EVENTS
KENT EVENTS ( OCTOBER 2022 )
AUTUMN COLOUR AT HEVER CASTLE
1 - 22 OCTOBER AUTUMN COLOUR AT HEVER CASTLE Hever Castle & Gardens , Edenbridge www . www . hevercastle . co . uk Time : 10.30am - 5pm | Price : Included in Castle Entry
Head gardener , Neil Miller and his team will be hosting weekly workshops ( 5 , 12 and 19 October ) with subjects including how to create a container of bulbs ready for spring as well as tips on jobs to do in the garden . On 19 October , gardener Darren Clarke will host a Tremendous Trees Workshop and trail where visitors can find out more about Japanese maples and the colourful trees in the grounds . The beautiful gardens at Hever Castle are ablaze with colour in autumn and the team have created an immersive self-guided Autumn Trail . Younger visitors can also pick up a home craft collection bag to gather fallen leaves and make their very own autumn sun catcher at home .
2 OCTOBER MEDIEVAL OTHAM - HEART OF KENT WALKING FESTIVAL Otham , Maidstone www . tickettailor . com / events / historyhikers Time : 1.30pm | Price : £ 10
Join the History Hikers on an afternoon hike around the lovely Kentish countryside with a walk around Otham . Enjoy fabulous views of the North Downs , walk through fields , meadows and ancient woodlands , see timber-framed cottages , an oast house and a yeoman farmer ' s house . With both country views and history , this walk has it all ! Except dogs , canines are unfortunately not permitted .
2 OCTOBER ANIMAL BLESSING Canterbury Cathedral , Canterbury www . canterbury-cathedral . org Time : 2pm | Price : Free
All animals and their families are welcome to join us for our annual Animal Blessing Service , with certificates for all pets blessed on the day ! All animals must be kept on leads , or in secure carry cases .
4 OCTOBER LAUGHTER YOGA WITH WENDY AND LOUISE Walmer Castle & Gardens , Walmer www . www . english-heritage . org . uk Time : 10.30am | Price : £ 14
Using a combination of deep-breathing techniques from yoga to playful laughter exercises , practice in groups where you can make eye contact and connect with your sense of childlike fun . Laughter Yoga floods your body with ' happy hormones ' and helps you feel relaxed , restored , and positive . As long as you are willing to have a go , you will enjoy the psychological and physiological benefits of laughter in the Moat Garden .
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