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SEP 2026
SKETCHBOOK WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP Goodnestone Park, Goodnestone
Join artist Rachel Mercer for a day of colourful exploration and nourishing your creative spirit. Using watercolours will allow you to embrace a fluid approach to painting, with Rachel encouraging you step-by-step to work with watercolour paints. The class will provide all materials, garden admission and a delicious lunch at The Old Dairy Cafe.
1 OCT 2026
MACBETH Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
Experience the classic tale by Shakespeare, with sword fights and ghostly apparitions. Set in the dark ages of the 11th century in Scotland, a warworn Macbeth is told by three sisters that he is fated to become king of Scotland. Through a series of tragic events, Macbeth is led down a path of chaos and destruction, with friends, souls and his wife, Lady Macbeth, attempting to cling to the tainted crown.
10am- 4pm £ 150pp goodnestonepark. co. uk
7pm start From £ 17.25pp assemblyhalltheatre. co. uk
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2 OCT 2026
BROADSTAIRS FOOD FESTIVAL Broadstairs 2- 4 Oct
Set against the sparkling sands of Broadstairs beach, the vibrant festival brings together the passionate foodies, artisan producers and top chefs. The three-day event will showcase the very best of Kentish produce and beyond, from Canterbury Cheesemakers and Rochester Ginger to Kent Cider and Oyster Buoys. Alongside the array of food and drink, there will be live entertainment and family-friendly activities across the weekend.
10am- 6pm Free entry broadstairsfoodfestival. org. uk
3 OCT 2026
GUNS 2 ROSES Dreamland, Margate
Heading to Dreamland for one night only, Guns 2 Roses are the longest-running, closest-looking and most internationally recognised Guns N’ Roses tribute act in the world. The band have embarked on six US tours and a number of countries across the world. Performing alongside Guns 2 Roses, AC / DC Reborn are a powerhouse tribute band contributing to this night of raw energy, spirit and unrivalled sound.
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3 OCT 2026
THE KENT CARD SHOW Detling Showground, Maidstone 3- 4 Oct
An annual favourite, with over 350 tables of the UK’ s best Pokémon and TCG vendors, this event is the fastest-growing card event in the UK. There will be a dedicated sports cards zone and a free kids’ zone with a range of activities from a bouncy castle and face painting to balloon making and Learn to Play( TCG). There will be multiple food and snack vendors across the two-day event.
7pm- 11pm £ 32.30pp dreamland. co. uk
9am- 4pm From £ 12.35pp thekentcardshow. uk
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