Sam Lawrie

Rochester

Features Writer at Kent Online

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Where to see outdoor theatre in Kent this summer

4 days ago | kentonline.co.uk | Sam Lawrie

Sit back and watch performances of Shakespeare’s greatest works and Jane Austen’s timeless stories against the backdrop of Kent’s beautiful countryside, historic houses and summer gardens.
Win a day out for four people at Hangloose Adventure Bluewater in Greenhithe

5 days ago | kentonline.co.uk | Sam Lawrie

Enjoy a white-knuckle day out with this epic prize. We’re giving away an adrenaline-pumping day at Hangloose Adventure Bluewater, complete with four exciting activities for a group of four people. If you’ve got a family of thrill-seekers or are looking for something new to try out with your mates, this exhilarating experience in Greenhithe, near Dartford, is the place to be.
The Kent farms taking part in Open Farm Sunday 2025

5 days ago | kentonline.co.uk | Sam Lawrie

Show your kids how food is grown, harvested, packaged and brought to their plates with a fun, educational visit to a local farm. Open Farm Sunday, which falls on Sunday, June 8, is an annual event that connects farmers and those who work in the county’s agricultural landscape with the public. It gives visitors a chance to learn more about how to look after farms for future generations and what it really means to live and work with livestock.
Come together for Kent’s Pride 2025 events

6 days ago | kentonline.co.uk | Sam Lawrie

Grab the glitter, dig out your rainbow flag and make your voice heard – Pride Month is here. In June, and throughout the summer, Kent towns will throw colourful parties and parades to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community and spread love, joy and unity in the county. If you want to join in the fun, here’s our guide to a fabulous Pride season…ASHFORDAshford’s Pride celebrations are back with a bang.
Kinky Boots, starring Strictly’s Johannes Radebe, is coming to the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury

1 week ago | kentonline.co.uk | Sam Lawrie

Strictly’s Johannes Radebe is swapping the dancefloor for the theatre as he makes his musical debut in Kinky Boots. The dancer stars in the dazzling new show as it tours the country, including five nights in Canterbury. The feel-good show, set in Northampton and based on a true story, follows Charlie Price, a frustrated fourth-generation businessman who inherits the family shoe factory when his father passes away.
Watch your favourite films on the big screen with Kent’s outdoor cinema season

1 week ago | mykentfamily.co.uk | Sam Lawrie

Those warm, light summer nights are slowly creeping up on us, and it won’t be long before we’re sitting outside soaking up the sun until the late hours. It’s the perfect time of year for outdoor cinema, which is returning to several spots in the county this summer. There’s family favourites, comedy classics, fast-paced thrillers and sing-along musicals, all coming to open-air big screens over the next couple of months.
Celebrate the end of exams with Kent’s top days out for teenagers

1 week ago | mykentfamily.co.uk | Sam Lawrie

It’s a stressful time of year for teens. There’s looming exams, endless revision and lots of decisions to make about the future. But it’s also a time to celebrate. Give your kids a pat on the back for getting through their GCSEs, A-levels and mocks with a day out that even the moodiest of teenagers are sure to love. ESCAPE ROOMSThey’ve been around for a while now, and for good reason.
Kent’s June calendar: all your need-to-know dates for the month

1 week ago | mykentfamily.co.uk | Sam Lawrie

With June just around the corner, it’s time to start filling your calendar with plenty of sun-soaked days out and summer nights with loved ones.
Folkestone Harbour Arm to celebrate 10th anniversary with free film screenings, live music and fireworks

1 week ago | mykentfamily.co.uk | Sam Lawrie

A tourist attraction is marking its 10th anniversary with live music, open-air film screenings and a spectacular fireworks display. The team at Folkestone Harbour are rounding off their birthday celebrations with a weekend of free events, open to the public, on the Harbour Arm. The seaside hotspot opened in 2015 after a £3.5 million refurbishment, which saw the area transformed into a promenade of street food stalls, bars, restaurants and cafes.
Folkestone Harbour Arm to celebrate 10th anniversary with free film screenings, live music and fireworks

1 week ago | kentonline.co.uk | Sam Lawrie

A tourist attraction is marking its 10th anniversary with live music, open-air film screenings and a spectacular fireworks display. The team at Folkestone Harbour are rounding off their birthday celebrations with a weekend of free events, open to the public, on the Harbour Arm. The seaside hotspot opened in 2015 after a £3.5 million refurbishment, which saw the area transformed into a promenade of street food stalls, bars, restaurants and cafes.