Events for July 2025

Summer Holiday Falconry Shows

19th Jul - 30th Aug

Performed on Saturday 19th July, Saturday 2nd August, Saturday 16th August and Saturday 30th August

Shows times: 11am, 2pm & 4pm
Included in all admission types to Penshurst Place

Enjoy the aerial acrobatics of some amazing birds of prey as the Kent Falconry Centre join us every other Saturday in the school summer holidays!

Summer Holidays Storytelling Performances

20th Jul - 31st Aug

Performed every Sunday during the School Summer Holidays
Included in all admission types to Penshurst Place

Show times: 11am, 12noon, 2pm & 3pm

Enjoy a retelling of Alice in Wonderland in these 20 minute shows performed in the Gardens this summer. Follow the characters through the Garden rooms and enjoy an immersive tale for all the family. 

Summer Holiday Crafts

22nd Jul - 29th Aug from 11.00am - 3.30pm

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 22nd July - 29th August | 11:00am  - 3:30pm

Included in all admission types to Penshurst Place

Every Tuesday and Thursday during the school summer holidays we'll be opening up The Old Coach House for children to have a go at some crafts to make and take home. 

Wilderness Wednesdays with Camp Wilderness

23rd Jul - 27th Aug from 10.00am - 3.00pm

Every Wednesdays from 23rd July – 27th August: Hourly from 10am, last session 3pm

Camp Wilderness are back this summer pitched up along the Woodland Walk ready for a summer full of adventure! Why not have a go at axe-throwing, archery, and s'mores making and face your wild side! 

Sessions will be running every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays! 

Camp Wilderness activities are included within all admission types to Penshurst Place, ideally suited for children aged 8 and over, but this is at the discretion of parents/ guardians

 

 

Summer Holiday Laser Clay Shooting

26th Jul - 23rd Aug

Performed on Saturday 26th July, Saturday 9th August, and Saturday 23rd August 
Included in all admission types to Penshurst Place

11.00am - 4.30pm | Walk ups throughout the day

Have a go at this wonderful mix of clay shooting with a tech twist as we welcome Joe's Bows and their laser clay shooting experience!

Grand opening of the Toy Museum: Teddy Bears Picnic

31st Jul from 10.00am - 5.00pm

We are super excited to announce that we will be reopening the doors to the Toy Museum on Thursday 31st July. Thanks to a £100,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the museum has undergone an extensive redesign and conservation of its most cherished exhibits.

*Save the Date*

Thursday 31st July | 10am - 5pm 

We are hosting a Teddy Bears Picnic family day to celebrate the opening of the Toy Museum. Take the opportunity to explore our newly renovated museum, bring your own picnics to enjoy on the South Lawn and take part in all the family-fun activities running throughout the day! 

All activities are included within general admissions

What's on: 

  • Free admission for children under 16 who bring a teddy when accompanied by a full-paying adult. 
  • Official ribbon cutting for the Toy Museum | 11am
  • Face painting and toy themed crafts | 11am - 3:30pm
  • DJ sets | 12noon - 2pm
  • Storytelling in the Gardens | 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm & 3:30 pm
  • Giant garden games | 10am - 5pm 
  • Toy Takeover spot and see trail | 10am - 5pm 
  • Teddy photo opportunities in the Gardens | 10am - 5pm 
  • Cream teas and Teddy bear themed lunches can be purchased all day | South Lawn, Porcupine Pantry Café.
  • Gift Shop Voucher - 30% off Toy offer (T&Cs apply)  | 31st July - 3rd August 

We are so excited to open the doors to our Toy Museum again and cannot wait to welcome you all to discover what we've been working on!