EVENTS
KENT EVENTS ( OCTOBER 2023 )
1 - 28 OCTOBER AUTUMN COLOUR 2023 Hever Castle & Gardens , Edenbridge www . hevercastle . co . uk Time : 10.30am-5pm | Price : Included in Admission
As the air turns crisp and a rich display of autumn colour envelops the countryside , pack your walking boots or wellies and head to Hever Castle to enjoy the crunch of leaves underfoot and spectacular autumn tints .
You will be treated to glorious displays of autumn colour with the rich yellow , red and orange leaves of beech mingling with liquidambars , tulip trees and Japanese maples all contributing to an explosion of colour . Wander through the grounds at your own pace with a self-guided tour or take part in the various activities . Hever Castle ’ s head gardener and his team will be hosting weekly demonstrations on Wednesday 4 , 11 and 18 October , and on Friday 6 October you will discover a display showcasing the wide range of interesting fungi that may be found at Hever and in Kent , while Felix Green will be showcasing the newly created ‘ dye garden ’ on Friday 13 October .
2 - 7 OCTOBER EVERYONE ’ S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Churchill Theatre , Bromley trafalgartickets . com / churchill-theatre-bromley Time : 7.30pm Matinee 2.30pm Price : from £ 22.50
Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield . Jamie doesn ’ t quite fit in . Jamie is terrified about the future . Jamie is going to be a sensation . Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends , Jamie overcomes prejudice , beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness , into the spotlight . This ‘ Funny , outrageous , touching ’ ( Daily Telegraph ), musical sensation is to be experienced by all the family and not to be missed !
2 - 8 OCTOBER MAIDSTONE LITFEST Various Maidstone Venues www . maidstonelitfest . org Time : Various Price : Various events from Free - £ 12
Maidstone ’ s debut literature festival promises something for everyone , with an array of events and appearances taking place in the heart of the town .
MAIDSTONE LITFEST / STU HERITAGE
What started as a conversation between friends has ended up as a week-long event coming this October ! And for the first festival of its kind in Maidstone , the lineup of authors is nothing short of incredible .
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