Event Categories: Community Events

Dartford Bear Hunt

This summer, Dartford will be transformed by 30 stunning large Bear sculptures inspired by the beloved classic "We’re Going on a Bear Hunt." Join our free public art trail through the town's street's, parks and open spaces!

Glorious Gardens – ellenor

ellenor are immensely proud to be closing the season this year with our very own Glorious Garden. Thoughtfully designed and lovingly developed, our newly extended garden has been fully landscaped and is accessible to everyone, offering a welcoming and inclusive space for all to enjoy.

Glorious Gardens – Thornton House, Hartley

Susan and David are delighted to open their garden again this year. It is a large and varied garden with different areas providing something for everyone - from an art studio and stone lanterns, to a veg patch and a path leading to the woods.

Glorious Gardens – The Turnstones, Gravesend

Owner Josette is opening her garden once again this August. Come and visit this delightful small and wild garden. Carefully descend the steps leading to a lower garden path, ascend the other side through an archway covered in foliage.

Glorious Gardens – St Francis Road, Harvel

This is a haven of well-kept greenery and is hidden in the heart of Harvel village. With its fossil walled pond and views over the surrounding fields it is a tranquil spot to visit and relax.

Glorious Gardens – South Hill Road

Head to Windmill Hill this Summer, to see this beautiful cottage garden dedicated to nurturing wildlife. There are also 3 ponds, which are popular with local wildlife - with amphibians, dragonflies and birds as visitors.

Glorious Gardens – Meopham Windmill

Meopham Windmill was built circa 1820 and is one of only a small handful of six-sided hexagonal smock mills in the whole of the UK. The garden is well manicured and tendered by the Trust and offers a relaxing area to enjoy the views of the windmill and village green.

Glorious Gardens – Ashen Drive

Ashen Drive Garden is a beautifully cared-for and versatile space, lovingly designed to offer something for everyone.

Glorious Gardens – Butterflies, Longfield

Butterflies garden is a tranquil, mature garden nestled among trees, offering a quiet, sun-drenched retreat. It’s the perfect place to sit back and enjoy nature, from the gentle rustle of leaves to the many birds that visit throughout the day.

Glorious Gardens – Pencroft

This is a wonderful garden tucked away in a leafy road in West Dartford. The garden is full of a huge variety of plants and interesting ornaments and trailing paths to explore.