Events

Holding Events at The Lost Village of Dode

We love to host a number of events throughout the year hear at Dode to give people a chance to visit a place where memories are made, stories are shared, and the past whispers its secrets to those who listen. Events range from Afternoon Teas, History talks, Music Nights, Supper Nights and of course our renowned Christmas Carols....not to be missed each December.

Dates for our Carols each year as per tradition will be announced via our social media channels on the 31st October at 2pm.

We are always open to hear new ideas for events or if you would like to hire our Dode for your own event, retreat, workshop please do get in touch becky@dodevillage.com.

 

Upcoming Events

Sep

7

The Road to Everywhere ~ An Illustrated Talk at St Benedicts Church

“The Road to Everywhere: The Forgotten History of Paddlesworth” An Illustrated Talk by Doug ChapmanSunday 7th September 2025 | 7pm | St. Benedict’s Church, Paddlesworth It’s easy, at first glance, to think of St....

Sep

7

September Gong Bath With Ellie

Ellie is bringing the healing vibrations of the planet gongs to the magical “Lost Village of Dode”. Come for a transformational experience. Sunday 7th September – 10.30am BOOK TICKETS HERE What happens during a...

Sep

14

Candlelight Concert; A Bards Tale by Candlelight with Manus Noble

Sunday 14th September 2025 | 7:30pm Inside the candlelit stone walls of Dode Church Step into a world where time folds inwards, and music becomes the storyteller. Beneath the ancient arches of Dode Church,...

Sep

14

September Public Open Afternoon – 12-3pm

Our wonderful volunteer, Anna, be on site between 12-3pm for anyone wishing to visit on the dates shown.  No booking required just turn up. You are welcome to come and enjoy some time within...

Sep

14

National Heritage Days – Williams Walk

Time & Location 14 Sept 2025, 12:30 – 17:00 Holly Hill Woodland Car Park, Snodland, Gravesend DA13 0UB, UK About the event This is a free RSVP event and aligns with 2 other National...

Sep

21

September Wedding Showcase

✨ Wedding Showcase at The Lost Village of Dode – Sunday 21st September ✨ To all recently engaged sweethearts, dreamers and romantics-at-heart… If you are seeking a place steeped in magic, memory, and meaning...

Oct

19

Ghostly Tales with Doug

Join us for a evening of ghostly tales and history whilst sat in the ancient almost 1000yr old Church with Keeper Doug Chapman. BOOK TICKETS HERE I’m a curious sort of person (in both...

Oct

26

Halloween Movie Night – The Wicker Man

It’s that time of year again, darkness prevails, as you drive up the long and winding, narrow country lanes to a place visited by the Black Death, ghosts and ghouls lurk around every corner,...

Nov

9

Wit & Mirth – Nocturnalia (Violin, Cello & Harpsichord)

Travel back in time with the Nocturnalia ensemble. The Violin, Cello and Harpsichord trio will perform early music from the 1600’s in the unique candlelit setting of The Lost Village of Dode. Nocturnalia Ensemble...

Past Events

Aug

31

An Evening with the Keeper: Stories, Stones & Spirits of Dode

As summer’s warmth begins to soften into the golden glow of late August, we invite you to gather with us once more in the ancient heart of Dode for a very special evening. On...

Aug

17

August Gong Bath Experience

Gong Bath at Dode with Phoenix Gongs Sunday 17th August | 10.30am BOOK TICKETS Beneath the ancient arches of Dode’s timeless Church, where silence and stillness dance together in the hush of history, we...

Aug

3

SOLD OUT – The Wheel of the Year Evening Talk

This thought provoking talk explores each of the eight ‘Sabbats’, their original meanings, and their relevance (or lack of it)… When: Sunday 3rd August, 7pm BOOK TICKETS Imagine – visiting a place that perhaps...

Jul

27

July Public Open Afternoon – 12-3pm

Our wonderful volunteer, Anna, be on site between 12-3pm for anyone wishing to visit on Sunday 27th July. You are welcome to come and enjoy some time within the grounds and see inside the...

Jul

20

SOLD OUT – Flight & Feathers: An Afternoon with Owls & Birds of Prey

Step into the spellbinding world of birds of prey in the ancient and atmospheric setting of the Lost Village of Dode, as we welcome our friends from The Kent Owl Academy for a truly...

Jun

29

🌿 Open Day at Holly Barrow Columbarium

Sunday 29th June | 12pm – 4pm In the quiet heart of the Kentish countryside, where wildflowers bloom and ancient stones keep silent vigil, we invite you to step into a place unlike any...

Jun

22

Summer Solstice Day Retreat – Fully Booked

Get ready to salute the sun and wear a flower crown like the royalty you are. Peony and Pose invite you to celebrate with our dreamy Summer Solstice Day Retreat — happening the day...

Jun

22

Midsummer Celebrations at Dode

Midsummer at The Lost Village of Dode BOOK TICKETS In a busy, even frantic and chaotic world, we at Dode believe that it is important to retain a visible, viable link to simpler times...

Jun

8

Concert by Candlelight – The Devil’s Violinist

International French violin virtuoso François Pineau-Benois will be playing the technically demanding Caprices by Paganini, whose amazing violin skills were believed to be a gift from the devil, in exchange of his soul. BOOK...

Jun

1

Wedding Showcase at The Lost Village of Dode

✨ Wedding Showcase at The Lost Village of Dode – Sunday 1st June ✨ To all recently engaged sweethearts, dreamers and romantics-at-heart… If you are seeking a place steeped in magic, memory, and meaning...