Editor’s Choice OCTOBER
Hand-picked events and great days out around the county.
Autumn Sundays at Hole Park Gardens, Rolvenden Wednesdays and Thursdays until the end of October The 15-acre gardens have a vibrant exotic border that peaks in September and October, together with mature trees and Japanese Maples, which provide striking autumn colour throughout the gardens and woodland. Visitors can also enjoy additional Sunday openings on October 5, 12, 19 and 26.
Image courtesy of Lewis J. Brockway
www.tenterdentown.co.uk
October 2 - 5 Tenterden Folk Festival Four days of folk music and dance in Tenterden town centre will include barn dances, concerts, Morris dancers,
workshops, folk clubs, sing-a-rounds, music sessions, craft, music and street stalls. There will also be a procession, showcases, dance displays and much more. Full weekend and individual event tickets also available. Many events are free. For details visit
www.tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk
October 4 Tree Walk, Mote Park, Maidstone A trained arboriculturist will give a guided walk around the veteran and special interest trees in the park. Learn about where they have come from, how old they are, and stories they might be able to tell us. Entry is £3 per person. To book, call Maidstone Leisure Centre on 01622 220232 / 220233.
October 7
Open Evening, Canterbury Cathedral The popular annual event is an opportunity for visitors from the local community and beyond to sample life behind the scenes at the cathedral. The event starts with Evensong sung by the
cathedral choir at 5.30pm and activities and displays run from 6.30pm to 8.40pm. The evening will finish with a special concert sung by the cathedral choristers, followed by Compline at 9pm. Cathedral explorers will have the opportunity to try their hand at a number of skilled crafts including applying gold leaf, carving stone, and brass rubbing. Free guided and audio tours will be on offer and there will be visits to the private chapels, the Bell Tower, the organ loft, and the choir practice room. Refreshments will be available in the Chapter House.
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