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Golden Time

Babies move moment to moment without structure, whilst parents and carers are tied to the routines and demands of daily life. Through movement, sound, visual art and interactive elements, the exhibition brings these contrasting perspectives to life, honouring the significant yet brief nature of early parenthood. It invites you to reflect on your own relationship […]

My Hands Are My Voice

A posthumous mother-daughter collaboration exploring the power of material making and stitch to support wellbeing: felt-tip and fibre works by the late Diana Francis in conversation with textiles by her daughter Rachelle – and over 150 community group stitchers! This intimate, colourful exhibition brings together five decades of creative exchange between Diana and Rachelle, revealing […]

The Making of Marlowe: Poet, Playwright, Provocateur

Born in 1564—the same year as William Shakespeare—Marlowe came of age during the height of the English Renaissance. The son of a shoemaker, he received an elite education thanks to scholarships that took him from the King’s School, Canterbury to Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. By the late 1580s, he was writing for London’s commercial playhouses, […]

The Language of Landscape

The Language of Landscape brings together four artists whose work spans a century of change in how we see, paint, and inhabit the land. From the classic landscapes of Rowland Hilder, the pre-eminent painter of the English countryside in winter, and Gordon Rushmer, recipient of the Rowland Hilder Award, to the contemporary visions of Susan […]

The Garden: Where Flowers Listen, Clouds Dance, and Children Lead the Way

Playground Festival 26 presents: Makers of Imaginary Worlds, Roma Patel and Rachel Clementine Specially designed for very young children we invite you to explore the world of “The Garden” through the eyes of a child. This beautiful interactive installation offers you and your child the opportunity to enter a magical world of wonder and discovery […]

What Remains? Canterbury’s Ancestors: Ethics, History & Science

Studying our ancestors reveals who they were, how they lived, and their stories. Advances in science continue to uncover more. But should human remains be displayed in museums? Does scientific value outweigh ethical concerns? It’s a complex issue requiring careful thought. You’re invited to explore the evidence, share your views and reflect alongside the community. […]