Celebrate the Queen's 60-year reign at events across the copunty during the holiday weekend.

Astor Theatre, Deal

A 1950s tea party will show film footage from the era as well as memorabilia, vintage clothing and photographs on display. Deal storyteller Roisin Murray will share memories of the Queen’s Coronation.

When: From 2pm to 4pm on Saturday

Cost: Free

Address: Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AB

Contact: 01304 370220 or www.theastor.org

Benenden Hospital, near Cranbrook

A tribute concert of kings and queens of pop marks the Queen’s anniversary year with performances from acts like Queen, Michael Jackson, Elvis and Tina Turner. There will be face painting, balloon sculptors and magic. The evening finishes on a fireworks finale with the national anthem.

When: Gates from 4.30pm, concerts starts at 7pm on Saturday

Cost: Adults £28, children £18, under threes free

Address: Benenden Hospital, near Cranbrook TN17 4AX

Contact: 01580 242545 or www.benendenhospital.org.uk

Capel-le-Ferne village hall, near Dover

A hog roast and beer tent will fuel the celebrations, which include games and competitions. An extended farmers’ market on the green offer treats to take home.

When: From 10am to 4pm on Tuesday, June 5

Cost: Free

Address: Capel-le-Ferne village hall, Lancaster Avenue, Capel-le-Ferne CT18 7LX

Contact: 01303 255114 or www.capel-le-ferne.org

Chatham Dockside Outlet

A Best of British event will turn the shopping centre into a summer getaway. Children can build sand castles, play with inflatable toys and watch a Punch and Judy show. Brillo the Clown will keep shoppers smiling and there will be an ice cream van keeping up the English seaside scenario. Dockside centre manager Anthony Sutton said “This is set to be a fantastic weekend for all the family with lots of fun activities! We are really excited to be celebrating the Jubilee weekend with an iconic British event and hope our shoppers have a fabulous time!”

When: Saturday to Wednesday, June 6. Punch and Judy Saturday only. Brillo the Clown Sunday only

Cost: Free

Address: Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime ME4 3ED

Contact: 01634 899389 or www.docksideshopping.co.uk

Chatham Waterfront

Yachts and sailing vessels of every kind will join together for the Medway River Festival. The river displays and races run all day, along with food stalls, exhibitions and live music. Medway Council’s Howard Doe said: “With so much of Medway’s rich history associated with the river, this wonderful themed day will be the perfect way to begin this very special weekend of celebration, and we hope that it will bring out a real community spirit that will continue throughout the Diamond Jubilee holiday.”

When: From 10.30am to 4.30pm on Saturday

Cost: Free

Address: Chatham Waterfront, by the Waterfront Bus Station and the library.

Contact: www.whatsonmedway.co.uk

Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre

Children can make flags, masks, tiaras and flowers while mum and dad go shopping. The centre will be covered in giant flags for the Diamond Jubilee, while the painting and crafts workshops go ahead.

When: Saturday to Friday, June 8

Cost: Free

Address: Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Gillingham ME7 3PD. Workshops near Thomson and Clinton Cards.

Contact: 01634 387076 or www.hempsteadvalley.com

Hever Castle

Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn will revisit Anne’s coronation for the Tudor Jubilee Celebrations. Tudor music, have-a-go archery and craftsmen from the era will give a historic flavour to the weekend’s celebrations and visitors can see copies of the crown jewels, with a competition for best-dressed prince and princess.

When: Saturday, June 2 to Tuesday, June 5

Cost: Adults £14.50, seniors £12.50, children £8.30, families £37.30

Address: Hever Castle, Hever, near Edenbridge TN8 7NG

Contact: 01732 865224 or www.hevercastle.co.uk

Kent Life, Maidstone

The farmyard attraction at Sandling is planning nine days of Jubilee fun, reliving childhood games and memories of the 1950s. The setting at Kent Life has changed little since 1952, when the Queen came to the throne, so a street party with Union Flags, bunting and balloons will make anyone who remembers the occasion 60 years ago feel at home. A royal look-a-like competition will raise a smile and there will be skipping and three-legged and running races. A 1950s fete will be held on the village green on Monday and Tuesday, with a coconut shy, hook a duck, tombola and splat the rat. Events manager Natalie Kirk said: “The Diamond Jubilee is a once in a lifetime moment and there is no better place to experience the celebrations than at Kent Life. It is the perfect place to step back in time to relive memories of a bygone era and celebrate the present. Our 1950s farmhouse will transport you back in time to when the coronation was about to happen whilst the street parties will bring you to the now.”

