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11 OCTOBER - 3 NOVEMBER EMMETTS GARDEN FUNGI FESTIVAL Emmetts Garden , Sevenoaks www . nationaltrust . org . uk / visit / kent / emmetts-garden Time : Various Price : Normal admission applies with additional charges for certain events
This unique festival will kick off with a Fungi Fair , featuring a mini makers market with a fantastic array of local handmade goods . There will then be expert talks including the psychedelic secrets of magic mushrooms , a creative photography workshop with mushrooms as the muse in Emmetts ’ beautiful autumn gardens and a trail taking place throughout the half-term . Over the weekend of 26 and 27 there will also be crafts and Forest School sessions all inspired by the beautiful fungi found at Emmetts and beyond .
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12 OCTOBER GODINTON AUTUMN FAIR Godinton House & Gardens , Ashford www . godintonhouse . co . uk Time : 11am - 4pm Price : Included with standard garden entry £ 8 , children go free
Brand new for 2024 , Godinton House will be debuting their first ever Autumn Fair to passionately showcase the best of Kentish food , drink and artisan crafts - sourced primarily within 40 miles of Ashford . Held in the cricket field directly opposite the beautiful Godinton House , the estate is inviting all visitors to celebrate the end of another wonderful open season in style , with confirmed stallholders including Nine Oaks Vineyard , Forager ’ s Cordials and Butters , Romney Marsh Wools and Candlewise Little Organic Co Skincare , just to name a few !
18 OCTOBER CHARITY FIREWALK FOR PERENNIAL Hever Castle & Gardens , nr Edenbridge www . hevercastle . co . uk Time : From 3pm Price : £ 25 per person
As part of Hever ’ s Autumn Colour , the grounds will be welcoming participants for a brilliant fundraiser for Perennial , the UK ’ s only charity which is dedicated to helping people in horticulture - a charity Hever Castle ’ s Head Gardener Neil Miller and his team work closely with . Perennial invites you to conquer your fears and walk across hot coals in this unique firewalk event . With all funds raised going to support Perennial ’ s vital services , including health and wellbeing support and training and development programmes .
19 OCTOBER - 2 NOVEMBER CANTERBURY FESTIVAL Various Venues Across Canterbury www . canterburyfestival . co . uk Time : Various Price : Various
Commemorating its 40th birthday , the acclaimed Canterbury Festival is preparing for another extravaganza of outstanding artistic performances that proudly showcases music , theatre , comedy , talks , science , family shows and much more . The festival aims to create inclusive and unique events and provide opportunities to both local acts and international touring artists and companies . This year ’ s programme includes performances from The Shires , Oysterband and June Tabor and don ’ t miss the all-new outdoor light and sound experience this December by Luxmuralis – Fantastic Tales and Where to Find Them .
19 OCTOBER , 16 NOVEMBER & 14 DECEMBER MURDER MYSTERY EVENING Whitstable Castle & Gardens , Whitstable www . whitstablecastle . co . uk Time : From 6.45pm Price : £ 55 per person
Don ’ t miss Whitstable Castle ’ s much-loved Murder Mystery Evenings , where you will be greeted by dazzlingly entertaining characters who will welcome you into a whole new world of mystery and drama where a culprit must be uncovered …
During your meal meet intriguing suspects , listen out for clues and pose your own questions to catch the guilty off guard as the table who picks up on the most clues wins a prize ! Throughout the evening , guests can enjoy a welcome cocktail , canapes and a delicious two-course meal .
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