Hand-picked events from the editor
EDITOR’S CHOICE
October
October 13, November 10, December 8
Lenham Country
Market Lenham Square, Lenham
FREE
The event is held on the second Sunday of the month. It will be open to the public between 9am and 1pm. There will be an excellent selection of local produce, food and drink together with unusual guest stalls and an interesting selection of crafts.
October 15 - December 22
A Lasting Peace for Medway
Royal Engineers’ Museum, Gillingham
This exhibition marks the culmination of a year-long programme of art workshops funded by the Big Lottery Fund. Hosted by local artist Tina Lawlor Mottram, each workshop has been inspired by creating a sense of peace and happiness with the community and personal life, through exploring art and the use of creative spaces. Included in standard admission prices.
October 17
Ladies Fashion Show Village Hotel Club, Maidstone Come along and enjoy an evening of fashion and fun hosted by Travelling Trends and support the Heart of Kent Hospice. Tickets are priced at £15 each and include a glass of bubbly. The event will run from 7pm to 10.30pm. To book visit
www.hokh.org
October 19 & 20 Antiques &
Collectables Fair Coolings Garden Centre, Knockholt
FREE
Over 50 stalls to browse. The fair will run from 10am to 4pm.
October 19 – 27
Spooky Castle with Creepy Critters Dover Castle, Dover Feeling brave enough to take on Kent’s most haunted castle this half term? Descend into the darkness of the tunnel of terror, and say boo to a ghost or two on spooky tours of the castle keep. Have a go at creepy crafts, and make your very own menacing mask or witches’ cat to take home. Make sure you wear your best Hallowe’en getup, and see if you can win a prize for best costume. The event runs from 10am to 4pm. Adult tickets are £20.90 and child tickets are £12.50. Ticket price includes entry to the event and site. Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day.
Mid Kent Living 11
October 18, November 15, December 20
Dartford Farmers’
Market Dartford High Street, Dartford
The market is held on the third Friday of the month and offers a variety of local produce including meat, bread, seasonal fruit and vegetables, jams and preserves and eggs. The event runs from 10am to 2pm.
Hand-picked events and great days out around the county...
October 19 & 20 National Apple
Festival Brogdale Farm, Faversham
Discover something new and tasty with ‘try before you buy’ rare and heritage apple varieties, fill a bag with your favourites to take home. Guided tours of the orchards, horticultural talks, apple pressing demonstrations and a programme of cooking demonstrations all weekend. Enjoy local food, browse the craft and produce on offer and meet the experts to have your apples identified plus lots of family fun. The event runs from 10am to 4pm. Adult tickets are £9 and child tickets are £5.
October 19 – 27
Te Forgetful Witch Penshurst Place, Tonbridge
Throughout half-term week, little visitors will be invited to help forgetful Willow the Witch find the many magical objects she has lost around Penshurst Place gardens, including her cat, broomstick, hat and cauldron. The event runs daily from 10.30am to 11.00am. The event is included with admission.
Wheelchair access Family event Music event Dog friendly Theatre
October 19 – 27 Owl Trail
Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks
The woods around the house are home to tawny owls, little owls and barn owls. Visitors can often hear them at the end of the day. Throughout half term week children can find out more about owls and try to complete a fun trail in the gardens. On October 24, there will also be the chance to get up close with real owls from the Kent Owl Academy. Tickets cost £2.50 per trail. The event runs from 10am to 5pm. Collect your trail from Visitor Reception. Admission applies.
October 19 – 27
Get Spooked Dreamland, Margate
Celebrate nine days of frightfully good fun by the sea for families to enjoy. There will also be ghoulish party games, devilish disco dancing and a variety of spooky crafts and activities to take part in too. Dressing up is encouraged. The park is free to enter and will be open every day throughout half term, from 11am to 5pm. Wristbands start from £4. To book in advance, visit
www.dreamland.co.uk
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