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Fort - Gravesend's History Weekend

16th May - 17th May 2026

The Poppy Appeal presents FORT - Gravesend's History Weekend.

Join the Poppy Appeal and Gravesham Borough Council for a spectacular weekend of nostalgia, heritage, and high-energy entertainment! Set against the historic backdrop of Fort Gardens (DA12 2BH), this free community event brings military history to life with sights, sounds, and experiences for all ages.

There will be a full musical programme on the Bandstand on both days with a Drum Head Service on Sunday morning at 10:00am.

Bandstand programme - hosted by Ross Freeman

Band Stand Performance Times

Saturday 16th May

11am          Shane Milligan 

11:50am     The Godless Reds

12:40pm     Josh Hassell

1:30pm       Swing Noir

2:20pm       Gold

3:10pm       Calli Malpas

4pm            The Cockney Knight

Sunday 17th May

10am          Drumhead Service

11am          Drunk and Hungry

11:50am     Side By Side

12:40pm     Swingtime Sweethearts

1:30pm      Nick Woods

2:20pm      Calli Malpas

3:10pm      Scott Elvis

4pm           The Cockney Knight

 

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May

Drumming Performance by 402 SQN ATC    12:25pm

Free 45-minute Stroll Dance lessons             11:45am and 1:30pm 

FREE entry!

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Free event

Days and times

  • Saturday 16th May
    10am - 5pm
    Sunday 17th May
    10am - 5pm

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Fort - Gravesend's History Weekend Fort Gardens
DA12 2BH

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