04 Feb 2025
Tags: family days out, Farming attraction, food and drink events, seasonal events, Family Attraction, farming heritage
Kent Life Heritage Farm Park, a 28-acre working farm and visitor attraction situated in Sandling, Maidstone, has announced its 2025 event dates for a magical year of creating family memories.
New for 2025 is Fairy Tale Week in the summer holidays, perfect for little princes and princesses and a visit from children's TV favourite Hey Duggee in September.
Other highlights include a visit from Bluey in June, Dinosaur Fortnight in August, a and a Victory Harvest 1940s weekend in October. Visitors can also look forward to much-loved seasonal events, which have become family favourites in the Kent Life Heritage Farm Park calendar.
Check out the full 2025 event list here:
February Fun and Frolics Saturday 15th February – Sunday 23rd February, 10am – 4pm
A fun packed week full of activities and trails. Plenty of animal encounters and crafts too!
Ticket prices: Adult: £13, Child (aged 2-15): £13, Family (2+2): £48, Under 2s: Free, Kent Life Members: FREE
SPRING EVENTS:
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Sunday 30th March, 12pm until 2pm and 3pm until 5pm
Show Mum how special she is by treating her to an afternoon Tea and a fun filled day for all the family!
Ticket prices: Adult: £26.50, Child (aged 2-15): £21.95, Kent Life Members: Adult: £17.95, Child (aged 2-15): £12.95
Spring into Easter Saturday 05th April – Monday 21st April, 10am – 5pm
Celebrate Easter and the baby boom that comes with spring. Watch our lamb bottle feeding demonstrations as well as other fun activities happening across the site, including shows in our Big Top. Hop on our fun farm ride and get creative in our Paint A Pot studio. Keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny for some yummy treats!
Ticket prices: Adult: £13, Child (aged 2-15): £13, Family (2+2): £48, Under 2s: Free, Kent Life Members: FREE
May Bank Holiday Weekend Saturday 03rd May – Monday 5th May, 10am – 5pm
Get involved with traditional crafts and activities, maypole dancing, Big Top Shows and steam organ. Ticket prices: Adult: £13, Child (aged 2-15): £13, Family (2+2): £48, Under 2s: Free, Kent Life Members: FREE
The Great Outdoors: May Half Term Saturday 25th May – Sunday 1st June, 10am – 5pm
Take part in Forest School, go on a bug hunt, see insects in critter corner, listen to campfire stories, orienteering and so much more!
Ticket prices: Adult: £13, Child (aged 2-15): £13, Family (2+2): £48, Under 2s: Free, Kent Life Members: FREE
SUMMER EVENTS:
Bluey @ Kent Life! Saturday 21st June, 10pm – 3pm
Calling all Bluey fans! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable event happening at Kent Life on the 21st June 2025. Get ready to meet Bluey, the lovable and adventurous Australian Blue Heeler, in person! This is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, meeting Bluey is guaranteed to be a treat. Five appearances throughout the day (4 x 40 minutes; 1 x 30 minutes)
Ticket prices: Adult: £13, Child (aged 2-15): £13, Family (2+2): £48, Under 2s: Free
Summer Holiday Fun Wednesday 23rd July – Sunday 31st August, 10am – 5pm
A different Big Top show every week! Get up close and personal with our animals with feeding and grooming activities, and even see them star in a show!
NEW for 2025! Fairytale Week: Monday 04th – Sunday 10th August (in the Summer Holidays)
Step into a world of magic and wonder at Kent Life's enchanting Fairytale Week! Little princes and princesses are invited to embark on a spellbinding adventure through our Enchanted Wood, where fairy tales come to life. Follow our magical trail and keep your eyes peeled for Snow White and the seven dwarfs hiding among the trees! Help Jack climb his giant beanstalk by planting your very own magic beans, and craft a shimmering wand to cast your favourite spells.
Ticket prices: Adult: £13, Child (aged 2-15): £13, Family (2+2): £48, Under 2s: Free, Kent Life Members: FREE
Dinosaur Days: Monday 11th – Friday 22nd August (in the Summer Holidays)
Come and join us at Kent Life during the summer holidays for a 10-day celebration of all things dinosaur! You can experience: George the Jurassic Dinosaur! Critter Corner: A chance to find out about bugs, snakes, spiders and other critters. Big Top Shows! Pop up Activities PLUS - enjoy other great Kent Life summer holiday activities including fun farm rides, indoor and outdoor play and paint-a-pot*!
Ticket prices: Adult: £13, Child (aged 2-15): £13, Family (2+2): £48, Under 2s: Free, Kent Life Members: FREE
Ice Cream Festival Fun! Saturday 23rd August - Monday 25th August (Bank Holiday Monday)
Visit us on the top field for live music, food stalls and other activities. Get involved with circus skills, Big Top Shows, visit the silent disco and so much more!