When: Saturday to Sunday, June 10

Cost: Adults £8.95, children £6.50, concessions £7.75, under threes free

Address: Lock Lane Sandling, Maidstone ME14 3AU

Contact: 01622 763936 or www.kentlife.org.uk

Leeds Castle

The Diamond Jubilee fireworks and open air cinema evening will take place over two nights, with live music, a vintage newsreel of the Coronation and highlights of the Diamond Jubilee Pageant. On Sunday there will also be a showing of 1950s-set film Grease with a grand fireworks finale accompanied by themed music. Bring a picnic and watch the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant and flotilla at high water, broadcast from London on a big screen.

When: Saturday and Sunday, June 3

Cost: Adults £20, children £15.

Address: Leeds Castle Maidstone Kent ME17 1PL

Contact: 01622 880008 or www.leeds-castle.com

Oaklands, Hythe

A party in the park will hosts the likes of the Southern Golden Retriever Display Team and the New Romney Cadets Marching Band. Take a look at the Jubilee bonnet parade, children’s fancy dress and donkey rides as well as a tennis display by the Hythe Tennis Club. A hog roast will be on the go, as well as a bar.

When: From 2pm until 10.30pm on Monday, June 4

Cost: Free

Address: Oaklands, Stade Street, Hythe CT21 6BG

Contact: 01303 266152 orwww.hythetowncouncil.gov.uk

The Pantiles,Tunbridge Wells

Kentish traders on the Pantiles market will run their stalls throughout the weekend and there will be a street party on Sunday. A plant sale will fill the area with a riot of colour.

When: Saturday to Tuesday, June 5. Street party on Sunday, June 3. Plant sale Monday, June 4 and Tuesday, June 5

Cost: Free

Address: The Pantiles Town Centre, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TD

Contact: 01892 530416 or www.pantilestraders.co.uk

Penshurst Place, Tunbridge Wells

Treasured items from the Queen’s Coronation will go on show at the estate to mark the Jubilee. Among the exhibits are an original, hard-bound leather Form and Order of Service and two embroidered chairs from the Coronation which was held at Westminster Abbey, attended by the former Lord and Lady De L’Isle on June 2, 1953. Also on display will be a collection of formal letters, royal commands and instructions about the mourning requirements for King George VI and the Coronation of the Queen. Children will be kept busy when they make Union Jack place mats and other royal-themed crafts throughout the Jubilee weekend and beyond. Storytellers from Aardvark productions will keep children entertained. You can also wander around the beautiful estate, which has stood on the banks of the River Medway since the 14th century.

When: Exhibition opens on Saturday, and runs for the rest of the season. Crafts from noon to 4pm from Saturday to Sunday, June 10. Aardvark on Monday, June 4

Cost: Adults £9.80, children £6.20, families £26

Address: Penshurst Place and Gardens, Penshurst TN11 8DG

Contact: 01892 870307 or www.penshurstplace.com

Smallhythe Place, Tenterden

Vintage stalls, a beer tent and a miniature railway will pitch up at the 16th century half-timbered house for a 1950s-themed fete. There is a prize for the best fancy dress and Jubilee-costumed party-goers will play games and dance throughout the two days. On Saturday evening, it’s time to put on your dancing shoes for some super1950s swing will be performed by the Chris Corcoran Trio, with a fish and chip van making a delicious feast to soak up the ale consumed in the garden.

When: Fete from 11am on Saturday and Sunday, June 3. The Chris Corcoran Trio on Saturday from 6pm.

Cost: Fete admission 50p. The Chris Corcoran Trio £12, children free.

Address: Smallhythe Place, Smallhythe, Tenterden TN30 7NG

Contact: 0844 2491895 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk