What’s on in Kent 2027
Discover breaks in Kent
Kent’s rolling landscapes give it the nickname ‘The Garden of England’, yet there's far more to this county than taking leisurely strolls through pretty villages (though we’d recommend that, too).
When you’re staying at our Kent Coast Holiday Park, check out the events going on nearby in 2027.
Key takeaways
- The Snowdrop & Plant Fair provides a perfect opportunity to take in beautiful flowers and plenty of vibrant colours.
- Faversham Hop Festival brings free live music, Morris dancing, and family entertainment to celebrate Kent's hop-picking heritage.
- The Royal Engineers Museum hosts a hands-on Wartime Christmas event in December, giving families a unique festive glimpse into history.
February
Snowdrop & Plant Fair
When: 14 February 2027
Where: Great Comp Garden, Comp Lane, Platt, Sevenoaks, TN15 8QS
Nearest park: Kent Coast (24 miles, 35-minute drive)
Welcome the first signs of spring at Great Comp Garden's Snowdrop & Plant Fair. Wander through the gardens as winter gives way to early blooms, discover beautiful plants and get some inspiration for your own garden. With plenty of seasonal colour to enjoy, it's a lovely way to spend a February day exploring one of Kent's gardens.
April
Easter at Leeds Castle (Family Trails & Activities)
When: 26 March - 11 April 2027
Where: Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL
Nearest park: Kent Coast (26.5 miles from park, 38-minute drive)
Egg-hunts, trails and spring colours around the moat make Easter at Leeds Castle a winner. Expect relaxed family fun you can dip in and out of, plus play areas and birds of prey demos to round off the day. Dates are tied to the Easter weekend, so check the event listing closer to the time and pre-book if needed. From Kent Coast, you can be parked up and exploring in well under an hour.
May
Rochester Sweeps Festival
When: Early May Bank Holiday weekend (exact festival dates TBC)
Where: High Street, Rochester ME1 (central)
Nearest park: Kent Coast (10.5 miles from park, 30-minute drive)
Morris dancing, parades, live music and loads of street entertainment bring Rochester to life every May. It’s noisy, colourful, and brilliant for kids who love dressing up or dancing along. The festival traditionally lands over the Early May Bank Holiday, so pencil it in and watch Medway’s listings for confirmed dates. Grab snacks from stalls and wander the castle gardens between performances.
June
Headcorn International Airshow
When: 26–27 June 2027
Where: Headcorn Aerodrome, Ashford TN27 9HX
Nearest park: Kent Coast (35 miles from park, one-hour drive)
Spitfires, Hurricanes and stunning formation displays roar over the Weald at this family-friendly weekend. On the ground, there are flightline walks, vintage vehicles, re-enactors and plenty of food options. Bring ear defenders for little ones and arrive early for easier parking and prime viewing spots. Headcorn is comfortably within an hour’s drive from Kent Coast, and the atmosphere is brilliant even if you’re not an aviation buff.
July
Kent County Show (Detling Showground)
When: 9-11 July 2027
Where: Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone ME14 3JF
Nearest park: Kent Coast (30 miles from park, 40-minute drive)
Animals, big machines, crafts, local food and a full schedule of arena displays – the county show is a summer classic. It’s easy to dip in for a few hours with kids (petting areas and tractors are always a hit), or spend the whole day exploring the halls and rings. Pre-book to save time at the gates and check the daily timetables for your must-see acts.
Rock the Mote
When: 23 - 25 July 2027
Where: Mote Park, Mote Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7RN
Nearest park: Kent Coast (30 miles from park, 40-minute drive)
Ready to rock your summer? Head to Mote Park for Rock the Mote, Maidstone’s much-loved tribute band festival! Experience the energy of the UK’s top tribute acts on a massive open-air stage—think Queen, ABBA, Oasis and more. There are fabulous food stalls, a lively, friendly atmosphere and funfair rides, making this the ultimate family-friendly festival. Bring a picnic rug, grab your dancing shoes and get ready for a brilliant day singing along to all your favourites under the Kent sunshine.
August
Broadstairs Folk Week
When: 6-13 August 2027
Where: 3 The Broadway, Broadstairs CT10 2AD
Nearest park: Kent Coast (48 miles from park, one-hour drive)
Broadstairs comes alive every August for Folk Week! This warm and welcoming festival blends toe-tapping music, open-air dances, and creative workshops across the seaside town. Family events run daily - think storytelling, crafts, and concerts - so everyone, from grandparents to little ones, can dive into traditional and modern folk fun.
September
Faversham Hop Festival
When: 3-5 September 2027
Where: Faversham town centre (use ME13 8PW for central parking)
Nearest park: Kent Coast (35 miles from park, 50-minute drive)
Live music on multiple stages, Morris dancing, parades and plenty of Kentish food and drink – this free street festival celebrates the county’s hop-picking heritage. It’s super family-friendly, with entertainment dotted around the medieval town. Trains run into Faversham, but if you’re driving from Kent Coast, follow event signage to designated car parks and stroll in from there.