Ticket prices: Adult: £13, Child (aged 2-15): £13, Family (2+2): £48, Under 2s: Free, Kent Life Members: FREE
AUTUMN EVENTS:
Hops 'n' Harvest Beer Festival Saturday 6th September & Sunday 7th September, 10am - 6pm
Join us in the beer tent to sample up to 50 varieties of beer and cider or pay a visit to the gin bar. See the last Coal fired Oast House in Britain and have a go at picking our hops by hand. Enjoy the 'festival' atmosphere with a variety of live and local music! Grab a bite to eat and catch a fabulous show in the Big Top.
Saturday Ticket prices: Adult: £13, Child (aged 2-15): £13, Family (2+2): £48, Under 2s: Free Sunday Ticket prices: Adult: £11.50, Child (aged 2-15): £11.50, Family (2+2): £43, Under 2s: Free
NEW for 2025! Hey Duggee @ Kent Life! Saturday 27th September, 10pm – 3pm
Calling all Hey Duggee fans! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable event happening at Kent Life on the 27th September 2025. Get ready to meet Hey Duggee, the BIG friendly dog and the leader of the Squirrels Club, in person! This is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, meeting Hey Duggee is guaranteed to be a treat. Five appearances throughout the day (4 x 40 minutes; 1 x 30 minutes)
Ticket prices: Adult: £13, Child (aged 2-15): £13, Family (2+2): £48, Under 2s: Free
A Victory Harvest 1940s Weekend, Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th October, 10am – 5pm
Step back into yesteryear and re-live the festive season in the 1940's.
Ticket prices: Adult: £13, Child (aged 2-15): £13, Family (2+2): £48, Under 2s: Free, Kent Life Members: FREE
Halloween Spooktacular Saturday 25th – Sunday 02nd November, 10am – 5pm
A spooky week of pumpkin carving, trick or treating, creepy bugs and fancy dress competitions. Come along and trick or treat in our historic houses.
Ticket prices: Adult: £13, Child (aged 2-15): £13, Family (2+2): £48, Under 2s: Free, Kent Life Members: FREE
Fireworks Spectacular Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th November, 3pm – 8pm
Be amazed by our fire performers as we countdown our annual spectacular musical firework display. Join us in this momentous celebration in marking the end of our season and the beginning of our winter festivities. The evening will be entertaining for all ages including children's fairground rides, glow sticks and music. Fireworks set off at 6pm.
Ticket prices: Adult: £13, Child (aged 2-15): £13, Family (2+2): £48, Under 2s: Free
WINTER EVENTS:
Experience Christmas at Kent Life Saturday 29th November – Tuesday 24th December, Open from 10am (closing times vary)
The highlight of the visit will be visiting Father Christmas in his magical grotto where children can select a gift of choice from the well-stocked toy shop. You can also graduate from elf school, snuggle up in front of some Christmas films, visit the sweet shop, build your own teddy bear, stop off for mulled wine and food, decorate gingerbread or make reindeer food. Adult tickets include either a cup of mulled wine or non-alcoholic alternative, along with a tasty mince pie. All our ticket prices include all day access to Kent Life.
Ticket Prices: TBC
Christmas Holidays Friday 27th December – Tuesday 31st December, 10am – 3pm
There's a whole host of festive fun, visit cuddle corner, join in with games on the green, take a fun farm ride or get creative in the paint-a-pot studio. There's also indoor and outdoor play to enjoy or take time to explore our range of historic buildings, all decorated for Christmas. If you need to warm up, Dotty's is perfect for a tasty hot chocolate and a whole host of food options.
Ticket prices: Adult: £10, Child (aged 2-15): £10, Family (2+2): £40, Under 2s: Free, Kent Life Members: FREE
See the events page here for more information: https://kentlife.org.uk/events/
Annual Family Memberships
Find out more about Kent Life Heritage Farm Park Annual Memberships for families, priced at £135, which offer virtually unlimited visits for 12 months as well as a host of other benefits: Membership
Adopt an Animal and Meet the Farm Experience
Stuck for gifting inspiration? For just £35 per year, you can help keep one of Kent Life's many farmyard animals fed, watered, clean and well housed throughout all the seasons. Or if you have a bigger budget, why not consider the Meet the Farm Experience for just £60.
For more details: Adopt our Animals
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Note to editors:
- Kent Life Heritage Farm Park is a 28-acre working farm and visitor attraction situated in Maidstone, Kent on the site of the original Sandling Farm. It was originally part of the wider Allington Castle estate, owned by Thomas Wyatt in the mid-16th Today, it is one of the few remaining places in Britain where hops are grown, harvested, dried, and packed by hand in its magnificent Oast house, using only traditional techniques, at the annual Hops n Harvest Beer Festival in September.
Open throughout the year, Kent Life tells the Kent farming story and provides a fun family day out discovering more than 200 farmyard animals, indoor and outdoor play areas, and Kentish gardens and orchards. Visitors can step back in time to experience Kent's farming heritage in the Vintage Village, which is made up of reconstructions of original rural Kent buildings that have been re-built brick by brick.
- A large selection of imagery is available upon request for the above events.
- Press passes are available for review visits upon request as well as various ticket options for giveaways and competitions.
- Competition prizes are also available on request
