South East events

RHS Level 2

Mondays & Tuesdays (term-time only) Walmer Castle and Gardens

The red doors to the Victorian Fort Brockhurst are centred in a festive poster advertising a craft fair at the English Heritage property.

Free Festive Fair at Fort Brockhurst

Sat 14 - Sun 15 Nov 2026 10am to 4pm Fort Brockhurst

A view of a decorated room at Osborne with a large Christmas tree and festive decorations. There are two people looking at a large painting of Queen Victoria and her family on the wall.

A Spectacular Christmas at Osborne

18 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027 (Wed-Sun) 10am - 4pm Osborne

Board games and English Heritage branded teddy bears on a shop shelf.

Festive Shopping Days at Walmer Castle and Gardens

Select dates in November and December 11am - 3pm Walmer Castle and Gardens

A man dressed in a medieval costume wears a crown and is on horseback.

Members' Event: Tom Licence - Harold: Warrior King Talk

Thu 19 Nov 2026 6 - 7.30pm 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield

The study at Down House with portraits of Charles Darwin hung on the wall above a filled desk.

Origin Weekend at Down House

Sat 21 - Sun 22 Nov 2026 10am - 3pm Home of Charles Darwin - Down House

A close up view of a decorated Christmas tree with a glass window behind.

Christmas Lunch and Lecture at Walmer Castle and Gardens

Wed 25 Nov 2026 12 noon - 2.30pm Walmer Castle and Gardens

Two handmade watercolour Christmas cards stood on a white wooden fireplace.

Members' Event: Watercolour Christmas Card Workshop at Down House

Sat 28 Nov 2026 10.30am - 12.30pm Home of Charles Darwin - Down House

Two children wearing red Santa outfits smile looking to the left.

Festive Fun at Dover Castle

Sat 5 - Sun 20 Dec (weekends only) 10am - 4pm Dover Castle

Festive Fun at Osborne

Sat 5 - Sun 20 Dec (weekends only) 10am - 4pm Osborne

Festive Fun at Walmer Castle and Gardens

Sat 5 - Sun 20 Dec (weekends only) 10am - 4pm Walmer Castle and Gardens

Father Christmas gives out presents to two children in the Gatehouse at Kenilworth Castle.

Father Christmas at Dover Castle

Sat 5 - Sun 20 Dec 2026 (Weekends only) 10.20am, 11am, 11.40am, 12.20pm, 1.40pm, 2.20pm and 3pm Dover Castle

Community Christmas Wreath Trail at Down House

7 Dec to 7 Jan 2026 10am - 4pm Home of Charles Darwin - Down House

A sepia image of the Barrett Brothers standing by acoustic guitars in gardens in front of a globe like sculpture.

An Evening with the Barrett Brothers at Walmer Castle

Wed 9 Dec 2026 From 6 - 9.15pm Walmer Castle and Gardens

A view of the gardens at Osborne with the woodland in the background.

Members' Event: Wellies on Parade at Osborne

Sat 13 Feb 2027 2 - 4pm Osborne

Members' Event: Woodland Printmakers at Osborne

Sun 14 Feb 2027 11am - 12.30pm Osborne

A green graphic with white writing reading 'The Paper Beehive, a busy buzzy crafting experience for families and kids' with colourful paper flowers and an illustration of a bee.

Members' Event: Animate Arts - Bee Creative at Walmer Castle

Mon 15 Feb 2027 11am - 12pm Walmer Castle and Gardens

Members' Event: Animate Arts - Bee Creative at Deal Castle

Mon 15 Feb 2027 2 - 3pm Deal Castle

Members' Event: Animate Arts - Bee Creative at St Augustine's Abbey

Tue 16 Feb 2027 11am - 12 noon St Augustine's Abbey

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