December
Mini Museum Explorers: Wartime Christmas at the Royal Engineers Museum
When: December 2027 (exact dates TBC)
Where: Prince Arthur Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME4 4UG
Nearest park: Kent Coast (10 miles from park, 20-minute drive)
Step back in time this Christmas with the Mini Museum Explorers: Wartime Christmas at the Royal Engineers Museum. This special festive event invites families to discover what the holidays were like during wartime. Children can get stuck into hands-on crafts, hear engaging stories, and explore the museum with a historical festive twist.
It’s a unique, interactive experience that brings history to life in a fun, accessible way, offering a heart-warming look at resilience and ingenuity during challenging times. Keep an eye on the museum’s official website for exact December 2027 dates and booking details - it’s an annual favourite!
Ownership offers in Kent
Important information
Terms and conditions
Pre-owned holiday homes from £284 per month – UPDATED 3 Sept 2026
Representative finance example. Holiday home cash price £19,495, less deposit of £1,949.50, gives a loan amount of £17,454.50. 84 monthly payments of £284.09. Total charge for credit £6,318.17. Total amount payable £25,813.17 which includes the deposit amount. The interest rate is 5.33% fixed / 9.6% APR (representative)
As at 3 Sept 2026, price is available at the following parks: Berwick, Burnham-on-Sea, Cala Gran, Caister-on-Sea, Devon Cliffs, Hopton, Kent Coast, Perran Sands, Seton Sands, Skegness. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Price excludes 2026 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
New holiday homes from £313 per month – UPDATED 3 Sept 2026
Holiday home price is based on a new 3-bedroom ABI New Horizon holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Representative finance example. Holiday home cash price £34,995, less deposit of £10,498.50, gives a loan amount of £24,496.50. 120 monthly payments of £312.99. Total charge for credit £13,062.69. Total amount payable £48,057.69 which includes the deposit amount. The interest rate is 5.33% fixed / 9.6% APR (representative)
As at 3 Sept 2026, price is available at the following parks: Berwick, Burnham-On-Sea, Cala Gran, Devon Cliffs, Hopton, Kent Coast, Perran Sands, Seton Sands, Skegness. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Price excludes 2026 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
New 2 or 3-bed silver holiday homes with front verandah from £460 per month – UPDATED 3 Sept 2026
Monthly price is based on the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 2 or 3 bed and inclusive of Front Verandah at an average price of £6,500, with a combined priced of £51,495 available at; Blue Dolphin, Kent Coast, Seton Sands, Berwick, Devon Cliffs, Doniford Bay, Hopton, Perran Sands, Golden Sands, Lakeland, Marton Mere, Primrose Valley, Thornwick Bay, Hafan y Mor. Representative Finance example. Package cash price £51,495, less 30% deposit of £15,448.50, gives a loan amount of £36,046.50. 120 monthly payments of £460.49. Total charge for credit £19,212.78. Total amount payable £70,707.78 which includes the deposit amount. The interest rate is 5.33% fixed / 9.6% APR (representative). Price is available independent of site fee offers available. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England and Wales (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
New Customer offer Terms & Conditions
New Customer Summer 2026 offer is applicable to new customers purchases made at selected Haven parks where customers obtain a quotation between 20 August 2026 and 15 November 2026 and complete the purchase of their holiday home by 31 December 2026. New customers can choose one of the following offers to apply to their sale, with the option to be made at the point of quotation and to form part of the quotation:
Free Site Fees for the remainder of the 2026 season (not available for customers purchasing on Let2offset). A credit equivalent to the value of your site fees due during the 2026 season will be applied to your account balance on completion of your purchase. It cannot be applied to your purchase or refunded in cash. 2027 season (and future) Site Fees will be due for the annual period from 1 March and payable each year thereafter.
10% deposit contribution, up to £3,000. Haven will contribute 10% of the holiday home value (excluding running costs andadditional items (such as decking or storage boxes) up to £3,000.
This offer may be combined with the Owner Referral Offer, but cannot be combined with any other promotional offers.
New customers are customers who do not currently own a holiday home on a holiday park operated by Haven.
This offer is personal to the customer. If a customer sells their holiday home privately mid-2026 season, the new owner of the holiday home may be required to pay a part, or all, of the 2026 Site Fees (as applicable) which will be pro-rata adjusted for the period from completion of their purchase with no discount applied.
As well as the cost of the holiday home itself, customers will also have to pay all other costs associated with the holiday home, including but not limited to any costs normally charged in connection with running costs including insurance, electricity, gas, local authority rates and the maintenance of the holiday home such as winterisation and compulsory safety checks.
