ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY COMING SOON
6 SEPTEMBER FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL Chiddingstone Castle, Chiddingstone chiddingstonecastle. org. uk Time: 11.30pm- 5.30pm Price: From £ 7.50( adult), £ 3.50( child)
Chiddingstone Castle is all set to bring together local food and drink vendors, producers and chefs to create a flavourpacked celebration of culinary excellence throughout the county. Watch chef demonstrations as they share their best cooking tips, enjoy live music, sample a variety of tasty foods, wines and delicious drinks, and meet artisan producers from the surrounding area. Larkins Brewery and Squerryes Winery will provide tipples for the day and children will have plenty of fun with lots of activities.
10- 21 SEPTEMBER CREATE & COLLABORATE WITH EDEN VALLEY ARTS Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks riverhillgardens. co. uk Time: 10am- 4pm Price: Included with general admission
The inspiring Eden Valley Artists will return to the captivating Riverhill Himalayan Gardens to showcase a new exhibition of recent works and a refreshingly creative programme of workshops- perfect for those looking to try their hand at something new. All works will be displayed in the Garden Room and will be available to purchase, with the full programme of workshops due to be announced soon.( Please note Riverhill is only open Wednesday- Sunday.)
14 SEPTEMBER PILGRIMS AND PELEGRIMS: WALK + WINE Westwell Wines, Ashford westwellwines. com Time: 11am Price: £ 15
Embark on a scenic 12-kilometre guided walk along the historic Pilgrims’ Way with Gemma Purkiss, the author of Wonders & Wanderings, a guide designed for those looking to begin their own walking adventures. The book is divided into two sections, covering both the practical experience of walking The Pilgrims’ Way and offering guidance on training, strengthening and packing for a long walk. Following the walk, a glass of Westwell and snacks will be available, with participants welcome to stay on and relax at the vineyard with toasties, bookable picnics and more wine.
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20- 21 SEPTEMBER PAWS IN THE PARK KENT SHOW The Kent Event Centre, Detling pawsinthepark. net Time: 9.30am- 5pm Price: From £ 14( adult), from £ 12( child 5- 15)
A paw-fect weekend packed with exciting arena displays and dog-friendly entertainment, Paws in the Park heads to Detling’ s iconic Kent Showground this September for a celebration both furry friends and their owners are certain to enjoy. Try out doggy activities, games and dog sports, and be sure to enter your pup in one of the competitions including heelwork, music, agility and novelty dog show classes. Various stalls of dog accessories will be open to browse and camping pitches are available.
20- 21 SEPTEMBER SALUTE TO THE‘ 40S The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Chatham thedockyard. co. uk Time: 10am- 5pm Price: From £ 29( adult), from £ 20( child aged 4- 15), under 3s free
After almost two decades of bringing the sights, sounds and spirit of the 1940s to life, the Salute to the‘ 40s festival will return to The Historic Dockyard Chatham with powerful celebrations to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. This anticipated festival finale invites families to marvel at classic cars and military vehicles, catch dazzling headliners and be captivated by time-travelling performances.
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