ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY SEPTEMBER 2025
1 SEPTEMBER- 24 OCTOBER CHARTWELL HIGHLIGHTS TOUR: CHURCHILL THE ARTIST Chartwell, Westerham nationaltrust. org. uk Time: 4pm- 5pm Price: £ 8.50
Explore Sir Winston Churchill’ s relationship with art and his life through his paintings on an intimate tour of select rooms of his renowned former residence, Chartwell- including exclusive entrance into Churchill’ s bedroom. Booking is essential and as this is a highlights tour, it doesn’ t include access to all rooms of the house unlike a regular visit. Those wanting to see the whole house will need to obtain a timed ticket to embark on a tour on a self-guided basis.
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6 SEPTEMBER WINE TOURS OF KENT: HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE Pick up from Ashford International station winetoursofkent. co. uk Time: From 10.30am Price: £ 159 per person
Embark on a memorable day full of excellent wine, joyous live music and great company. Join the Wine Tours of Kent team on an adventure to two award-winning local vineyards where you will taste a selection of still and sparkling wines accompanied by marvellous live music. Included in your ticket price, transport is provided to and from your pick up location as well as to each vineyard, with a delicious charcuterie and cheese platter vineyard lunch also provided.
6- 7 SEPTEMBER TONBRIDGE FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground, Tonbridge tonbridgecastle. org Time: 11am- 6pm Price: Free
Try, taste and buy from more than 70 stallholders selling a delicious range of food and drink produced in and around Kent and from across the globe at this buzzing foodie extravaganza. Discover tasty cheeses, breads, cakes and sweet treats such as fudge and chocolate brownies alongside delightful locally roasted coffee and specialist teas. Promising fun for the whole family, across the two days catch spectacular entertainment including an exciting programme of cooking demonstrations from popular local chefs, food producers and local food writers.
6- 7 SEPTEMBER MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL Betteshanger Park, Deal betteshanger-park. co. uk Time: 10am- 4pm Price: £ 5
A day of medieval merrymaking awaits you at Deal’ s Betteshanger Park this September. Set against the park’ s enchanting woodlands, visitors are invited to discover the transporting sights, sounds and spirit of the Middle Ages at this heritage spectacular in partnership with Sandwich Medieval Centre. Enjoy thrilling combat demonstrations, living history displays, traditional crafts, music, dance and wonderful open-air theatre. Try your hand at archery and axe throwing, browse handcrafted goods and indulge in hearty food and locally brewed ale.
10 SEPTEMBER CIRQUE: THE GREATEST SHOW- REIMAGINED Churchill Theatre, Bromley trafalgartickets. com / churchill-theatrebromley Time: 7.30pm Price: £ 29- £ 39.50
With a brand-new show for 2025 that promises to be bolder, braver and more breathtaking than ever before, Cirque: The Greatest Show- Reimagined is all set to dazzle audiences with an exhilarating fusion of musical theatre and jaw-dropping circus acts- taking the original circus meets musical theatre spectacle to new heights. Sure to be a hit with all ages, the show stars Britain’ s Got Talent golden buzzer winner Max Fox alongside stunning vocalists and world-class circus performers.
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