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What's on in Otford and Kemsing

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Otford and Kemsing.

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Community

Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly

Right then — Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly at Shoreham Village School. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Wed 22 JulShoreham Village School(2.2mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Badminton

Badminton is happening at Parish Hall. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Wed 22 JulParish Hall(4.3mi)

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DanceWorkshops & Classes

Line Dance Class

Paula Manklow

Wed 22 JulParish Hall(4.3mi)

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Community

Summer at Knole

Come and enjoy some time in the park at Knole during the summer holidays. There are sports kits to borrow – you can choose from cricket, boules or croquet. Or have a go at being a summer explorer and pick up an adventure pack. Use it to explore the parkland, find minibeasts and see which birds you can spot around Knole. Equipment is available to borrow from the Visitor Centre between 10am and 4pm.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Knole(2.8mi)

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Community

Powerhouse featuring Chinwe Russell’s 20 Historical Women Who Changed the World

In 2026, Knole is collaborating with artist Chinwe Russell to celebrate stories of incredible women from around the world. Chinwe’s series of portraits, '20 Historical Women who Changed the World', is a bold, colourful and historically inspired body of work which gives an insight into the lives and legacies of some remarkable women. Paired with a carefully curated selection of Knole’s own portraiture, this exhibition will create playful links between the women who inspired her and the women who shaped the powerful is also producing a special commission featuring one of Knole’s most iconic women through her unique lens. Please note: this exhibition explores sensitive historical themes, including references to the body, health and social change.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Knole(2.8mi)

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Live Music

Fi's Fab 5 Recital

A music recital by Fi's Fab 5, a wind quartet

Wed 22 Jul13:30St. Lukes C Of E Church(2.5mi)

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Live Music

Fi’s Fab 5 - Wind Quartet

A live music recital featuring the wind quartet, Fi’s Fab 5.

Wed 22 Jul13:30St. Lukes C Of E Church(2.5mi)

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Live Music

Recital: Fi’s Fab 5 Wind Quartet

A musical recital performed by the Fi's Fab 5 Wind Quartet.

Wed 22 Jul13:30St. Lukes C Of E Church(2.5mi)

via St. Lukes C Of E ChurchCurated

Live Music

Music Recital: Fi's Fab 5

A 30-minute wind quartet music recital.

Wed 22 Jul13:30St. Lukes C Of E Church(2.5mi)

via St. Lukes C Of E ChurchCurated

Arts & CultureLive Music

St Luke’s Recital: Fi’s Fab 5 - Wind Quartet

A lunchtime musical recital lasting approximately 30 minutes with refreshments available.

Wed 22 Jul13:30St. Lukes C Of E Church(2.5mi)

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Live Music

Music recital: Fi’s Fab 5 - Wind Quartet

A 30-minute music recital featuring a wind quartet with refreshments available.

Wed 22 Jul13:30St. Lukes C Of E Church(2.5mi)

via St. Lukes C Of E ChurchCurated

Community

Term 6 Ends

Term 6 Ends — brought to you by Shoreham Village School and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Wed 22 Jul15:00Shoreham Village School(2.2mi)

via Shoreham Village School

Community

Summer Holidays

Shoreham Village School hasn't given us the full script, but Summer Holidays has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Thu 23 JulShoreham Village School(2.2mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Pauls Pilates

Paul Madden Contact: https://www.paulspilates.com

Thu 23 JulParish Hall(4.3mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Zumba Gold

Sheree Cox

Thu 23 JulParish Hall(4.3mi)

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Community

Summer at Knole

Thu 23 Jul11:00Knole(2.8mi)

via Knole

Community

Powerhouse featuring Chinwe Russell’s 20 Historical Women Who Changed the World

Thu 23 Jul11:00Knole(2.8mi)

via Knole

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Venues with events near Otford and Kemsing

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

St. Lukes C Of E Church2.5 miles away Knole2.8 miles away Shoreham Village School2.2 miles away

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Kent, England

Otford and Kemsing has nearby local names including Otford Manor, Bat and Ball Community Centre and Woodlands Church. We keep an eye on the dates around them, because local plans can be historic, sociable or a good way to join in nearby. Near Here brings event details around Otford and Kemsing together so you can browse what's on without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you set off.

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