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What's on in Broad Oak (Canterbury)

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Festivals & Events

Around £5

Herne Bay Festival Events

Herne Bay Festival events are FREE or *cost is supplemented thanks to funding from Herne Bay Festival. Tuesday 28 July AND Tuesday 11 August 11.15am and 12.30pm Lego Fun for Families at the Museum Bring your imagination. Numbers are limited. Please book in advance Saturday 1 August AND Sunday 2 August, 10am-1pm Herne Smugglers’ Trail, Walk and Talk Join our volunteers and theatre company, Odds and Sodds, for an interactive Smuggling themed walk around Herne. Walk: 1.5 hours+, some uphill, some field paths. Sturdy shoes recommended. Start and finish at the Herne Centre. Suitable for adults and children 10+ with adult only. Numbers are limited. Please book in advance *Adults £5 Children £3 Sunday 2 August, 3pm-4.30pm Accessible Smugglers’ Stories Join our volunteers and theatre company, Odds and Sodds, for an accessible session of Smugglers Stories – performance at the Museum. Suitable for adults and children 10+ with adult only. Numbers are limited. Please book in advance *Adults £5 Children £3 Tuesday 4 August, 10am-12pm Seashore Safari at Reculver Join seaweed expert, Ian Tittley, for a walk along the by the public car part nearest to the King Ethelbert pub. Please book. Tuesday 18 August, 10am-12pm Seashore Safari at Hampton Join seaweed expert, Ian Tittley, for a walk along the by the shelter by the Hampton Inn. Please book.

Tue 28 JulThe Seaside Museum(4.8mi)

via The Seaside MuseumLocal gem

Community

Tea at Three

Join us daily at 3pm in Chapel for tea, coffee and biscuits with the Chaplaincy team! All staff and students are welcome.

Wed 29 JulSacred Space Canterbury(2.1mi)

via Sacred Space Canterbury

Wellness & Wellbeing

Wellbeing Walk: Darland Banks

Medway Health Walks offer a variety of walks for everyone and anyone with the help of our friendly volunteer walk leaders. The post Wellbeing Walk: Darland Banks appeared first on Explore Kent.

Wed 29 JulDon Juan at Dane John(2.4mi)

via Don Juan at Dane John

Community

Tea at Three

Join us daily at 3pm in Chapel for tea, coffee and biscuits with the Chaplaincy team! All staff and students are welcome.

Thu 30 JulSacred Space Canterbury(2.1mi)

via Sacred Space Canterbury

Community

Around £3

Indie Rock Night ∙ PIZZA PARTY

we’ve got free dominos in the club + a big slice of indie bangers, pop rock & guilty pleasures. indie rock night can’t be topped free domino’s pizza in the club indie bangers, pop rock & guilty pleasures £1.75 bombs before 11pm + £2.50 drinks grab a ticket from £3 & SAVE £7 … Continued

Thu 30 JulFace Down Canterbury(2.2mi)

via Face Down CanterburyCurated

Community

Around £3

Indie Rock Night ∙ OFF CAMPUS CLUB

we are dedicating a night to the show that’s got the internet in a chokehold! we’re talking hockey boys, messy hookups and all the moments that made you obsessed with off campus expect off campus visuals on our giant screen and a dj playing hits from the soundtrack, tiktok edits + ur fave indie … Continued

Thu 30 JulFace Down Canterbury(2.2mi)

via Face Down CanterburyCurated

Wellness & Wellbeing

Wellbeing Walk: Chatham Dockyard

Medway Health Walks offer a variety of walks for everyone and anyone with the help of our friendly volunteer walk leaders. The post Wellbeing Walk: Chatham Dockyard appeared first on Explore Kent.

Thu 30 Jul11:00Don Juan at Dane John(2.4mi)

via Don Juan at Dane John

Community

Around £3

Indie Rock Night ∙ PIZZA PARTY

Thu 30th Jul at 10:00 pm

Thu 30 Jul23:00Face Down Canterbury(2.2mi)

via Face Down CanterburyCurated

Community

Around £3

Indie Rock Night ∙ OFF CAMPUS CLUB

Thu 30 Jul23:00Face Down Canterbury(2.2mi)

via Face Down CanterburyCurated

Indie Rock Night ∙ Graduation Special *8 £4 Tickets Left*

Community

Around £3

Indie Rock Night ∙ Graduation Special 8 £4 Tickets Left

wear ur graduation hat or a silly hat for a free shot indie bangers, pop rock + guilty pleasures £1.75 bombs before 11pm + £2.50 drinks grab a ticket from £3 & SAVE £7

Thu 30 Jul23:00Face Down Canterbury(2.2mi)

via Face Down CanterburyCurated

Community

Tea at Three

Join us daily at 3pm in Chapel for tea, coffee and biscuits with the Chaplaincy team! All staff and students are welcome.

Fri 31 JulSacred Space Canterbury(2.1mi)

via Sacred Space Canterbury

Pilgrims Putting in aid of Pilgrims Hospices - The Lodge at Prince's Golf Club, Sandwich Bay

Community

Around £15

Pilgrims Putting in aid of Pilgrims Hospices - The Lodge at Prince's Golf Club, Sandwich Bay

Enjoy an exciting 18-hole putting competition at Prince's Golf Club in Sandwich Bay on Friday 31 July 2026, all in aid of Pilgrims Hospices.

Fri 31 JulBurgate Books(2.1mi)

via Burgate BooksLocal gem

Community

Firkins at Full Moon in July 2026

Time open 4pm, music 7pm, close 10pm

Fri 31 JulGoody Ales(2.5mi)

via Goody AlesLocal gem

Community

2026-07-31 10:00 - NOTE: NO Toddler & Baby Group "Little Fish"

Time: Friday, 31 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: Church HallPostcode: CT6 8LU

Fri 31 Jul11:00Herne Bay Evangelical Free Church(4.4mi)

via Herne Bay Evangelical Free Church

Children & Family

NOTE: NO Toddler & Baby Group "Little Fish"

Time: Friday, 31 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: Church HallPostcode: CT6 8LU

Fri 31 Jul11:00Herne Bay Evangelical Free Church(4.4mi)

via Herne Bay Evangelical Free Church

Community

No meeting arranged

31st December New Year Eve’s Dance with John Matthews

Sat 1 AugAshford Road Community Association(3.5mi)

via Ashford Road Community AssociationCurated

Rochester Airport Family Day & Air Display

Children & Family

Around £17.50

Rochester Airport Family Day & Air Display

A family-friendly aviation event featuring air displays, aircraft exhibits, entertainment, fairground rides, food stalls and community activities The post Rochester Airport Family Day & Air Display appeared first on Explore Kent.

Sat 1 Aug18:50Don Juan at Dane John(2.4mi)

via Don Juan at Dane John

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Venues with events near Broad Oak (Canterbury)

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Face Down Canterbury2.2 miles away Sacred Space Canterbury2.1 miles away Don Juan at Dane John2.4 miles away

More about Broad Oak (Canterbury)

Kent, England

Broad Oak has nearby local names including The City Church in Canterbury, Canterbury Divers and Saint Augustine's Abbey. We bring the useful dates around them together, because local plans can be active, reflective or a good way to explore the area. Near Here gathers event details around Broad Oak in Canterbury so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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