a tranquil garden


Hundreds of exhibits encapsulate the history of
Cranbrook and The Weald of Kent


Explore artists and artisans, boot-making and broadcloth,
coinage and costumes, hops and hat-making

mantraps and mangles, rope-making and rare birds Bygone industry and rural life. Local trades and services
Church, chapels and schools
Costume ~ Family life ~ Military memorabilia
Covers all aspects of social and family history


Includes the works of the 'Cranbrook Colony of Artists'
and the 19th century explorer Boyd Alexander's
collection of British birds


Blue Remembered Hills 20th July 2017 at The Barn at Smallhythe Place National Trust

Image result for blue remembered hills smallhytheEVENT DATES ANDTIMES 

 Friday, 21 July 2017 7:30 PM  - 09:45 PM

Saturday, 22 July 2017 7:30 PM  - 09:45 PM

Sunday, 23 July 2017 7:30 PM  - 09:45 PM

Wednesday, 26 July 2017 7:30 PM  - 09:45 PM

Thursday, 27 July 2017 7:30 PM  - 09:45 PM

Friday, 28 July 2017 7:30 PM  - 09:45 PM



Dennis Potter explores the joy and anguish of childhood in this poignant and humorous drama where the children are played by adults. Performed by the Summer Theatre Company.  Set in a rural idyll in 1943, the cruel games of the children provide a stark contrast to their tranquil surroundings. Potter's timeless masterpiece delves into themes of morality and human nature, performed in the Barn Theatre at Smallhythe Place.
Booking essential 01580 762334 Tickets £12. 

The licensed theatre tea-room will be open from 6pm serving a full menu of hot and cold refreshments. Picnics in the garden are also welcome.


Smallhythe Place, National Trust Sit Back, Relax we did