Things to do in Kent in September including dragon boat racing at Bewl Water, the classic car show in Yalding and the Canterbury duck race 2019
Has the six-week school holiday seen your savings take a hit?
If having the kids off school for so long hasn't been kind on the coffers, fear not. We've rounded up some family events happening in Kent during September that either are free to attend or have small admission charges.
Here are seven events for September that won't set you back too much...
1. TAG Pet Rescue open day, Margate
Sunday, September 1
Lydden Farm in Valley Road will be opening its doors to visitors on Sunday for its big annual open day and you can meet the animals for just £1.
There will be fun stalls in the farm yard, homemade cakes and food, games, music and a chance to visit the animals. The centre says there is also ample free parking for the event that is running between 11am and 4pm. Further information about the organisation and the event itself can be found here.
2. Dragon Boat Race, Bewl Water Lamberhurst
Saturday, September 7
The annual Dragon Boat Festival comes to Bewl Water on September 7. Bring a picnic and enjoy watching the teams compete on the water. There will also be stalls selling cakes and other goodies, entertainment and people in interesting and unusual fancy dress!
You can enjoy Bewl Water all day just for the cost of your parking which is £4 per vehicle.
3. Medway Model Show
Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8
Fort Pitt Grammar School is hosting the Medway Model Show between 10am and 5pm on the Saturday (7) and 10am and 4pm on September 8.
There will be a variety of layouts to see to interest both enthusiasts and visitors looking for something to do with family members, plus modelling demonstrations and a range of hot and cold food available.
There is free on-site parking as well as a free shuttle bus service running and admission is just £2 for children, £5 for adults or £12 for a family. More details here.
4. Westerham Country Fayre
Saturday, September 14
Country crafts, activities, produce, local stalls, entertainment, food, drink, music, a family trail and a horticultural show can all be found on Westerham Green on September 14.
There will be lots to entertain families including Punch and Judy shows, chainsaw carving demonstrations and bee-keepers with a skeleton hive for families to see what is happening inside. Further details available here.
5. Classic Car Show and Family Fun Day, Kenward Trust, Yalding
Sunday, September 15
It's just £2 to enter this classic car show and family fun day - with children under 12 free! The event takes place between 10am and 4pm. As well as the car show and fun day is Kenward Trust's woodland walk, children's play area and friendly animals, including a family of alpacas! There will also be a boot fair for anyone on the lookout for a bargain! Additional information available here.
6. Duck Race 2019, Canterbury
Sunday, September 15
The Rotary Club's annual duck race will set sail down the Stour on Sunday, September 15. Sponsor a duck and cheer it on alongside friends and family at this fun event in the Westgate Gardens.
More ducks than ever before are set to line up this year with money raised going towards both local and international causes.
The event will open at 11am; weather and conditions allowing, the race will start at 1pm. Finish times will depend on conditions on the day. To stay up to date on where and when you can sponsor your duck please click here.
7. Ploughing Match and Gymkana, Paddlesworth Farm, Snodland
Saturday, September 21
Ploughing competitions, trade and craft stalls, a hawking display, laser clay shooting, gymkhana, and produce for sale will be among the attractions at this event organised by Gravesend and Rochester Agricultural Association.
The ploughing Competition will include conventional, vintage, steam and horses and there will also be cookery, crafts and competitions for children and adults. Events start from 9.30am and entry for a car is only £5.