For the avoidance of doubt, new customers who move their holiday home to Haven from another park without completing a purchase are not eligible.
This offer is only available at the following parks: Kent Coast, Blue Dolphin, Burnham-on-Sea, Caister-on-Sea, Church Farm, Cala Gran, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Cardigan View, Devon Cliffs, Doniford Bay, Far Grange, Greenacres, Golden Sands, Haggerston Castle, Hafan y Mor, Hopton, Lakeland, Littlesea, Marton Mere, Orchards, Presthaven, Perran Sands, Primrose Valley, Quay West, Reighton Sands, Rockley Park, Seton Sands, Skegness, Cleethorpes Beach, Thornwick Bay, Wild Duck, Weymouth Bay.
Any images shown are for representational purposes. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England and Wales (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Terms and conditions
Let2offset - make no site fee payments until 2033
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed preferential letting income (re-calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number and type of letting breaks (i.e. off peak, peak) as set out in the application documents for each year. Instead of site fees being due annually, it also allows eligible owners to pay site fees and receive letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee is charged by Haven after deduction of the letting income.
‘Make no site fee payments until 2033 when using Let2offset’ is available at 33 Haven parks excluding Burnham, Cardigan View, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Lydstep Beach, Riviere Sands and Seaview. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location but Haven guarantees that there will be no site fee payments due if the eligibility criteria is fulfilled. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance which remain payable. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and inflation.
“Make no site fee payments until 2033 when using Let2offset” is subject to the following eligibility criteria: (i) applicable to new and existing customers who purchase a new Victory Ashberry 3 bed or equivalent silver grade holiday home (https://www.haven.com/caravans-for-sale/ranges) (ii) the purchase must have been made through Haven; and (iii) customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract at the time of caravan purchase. It is not applicable to caravans purchased by private sale and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion and any other promotions or offers issued by Haven from time to time. An example of how “Make no site fee payments until 2033 when using Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 Bed holiday home at Seton Sands with a monthly site fee of £701.67 (includes purchasing discount of £17.08) and monthly letting income of £707.92. The monthly difference equates to £6.25, which will be credited to the owner's account. The monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2026 figures. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset at Burnham-on-Sea
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be due after deduction of the letting income. ‘Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset’ is available at Burnham-on-Sea. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance. Offer is subject to availability.
“Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset” is applicable to new customer purchases of new Victory Ashberry 3 bed or equivalent silver grade holiday home (https://www.haven.com/caravans-for-sale/ranges) through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to caravans purchased by private sale and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. An example of how “Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 bed holiday home at Burnham-on-Sea with a monthly site fee of £783.75 (includes purchasing discount of £19.58) and monthly letting income of £634.00. The monthly difference equates to £130.17 which will be billed to the owner's account monthly. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and inflation. The monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2025 figures. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence.
Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset at Lydstep Beach
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be due after deduction of the letting income. “Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” is available at Lydstep Beach. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance. Offer is subject to availability. "Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” is applicable to new customer purchases of new Victory Ashberry 3 bed or equivalent silver grade holiday home (https://www.haven.com/caravans-for-sale/ranges) through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to caravans purchased by private sale and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. An example of how “Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 bed holiday home at Lydstep Beach with a monthly site fee of £939.58 (includes purchasing discount of £28.83) and monthly letting income of £751.17. The monthly difference equates to £159.58 which will be billed to the owner's account monthly. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2025 figures. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Move your caravan to Haven for free - full terms and conditions
This offer is available for holiday home owners not located at a Haven park and that want to relocate their holiday home from their current holiday park a Haven holiday park, subject to pitch availability and the satisfactory completion of our standard onboarding checks. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or promotion, apart from the free 2026 site fee promotion if applicable to the Haven park. Haven reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice.
In order to be eligible to participate in the offer, your holiday home must be situated within a 50-mile radius of the Haven park that you wish to relocate to. The holiday home must be no more than 15 years old from the date of manufacture and if it has been purchased under a finance agreement, the holiday homeowner must provide confirmation from their lender that the holiday home can be moved to the Haven park.
Haven will transport your holiday home from the entrance of its current holiday park location to the required Haven park and will reimburse your transportation costs up-to a maximum value of £750; any excess must be paid by the holiday homeowner. Haven does not accept any responsibility for any damage that happens to the interior of your holiday home whilst it is being transported to one of our holiday parks. We recommend your holiday home is fully packed down and ready for transportation. Transportation does not include decking. Any decking bought onto a Haven park must be approved by the General Manager of that park to ensure it meets Haven standards. Siting and connection costs for your holiday home on a Haven park will be paid for by Haven. Offer excludes payment of holiday home disconnection at your current park and transportation costs from its current pitch to the entrance of its current park.
Subject to availability and status. Deposit required. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion. Access to your holiday home is subject to park opening times. Images are shown for representational purposes. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence.
Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.


