ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont ..
17 & 19 DECEMBER FESTIVE ESCAPE & DINE NIGHTS The Panic Room Gravesend www . thepanicroom . net Time : 7pm Price : £ 27.50 per person
Brand-new for 2024 at Gravesend ’ s Panic Room are the Festive Escape & Dine Nights . Sign up for a thrilling 60-minute escape room puzzle game , CSI Christmas , which is played right at the table and is bound to keep you on your toes , then , once the puzzles are solved , it ’ s time to sit back and enjoy a tasty three-course meal featuring garlic bread , pizza and a sweet treat . Perfect for groups of four to six people , the event will be hosted on two exclusive evenings and is certain to entertain .
18 DECEMBER PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA : BRASS AT CHRISTMAS The Marlowe Theatre , Canterbury www . marlowetheatre . com Time : 7.30pm Price : £ 17 - £ 59
Plan to visit The Marlowe Theatre this Christmas for an uplifting evening of seasonal music played by the remarkable Philharmonia Orchestra ’ s brass ensemble . Set to return by popular demand , the production will feature plenty of carols and festive favourites in a thoughtfully curated programme that promises a whole host of warmth , joy and festive feels for an evening to remember .
21 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE Hever Castle & Gardens , nr Edenbridge www . hevercastle . co . uk Time : 12pm - 6pm Price : £ 99 per person
Calling all budding photographers and passionate learners ! Steve from Steve Hedges Photography will be running a one-day Christmas Lights Photography Course at Hever Castle this December to guide guests through both technical and artistic areas of photography in the inspiring setting of Hever at Christmas . The course will be tailored to each person and promises a relaxed atmosphere to test out your skills in camera controls , the use of light and colour , and more . Upon completion of the course , a full set of notes will be provided for continued learning .
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31 DECEMBER ROARING 20S NEW YEAR ’ S EVE AT SQUERRYES Squerryes Winery Restaurant , Westerham www . squerryes . co . uk Time : 7pm - 1am Price : £ 72.25 ( members ), £ 85 ( nonmembers )
Gather loved ones and get ready to wave goodbye to 2024 and say hello to 2025 at Squerryes acclaimed Winery Restaurant ’ s Roaring 20s New Year ’ s Eve party . With a glass of Squerryes and canapes on arrival , prepare to dance the night away to the fantastic tunes of the winery ’ s favourite DJ , Marcel Mendez . A paying bar will be open for the evening and music will continue until 12.45am .
31 DECEMBER NEW YEAR ’ S EVE PARTY AT THE FERRY HOUSE The Ferry House , Harty www . theferryhouse . co . uk Time : From 6.30pm Price : £ 35 ( adult ), £ 25 ( child )
Don your best party outfits and head to The Ferry House ’ s Event Suite for a spectacular end of year celebration . Suitable for the whole family , the evening will begin with a ‘ cheers ’ hour then guests can enjoy a mouthwatering Kentish pulled-pork meal complete with a delicious pudding before joining together for a toast and a magnificent fireworks display to ring in the new year . Overnight guests will also be welcomed with a New Year ’ s Day feast available in The Ferry House ’ s awardwinning restaurant . www . insidekent . co . uk • 19